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China says exports soar more than forecast in June
BEIJING, July 14 —China’s exports surged more than expected last month, with official data today showing that the global AI boom helped fuel demand for chips and computing equipment from […]
Melaka DAP quits state government over nominated assemblymen Bill
MELAKA, July 14 — Melaka DAP today announced its withdrawal from the state government in protest against the passage of a Bill allowing the appointment of nominated state assemblymen. Melaka […]
Young Malaysians still want marriage and kids, but rising costs are delaying those plans in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The majority of Malaysian youths still aspire to get married and have children, but economic constraints, rising living costs and the challenge of securing stable […]
Between RM80 and RM250 for fake work permits: Kedah police uncover alleged Kulim-based document syndicate
ALOR SETAR, July 14 — Kedah police have cracked down on a syndicate believed to be issuing fake work permits and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards, allegedly […]
TVET 2.0 to get industry boost with direct recognition for graduates
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The implementation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) 2.0 will be strengthened through an accreditation transformation that includes direct recognition from key industry […]
Penang’s eroding shoreline at Batu Ferringhi gets RM500,000 temporary protection
GEORGE TOWN, July 14 — A RM500,000 coastal erosion mitigation project is underway at Batu Ferringhi as a temporary measure to protect the popular beach while awaiting a permanent solution. […]
Families claim bodies as Bangkok fire toll rises to 30
BANGKOK, July 14 — Grieving relatives of the victims of a huge Bangkok bar fire claimed their bodies today as the death toll rose to 30, even as others held out […]
Bursa Malaysia midday rally: Index up 0.86pc amid banking stock surge
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, with the benchmark index gaining 0.86 per cent on sustained buying interest in banking stocks. At 12.30 pm, the […]
‘Give us the time under the mandate,’ Anwar says as pressure mounts for early GE16 after Johor polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today brushed aside calls for an early general election, urging rivals to allow his administration to complete its full […]
New national housing policy to set affordable home prices using local income data
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The government plans to use local income and housing demand data to set affordable home prices under the National Housing Policy 2026-2035. Deputy Housing and […]