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World Bank to end China loans by 2031 as ties shift from lender to ‘knowledge partner’
WASHINGTON, July 1 — The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organisation’s new country partnership framework, a source familiar with the matter […]
Nasdaq caps strongest quarter since 2020 as AI optimism outweighs inflation fears
NEW YORK, July 1 — The tech-rich Nasdaq capped its best quarter in six years yesterday, rising with other US indices as bullishness over artificial intelligence overcame worries over geopolitics […]
Selangor confirms Flexi Parking cyberattack, suspends parking summons during outage
SHAH ALAM, July 1 — Selangor today confirmed that the Flexi Parking system used by 64 local authorities nationwide was hit by a cyberattack, and has instructed all councils to […]
Selangor orders Prasarana, developers to fix incomplete pedestrian links around new LRT3 stations in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, July 1 — The Selangor government has instructed Prasarana Malaysia Bhd and developers to urgently complete missing pedestrian infrastructure around newly operational LRT3 Shah Alam Line stations after […]
Two brothers arrested after MMEA seizes RM6.95m drug haul off Tanjung Piai
JOHOR BAHRU, July 1 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) arrested two brothers for allegedly attempting to smuggle various types of synthetic drugs worth RM6.95 million using a […]
Anwar: Ant International’s KL hub to create jobs, boost AI and digital talent
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Ant International’s decision to establish its Global Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur will help create jobs and strengthen local capabilities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim […]
Johor polls: BN’s Pannir Selvam banks on ‘pocket talks’ to win Perling
JOHOR BAHRU, July 1 — Taking a personal and grassroots approach, Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Perling seat, P. Pannir Selvam, is relying on a series of “pocket talks” as […]
First US deportee arrives in Pacific nation Palau but leaves after two weeks, officials say
SYDNEY, July 1 — The United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP today. Washington has […]
Lim Guan Eng urges PM to repay Penang RM2.8b ‘shortfall’ and overhaul state funding formula
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng today urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to return what he described as a RM2.8 billion shortfall in […]
PAC urges stricter procurement safeguards at MAHB in early review of privatisation
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today told Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) to tighten its procurement process, warning against potential cartel practices following the airport […]