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Felda task force to examine current management, not just past problems, says Anwar
BANGI, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would wait for the complete report of the Special Task Force investigating the management of the Federal Land […]
US, Canada ‘very close’ to trade deal as provinces briefed on key demands, Ottawa says
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 — The United States and Canada are “very close” to a final trade deal, the top Canadian negotiator said yesterday after talks with President Donald Trump’s team. […]
Singaporean man jailed for insulting Islam during e-hailing trip in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 — A 56-year-old Singaporean man has been jailed for 14 days and fined RM7,000 after admitting to demeaning Islam during a trip in Johor Bahru last […]
South China floods death toll jumps to 159 with 10 still missing
BEIJING, Aug 21 — The death toll from devastating floods in southern China last month jumped to 159 today, state media reported, with ten people still missing. Typhoon Maysak wreaked […]
Amazon to invest US$2b to expand Latin American originals and licensed content, including Mexican version of ‘The Office’
MEXICO CITY, Aug 21 — Amazon announced yesterday that it would invest US$2 billion (RM8.09 billion) in Latin American productions for its Prime Video streaming service through 2030 to harness […]
Airbnb crackdown: Penang introduces new licensing laws for short-term rentals
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 20 — Penang has introduced a new regulatory framework to govern short-term rentals of private accommodations, including Airbnbs and homestays, effective August 1. State local government and […]
Takaful Malaysia delivers resilient Q2 FY2026 performance with RM2b takaful revenue and RM305.6m PBZT
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad (Takaful Malaysia or the Group) delivered another quarter of resilient and sustained growth for the cumulative second quarter ended June […]
‘I am in jail, please take me out’: Indian captain in UK case over Russia’s shadow fleet made ‘scapegoat’, wife says
RAMNAGAR (India), Aug 21 — The Indian captain of an alleged Russian shadow fleet oil vessel seized by British commandos has been made a “scapegoat”, his wife told AFP, as […]
Putrajaya gears up for National Day bash, expects 80,000 visitors
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — More than 80,000 visitors are expected to flood Dataran Putrajaya in conjunction with National Day 2026, with preparations now reaching between 85 and 90 per cent. […]
Malaysia targets first ‘made by Malaysia’ chips using Arm Limited technology by 2030, says economy minister
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — The government is targeting 2030 for the first “Made by Malaysia” chips developed using Arm Limited technology to enter production and the semiconductor supply chain. Economy […]