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Foreign tech firms must train Malaysians under investment rule, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Foreign technology companies are required to provide high skilled training opportunities to local talent as a prerequisite for investing in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk […]
Anwar: Universities must balance knowledge, tech and moral values, not just become cert-producing ‘factories’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The national education system must be based on a balance between mastery of knowledge, technological advancement and the strengthening of human values, said Prime Minister […]
New report confirms Sabah as carbon-negative state, opens door to climate cash
KOTA KINABALU, April 28 — Sabah has been officially confirmed as a “carbon-negative” state, meaning it absorbs more carbon than it emits, a finding that could position it to benefit […]
Jakarta train crash death toll doubles to 14 as rescue operation ends
JAKARTA, April 28 — The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, […]
No deal after 30 years: Penang CM confirms talks failed before Waterfall Cafe demolition
GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — Talks between the Penang government and Waterfall Cafe have failed to produce a settlement, bringing to an end a decades-long dispute that has persisted since […]
As scams hit RM2.9b, Fahmi warns of AI-powered fraud threats, calls for stronger action
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysians have lost about RM2.9 billion to online scams, a figure Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today described as a serious and escalating national threat. […]
Johor Regent meets DPM Fadillah, MB to discuss water supply, energy sustainability
JOHOR BARU, April 28 — Tunku Mahkota Ismail, the Regent of Johor, received a courtesy call from Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof and state leaders today to discuss issues […]
Muhyiddin’s trial: Mamfor’s RM19.5m ‘donations’ in 29 cheques to Bersatu flagged as suspicious, unusual to give money to political party, banker says
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Mamfor Sdn Bhd’s payment of RM19.5 million in frequent and large transactions in 2021 and 2022 as “donations” to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia was unusual, […]
LHDN ‘killing the golden goose’? Lim Guan Eng questions tax surge, urges aid for struggling MSMEs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Lim Guan Eng has questioned whether Malaysia’s rising tax collection is putting pressure on businesses, warning that overburdening companies could undermine long-term revenue growth. In […]
White House says Iran’s Hormuz proposal ‘better than expected’ but questions its sincerity
WASHINGTON, April 28 — The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran’s latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli […]