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Portion of semiconductor exports may qualify for tariff exemption, say economists
The Dewan Rakyat was told earlier that 65% of Malaysia’s semiconductor exports to the US originate from American companies operating…

Ipoh city council denies burying dogs alive
The Ipoh City Council said the burial of carcasses was carried out in accordance with established guidelines set by the…

What ‘unity govt’ when DAP always attacking us, says GPS man
Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said Sarawak DAP has been relentlessly on the offensive against the GPS state administration.…

Penang doctor nabbed for 4th time, now for allegedly molesting patient
Barat Daya police chief Sazalee Adam said the victim was seeking treatment at the clinic for abdominal pains when the…

Anwar appeals to Trump to help end Gaza bloodshed
Victims in Gaza rushing for some food. More than 1,000 people have been reported killed while trying to receive food…

Schools to go online if air quality reaches ‘very unhealthy’ mark
Under existing guidelines, outdoor activities are prohibited when the air pollutant index exceeds 100, deemed as ‘unhealthy’. (Bernama pic) KUALA…

8 nabbed over Genting brawl, 3 men still wanted
Police want to talk to (from left) Chinese national Zhang He and Malaysians N Gopala Krishnan and Khoo Kim Fatt.…

Jho Low used fake Aussie passport to register UK firm, says journalist
Low Taek Jho is said to be using a fake Australian passport under the Greek name ‘Constantinos Achilles Veis’ to…

Vatican hardens tone on Israel after Gaza parish strike
Israel blamed a ‘stray missile’ for the strike that killed three at Gaza’s Holy Family Church and promised an investigation.…

Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he would remain in office to oversee US tariff talks and tackle rising consumer prices.…

Clarifying Malaysia’s regulatory approach to digital assets
From Securities Commission Malaysia We refer to the article published by FMT on July 6, titled “Expert calls for interagency,…

‘Pay-as-you-use’ mulled at new affordable housing schemes
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (third from left) and housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming (left) looking at a…

Air India jet veers off runway while landing in Mumbai
Air India has come under intense scrutiny after a deadly crash in the city of Ahmedabad last month. (AP pic)…

Anwar’s constitutional reference appeal for case management tomorrow
Anwar Ibrahim wants the Court of Appeal to refer eight legal questions, which he said arise from a civil suit…

Sustainable data centre framework set for October launch
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the agreement was reached during the third meeting of the Data…

Puad denies Umno-PN backdoor talks
Puad Zarkashi said he would have been the first to object to a proposal for Umno to forge a new…

Kelantan open to talks with AIDS council, cops over LGBT event
Kelantan deputy menteri besar Fadzli Hassan said programmes touching on sensitivities must be approved by the relevant authorities. PETALING JAYA:…

Litterbugs face 12 hours of community service under proposed law
Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming said heavier penalties are needed to combat persistent littering and foster civic…

Young delay starting families as rising costs bite
Deputy women, family and community development minister Noraini Ahmad said the government has implemented various initiatives to help young people…

Actor-singer lodges police report over ‘defamatory’ social media post
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said the actor-singer filed a report at 4.12pm on July 18. (Facebook…

Lawyer wants BM version of constitution declared as authoritative text
The suit filed in the Kuala Lumpur High Court names the government as the defendant. PETALING JAYA: A lawyer has…

MACC records statements from 27 witnesses in scrap metal smuggling probe
MACC’s special operations division senior director Zamri Zainul Abidin said the agency is now inspecting the finances of the suspects…

Ex-Sabah rugby player jailed 12 years for causing sister’s death
The court heard that a note written by his sister had ‘provoked’ Arden Mattson Maturin, leading to an altercation between…

Shahul Hameed appointed MD, CEO of Green Packet
Shahul Hameed Shaik Dawood is also deputy president of the Asean Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (Instagram pic) PETALING JAYA:…

Jais denies approving eHati’s marriage motivation programme in 2022
Selangor Jais director Shahzihan Ahmad said the department did not approve eHati’s marriage motivation programme because it did not submit…

Zayn’s dad upset with cops, says son’s killer still out there
Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, 30, was earlier acquitted of neglecting his autistic son but his wife, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, was ordered…

Zayn Rayyan’s mum denies glazing over when questioned over missing son
Ismanira Abdul Manaf said she could not understand why the investigating officer described her as being expressionless. PETALING JAYA: Ismanira…

Immigration dept to roll out MyVisa 2.0 on Aug 1
The immigration department said MyVisa 2.0, launched by deputy home minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, will go live on Aug 1.…

SMM blasts ‘politically motivated’ allegations surrounding viral photo, threatens legal action
Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd has refuted any wrongdoing arising from a photograph that has gone viral recently, saying it…