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Neutrality pays: Anwar links landmark Turkmenistan gas deal to Malaysia’s balanced foreign policy
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Malaysia has secured a foothold in one of the world’s largest gas fields, with Turkmenistan granting Petronas the opportunity to lead development in two major […]
Sabah trade enforcers investigate ‘fish in squid’ claim at KK market
KOTA KINABALU, June 20 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Sabah acted swiftly and proactively following a viral social media post alleging that squid sold at […]
Why diesel? Anthony Loke defends Shuttle Selatan choice to avoid years of waiting
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The decision to deploy diesel trains for the KTM Shuttle Selatan service was a pragmatic move to ensure commuters have immediate access to transport rather […]
Horseshoe crabs’ survival triumph: Landings of ancient species in Malaysia increase by 14.44pc this year
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — Malaysia recorded a 14.44 per cent increase in horseshoe crab landings over a three-year period, reflecting the continued resilience of its coastal ecosystems in supporting the […]
‘Huge bang’ as two trains crash north of London, killing one passenger
LONDON, June 20 — One person has died and dozens were injured, 11 of them “very seriously”, after two passenger trains collided north of London on Friday, UK emergency services […]
Traveling to Japan? Visa fees go up fivefold from July
TOKYO, June 20 — The Japanese government on Friday decided to raise single-entry visa fees for foreigners fivefold to 15,000 yen (US$90; RM384.83) from 3,000 yen (RM76.97) beginning in July, […]
Selgate: How Selangor is using private hospitals to cut public healthcare waiting times
SHAH ALAM, June 20 — The Selangor state government continues to expand access to affordable healthcare through its Selgate Healthcare hospital network, in efforts to help the public cope with […]
LHDN: 52,540 taxpayers declared RM4.07b in income after e-invoicing rollout
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — The implementation of e-Invoicing has strengthened tax compliance, with 52,540 taxpayers coming forward to declare RM4.07 billion in income, according to the Inland Revenue Board of […]
Fans win, hotels lose as World Cup tourism bets backfire across host cities
NEW YORK, June 20 — The 2026 World Cup is showing a mixed tourism and hospitality picture across host cities, with early expectations of a major economic windfall increasingly tempered […]
RM150 unlimited travel: Rapid KL opens digital monthly pass to all passengers
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Rapid KL has introduced a digital Rapid Monthly Pass, allowing users to purchase and activate unlimited travel directly through the TNG eWallet application. The initiative […]