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Yen tumbles to 1986 lows as BoJ faces tough choice on interest rates
TOKYO, July 23 — The Japanese yen appears to be on an inexorable decline and authorities will struggle to reverse that, analysts warn, as the currency wallows at a four-decade low against the dollar. A report that the Bank of
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Tabung Haji stronger now after reforms, RCI report to be released soon, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government previously deferred from publishing the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s (RCI) findings on The Pilgrims’ Fund Board (Tabung Haji-TH) to avoid creating panic among depositors. However,
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Beyond campaign promises, Negeri Sembilan voters seek leaders who can get things done
SEREMBAN, July 23 — Entering the sixth day of the campaign period for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, a clear sentiment is emerging among the local electorate: they want leaders who are not just approachable, but who can actually get
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Unsubsidised petrol prices rise 20 sen, diesel up 35 sen from today
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 will increase by 20 sen per litre each, while unsubsidised diesel will rise by 35 sen per litre for the period from July 23 to 29 following higher
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Kemas to widen Tabika teacher recruitment criteria beyond early childhood diploma holders
PUTRAJAYA, July 23 — The Community Development Department (KEMAS) is discussing with the Public Service Department (JPA) and Public Service Commission (SPA) plans to widen the eligibility criteria for Tabika (nursery school) teacher applicants. KEMAS director-general Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Man
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Anwar questions rush among rivals to claim Negeri Sembilan MB post
SEREMBAN, July 23 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim appeared to question what he described as the eagerness of certain parties to vie for the menteri besar’s post. He said the priority in any election should be to
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Petros begins first oil production in Sarawak with 800 barrels a day from Marudi well
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Sarawak state-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Sarawak Berhad (Petros) has begun producing its first oil, pumping 800 barrels a day from an onshore well near Marudi earlier this week, Premier Tan Sri Abang
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MBI debunks viral image showing Chinese characters added to ‘IPOH’ hill sign
IPOH, July 23 — Ipoh City Council (MBI) has confirmed that a viral image depicting Chinese characters installed alongside the iconic “IPOH” signage on a hill near Jalan Kuala Kangsar here is fake and digitally manipulated. In a statement yesterday, MBI
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Mat Sabu warns Negri Sembilan voters against ‘marriage-divorce’ politics in state election
SEREMBAN, July 22 — The people of Negeri Sembilan must reject the ‘marriage-divorce’ politics practised by certain political parties in their pursuit of power, says Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He said such ‘marriage-divorce’ politics, which he described as the
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Anwar: SARA aid to be increased soon to ease cost of living
SEREMBAN, July 23 — The government will increase the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance in the near future to help ease the rising cost of living, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the decision was made after taking
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