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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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Anwar: Federal unity govt remains strong, economy on solid footing
SEREMBAN, July 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the unity government at the Federal level remains stable and strong to ensure economic growth and investor confidence are not affected. He said cooperation among parties in the unity government
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US-Iran conflict flares up again but Malaysian businesses stay prepared with measures in place
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The renewed escalation of tensions in West Asia has once again rattled global markets, renewing concerns over one of the world’s major geopolitical flashpoints and its potential impact on global trade. For many Malaysian businesses,
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Police bust RM27m-a-day World Cup gambling syndicate in Klang Valley
SUBANG JAYA, July 22 — A major online betting syndicate with an estimated RM27 million in daily betting transactions has been dismantled by federal police following a series of coordinated operations targeting online gambling activities during the 2026 Fifa World
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Johor strengthens state administration with 10 new deputy executive committee leaders
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 22 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today announced the appointment of 10 deputy chairmen of the State Executive Council committees to strengthen the state administration and improve service delivery. The appointments are aimed at
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Personal Data Protection Department investigates Maxis over Khairul Aming data leak
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 — The Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP) has launched a probe into the unauthorised disclosure of Maxis customers’ account and billing details after the information surfaced on social media. The department warned that it could trigger enforcement
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