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Starmer’s China visit sparks Trump warning over UK-China economic ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought closer trade and investment links with China, prompting Donald Trump to caution that such engagement could pose r...

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Strong waves, wind likely cause of Penang beach erosion, says Exco member

This was the immediate conclusion by the Penang Department of Drainage and Irrigation (DID) after a study

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Trump’s Board of Peace faces global pushback as UN reasserts authority

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to establish a Board of Peace with ambitions beyond Gaza has met resistance from major world powers

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Penang CNY open house moved as mark of respect for Ramadan fasting

Muslims can also enjoy the New Year delicacies before observing the religious Ramadan fasting period the next day.

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Armed Forces Joint Forces chief charged with breach of trust involving RM5m military fund

Neatly dressed in a dark blue suit, he smiled at the media while briefly greeting them: "How are you today?" before raising his hand in a brief salute as he ent...

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Beyond the polemics: Why Malaysia’s education blueprint deserves measured debate

The National Education Plan 2026–2035 should be judged as a long-term policy compass rooted in the National Education Philosophy, not as a rushed political exer...

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Fire razes toy, bicycle and e-scooter shop in Kuala Terengganu, calculated losses near RM1m

A two-storey retail premises in Kampung Simpang Tok Ku was destroyed in a night-time fire, wiping out hundreds of bicycles, toys and electric scooters, along wi...

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Govt vows uncompromising action against civil servants involved in corruption - Shamsul Azri

The civil service pledges full cooperation with anti-corruption authorities and reaffirmed its commitment to integrity,

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Ringgit strengthens near four-year high as U.S. dollar weakness persists

The ringgit rebounded sharply against the U.S. dollar at Friday’s market open, nearing its strongest level since April 2018, amid ongoing uncertainties in the U...

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Bursa Malaysia shifts IPO focus to market value, targets RM28bn capitalisation in 2026

Bursa Malaysia will prioritise the size and quality of initial public offerings in 2026, setting a RM28 billion market capitalisation target as it seeks to attr...

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Govt urges travellers in India to take precautions amid Nipah virus alert

The Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi has advised Malaysians travelling to or residing in India to exercise heightened caution following reported Nipah vir...

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RM100mil financing scheme hailed as breakthrough for MSMEs

SME groups welcome the government’s first Chinese-focused financing initiative, praising its low interest rates, collateral-free structure and potential to wide...