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Back to homepageMalaysia’s policy push turns Johor into top Asia Pacific data centre destination
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Johor’s transformation into Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data centre hub is being driven by robust government policies and strategic national planning. The state’s aggregate capacity nearly doubled to 5.8 gigawatts (GW) in the 12 months leading
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Gag order still active in Zara Qairina bullying case, lawyers confirm
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 — Lawyers in the bullying case involving 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir today confirmed that a gag order remains in place, limiting public discussion of the proceedings. Zara was found unconscious at her boarding school dormitory
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Not sure if you qualify for RM1.99 petrol? Here’s how to check your Budi95 subsidy eligibility
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysia’s new fuel subsidy overhaul is expected to save the government between RM2.5 billion and RM4 billion annually — but for millions of motorists, the impact will be felt one litre at a time. Beginning
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Sultan Ibrahim receives briefing from Anwar on Budi95, Asean Summit preparations
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim briefed His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, on the rollout of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative during an audience today. The meeting, held at Istana Bukit
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Malaysian Red Crescent urges global solidarity to stop humanitarian crisis in Gaza
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) has urged all Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders to work together to show solidarity wherever possible to influence decision-makers to seek ceasefire, mobilise funding and support humanitarian services in Gaza.
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Anwar serves durian diplomacy at Asean gala, likens taste to blue cheese
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — “Asean diplomacy” came alive last night as attendees of the 57th Asean Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting and related meetings Gala Dinner were served durian, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim likening its taste to
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Johor ramps up action as human-elephant conflicts surge to record highs
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 25 — The Johor government is strengthening control measures and taking proactive steps to address the rising number of human-elephant conflicts over the past three years. State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said according
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Body of 12-year-old recovered, two others saved
MELAKA, Sept 25 — A boy was found drowned after he went out swimming with two friends at Pantai Puteri here last night. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director Senior Fire Superintendent II Mohd Shahrom Laji
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Firefighters forced to borrow bikes to reach fatal car fire at Pantai Sungai Lurus
BATU PAHAT, Sept 25 — An individual was killed after the vehicle the victim was in caught fire at Pantai Sungai Lurus here yesterday. Senior Operations Commander, Fire and Rescue Assistant Superintendent Norhisham Abdul Talib said the department received a
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Tok Mat to push Malaysia’s agenda on peace, trade and green economy at UNGA
NEW YORK, Sept 25 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from today until Sunday (Sept 28). The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said that Mohamad
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