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Santiago pokes holes in data centre hype, asks: Who really benefits?

In a pointed series of remarks, he targeted Putrajaya’s policy direction, zeroing in on everything from energy planning to job creation and the much-hyped AI sp...

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MIXUE backs Sarawak heritage with RM100,000 for Nanyang Mechanics Monument

The Nanyang mechanics played a pivotal role during wartime, forging enduring ties between China and Malaysia through sacrifice and resilience.

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AirAsia apologises over seat incident involving girl with cerebral palsy

The move comes after the airline completed an internal review into the difficulties faced by the family on flight AK1776 from Singapore to Kuching on May 26.

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BN banking on Malay vote strategy that delivered 40-seat Johor win, says analyst

The approach mirrors BN’s strategy during the 2022 Johor state election, when the coalition chose to go solo instead of working with PH — a move that resulted i...

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Arrivia, KrisFlyer deepen partnership with launch of cruise redemptions

The new offering, branded as KrisFlyer Cruise, enables members to redeem miles across more than 30,000 itineraries operated by over 40 global cruise lines

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UMNO’s solo strategy seen as calculated bid to build momentum for GE16

Political analyst Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara said Johor was deliberately chosen as the testing ground due to its long-standing status as one of the party’...

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Calls grow for ‘premium wage’ model as talent flight concerns mount

Santiago stressed that Johor’s Premium Wage initiative should not remain confined to a single state, but instead be expanded nationwide as part of a broader str...

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The ruler who doesn’t need to be seen giving

In a time when generosity is often measured by visibility, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar has built a different kind of legacy — one that is felt more than it is see...

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JustMarkets launches anniversary contest with over RM50,000 in prizes

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Malaysia faces intensifying El Niño threat amid record heat, warning of food and public health risks

The potentially stronger El Niño cycle could deepen heat stress, strain food supplies and raise living costs

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Sarawak seeks China collaboration to fix growing doctor shortage

Dr Sim revealed plans for a new medical school linked to a top university in Shanghai, with final approval from Beijing now the last hurdle.

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Tourist claims he was locked in car, threatened to pay RM300 from KLIA T2 to T1

In a post shared on a Facebook travel group, the tourist, identified as Mitra Ardron, recounted his experience after arriving at KLIA Terminal 2 on a flight fro...