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Stocks rise across Asia and Europe, oil prices edge up after plunge
HONG KONG, Aug 4 — Stocks mostly rose today after last week’s tech-led rollercoaster ride as investors tracked a record day on Wall Street, while oil prices edged up after their recent plunge with Donald Trump and Iran giving conflicting
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Tony Pua denies stake in tech firm awarded Tabung Haji project
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — DAP’s Tony Pua has rejected alleged links to a tech company that secured a RM4.53 million contract with Tabung Haji (TH) in 2019, saying he held no shares in the firm at the time of
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Two women killed in Tokyo mall explosion had been ordered to re-enter mall after earthquake to secure money
TOKYO, Aug 4 — Two women who died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, had originally safely evacuated following a major earthquake but were ordered back inside to secure cash, Xinhua reported. The operator
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AI training using copyrighted works requires owners’ approval, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The use of copyrighted material for artificial intelligence (AI) model training is subject to approval from copyright holders, with licensing arrangements and royalty payments to be agreed by the relevant parties under the Copyright Act 1987.
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Drug seizures at KLIA jump nearly six-fold as syndicates target airport
SHAH ALAM, Aug 4 — Federal narcotics police said today that drug syndicates may be favouring Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as a transit hub because flights from the airport are not prioritised for security screening over those from other
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How did a Malaysia Airlines pilot’s drug-filled baggage clear KLIA? Police identify person of interest
SHAH ALAM, Aug 4 — Federal police said today they have identified a person of interest in their investigation into how a Malaysian pilot arrested with drugs at an Indonesian airport passed through security screening at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Sabah proposes tourism be placed under Concurrent List in line with MA63
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 4 — The Sabah state government has proposed for tourism to be placed under the Concurrent List of the Federal Constitution, in line with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin
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Negeri Sembilan considers creating Deputy Exco positions, says MB
SEREMBAN, Aug 4 — The Negeri Sembilan government is considering a proposal to create Deputy Executive Council (Exco) positions for several portfolios as part of efforts to strengthen the state administration, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim. He said Exco positions
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Pulau Burung landfill fire extinguished after nearly four-hour operation
NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 4 — The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) took nearly four hours to fully extinguish a landfill fire at the Pulau Burung Solid Waste Disposal Site here last night. Its Fire and Rescue Operations Division assistant director
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Anwar praises Malaysian contingent’s fighting spirit at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the entire Malaysian contingent for their fighting spirit and commendable performances at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. In a Facebook post last night, he also expressed appreciation to
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