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1MDB investigator says he did not check if US$620m returned by Najib was rerouted
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The High Court yesterday heard that financial fraud investigator Richard Templeman did not trace whether 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) USD620 million returned by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to the Tanore Finance Corporation (Tanore) account was
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MediAsas explained: The RM65 health insurance lifeline coming to Malaysia in 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Malaysians facing the burden of rising medical insurance premiums will soon have a more affordable option. Beginning in 2027, a voluntary medical insurance and takaful plan called MediAsas will be available, with basic monthly premiums starting from
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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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