PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured the public that the majority of job cuts at Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) will affect contract positions, not permanent staff. Speaking to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Al-Ikhwan on June 6, Anwar responded to growing concerns about job security within one of the […]
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Bengaluru, June 5 – What should have been a night of unfiltered joy turned into an unthinkable tragedy on Wednesday when a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) victory celebration claimed 11 young lives and left at least 33 others injured. Thousands had gathered to celebrate RCB’s long-awaited IPL championship—an emotional […]
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KUALA LUMPUR — In a heartfelt move toward shaping a more inclusive and innovative future, Microsoft has launched the BINA AI Malaysia initiative — a major step in empowering the country’s journey through the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI). More than just another tech announcement, this initiative reflects Microsoft’s deeper commitment to Malaysia’s people, […]
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KUALA LUMPUR – In a move that signals a deepening bond between neighbours, Malaysia and Vietnam are gearing up to finalise a landmark agreement focused on the digital economy by August this year. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo shared the news following a cordial and forward-looking meeting with Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology, Nguyen […]
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BANGKOK – In a move that marks the closing of one chapter and the thoughtful beginning of another, Thailand’s second-richest man, 81-year-old Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has taken a deeply personal step: he has officially handed over the reins of his business empire to his five children. Charoen, the quiet force behind one of Southeast Asia’s largest […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: In a heartfelt message following his working visit to South Korea, Malaysia’s Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, expressed strong interest in deepening ties with Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) — a move aimed at building smarter, safer, and more sustainable highways back home. Reflecting on his visit, which took place during the […]
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PETALING JAYA – Good news for travellers! Starting July 28, Batik Air is making travel more convenient and accessible with the launch of daily flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang (SZB) to two exciting destinations – Bangkok and Kuching. Imagine skipping the long journey to KLIA and instead flying out from right […]
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In a world where headlines shift quickly and alliances face new tests, one familiar figure is stepping forward with a quiet but powerful gesture of solidarity. King Charles, at 76 and still undergoing cancer treatment, is making a deeply symbolic journey to Canada — a country that continues to proudly recognize him as its monarch. […]
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PETALING JAYA — In a region often weighed down by bureaucracy and caution, Malaysia is bringing a breath of fresh pragmatism and hope to Southeast Asia’s approach toward Myanmar’s ongoing crisis. Experts say the country’s leadership, under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is taking a future-oriented, human-centered path that prioritizes people over politics—something that’s been long […]
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JAKARTA — As the world cautiously watches a new wave of Covid-19 spread through parts of Asia, Indonesia is holding steady, prepared but calm. While neighboring countries like Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong see rising cases, the Indonesian government is urging people not to panic, but to stay alert — and most importantly, to stay […]
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