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AI expected to contribute up to RM20b yearly to Malaysia’s GDP by 2030, says Gobind

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PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to contribute between RM13 billion and RM20 billion annually to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, said Digital Minister Gobind […]

Scorching streaks: MetMalaysia warns Kelantan, Pahang and Sabah hit by Level One heatwave

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a Level One (Yellow) heatwave status for four areas in Peninsular Malaysia and one in Sabah as of […]

Two statutory body teaching staff remanded in Terengganu over alleged RM30,000 bribery case, says MACC

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KUALA TERENGGANU, May 5 — Two employees of a statutory body in Terengganu have been remanded for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes of around RM30,000 in return for issuing competency […]

Malaysia studies taser use as first step to arming Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, says home minister

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SEPANG, May 5 — The Home Ministry is studying a proposal to use electric stun guns (tasers) as an initial step in efforts to equip personnel of the Malaysian Border […]

Myanmar man charged with murder of ex-wife in Setapak condominium stabbing case

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — A Myanmar national was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of his ex-wife in front of a condominium block in Setapak […]

Govt approves RM200 per hectare advance aid for paddy farmers across Malaysia, says Anwar

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PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — The government has agreed to provide an advance payment of RM200 per hectare under the Ploughing Incentive Special Aid to help padi farmers nationwide. Prime Minister […]

Malaysia among most resilient emerging markets despite global shocks, says Moody’s Ratings report

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia is among the most resilient emerging markets in navigating recent global financial shocks, supported by policy strength and relatively stable market conditions, according to […]

Police bust two international scam rings, seize fake ‘Delhi Police’ uniforms in KL raids

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Two online scam syndicates targeting victims in India and the United States were crippled in separate raids at a luxury condominium in the capital last […]

‘Game-changer’: MyNIISe could cut airport clearance time to five seconds, says home minister

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SEPANG, May 5 — The National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) at the country’s entry points this September is expected to cut passenger inspection times to between four and five seconds, […]

KLIA aerotrain set to resume 24-hour service by end-May, says Loke

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SEPANG, May 5 — The aerotrain service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to resume 24-hour operations by the end of this month, pending approval from the relevant […]

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