Navy helicopters’ crash: Agong conveys condolences, orders Malaysian Armed Forces to conduct thorough probe

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has expressed his sadness and conveyed his condolences to the families of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopter crash victims in Lumut this morning.

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Penang International Airport sees 5pc rise in passenger movements to 328,000 in March 2024

Penang International Airport (PIA) recorded a five per cent increase in passenger movements, rising to 328,000 from 313,000 passengers in the preceding month.

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🗓️ Apr 24th
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Amnesty International says Anwar administration failed to keep his promise of reforms; global report shows Malaysia lacking in seven areas

In its 2024 The State of the World’s Human Rights report published today, global human rights watchdog Amnesty International said that Putrajaya has failed to act on the commitments made during the 2022 general election to enhance freedom of expression.

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Vietnam tech giant FPT partners with Nvidia to build AI factory

Vietnamese tech giant FPT plans to build a US$200-million-dollar artificial intelligence factory using Nvidia technology, the company said Tuesday, as Vietnam aims to become a semiconductor and AI hub.

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Bersih calls on PM Anwar to carry out immediate reforms on new EC chairman appointment

The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) has reiterated their call for the Prime Minster Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to immediately carry out reforms that involve appointing of Election Commission (EC) members.

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Kepong MP warns scrapping 24-hour eatery licences will affect food sales, tourism

Kepong DAP MP Lim Lip Eng today said that abolishing 24-hour eatery operating licences could lead to job losses and a decrease in the country’s economic activities.

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MB's son among six remanded over document forgery, false claim case

The son of a menteri besar (MB) is among six individuals remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) here to assist in investigations regarding a case of submitting false documents and claims involving RM600,000 over the past two years.

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Tony Fernandes delays retirement, to continue helming Capital A for five more years

Malaysia’s Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, one of Asia’s most prominent entrepreneurs, has decided to extend his contract as chief executive of Capital A, the firm said today, after the board persuaded him to delay his planned retirement.

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🗓️ Apr 25th
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Navy helicopter crash: Aircraft carrying Joanna's remains arrives in Kuching

The Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) C-130 aircraft carrying the remains of Able Seaman I JJM Joanna Felicia Rohna, 26, who was killed in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopter crash tragedy yesterday, arrived at the RMAF Air Base here at 11.54 last night.

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Liverpool lose at Everton to leave Premier League hopes in ruins

Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park since 2010 to leave Liverpool's Premier League title aspirations in ruins after a 2-0 defeat today.

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If we give up our late-night mamak, what’s left of our dignity?

A free society is defined by the right of choice. Others do not have to understand preferences in order for society to allow preferences, from where you pray to what you insert into your body willingly.

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UM apologises for hosting pro-Israel professor, lambasts him for claiming Malaysia unsafe for travellers

The University of Malaya (UM) has today expressed regret for hosting a controversial American academic who accused Malaysian leaders of advocating a “second Holocaust” for Jews in a lecture.

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UM shouldn't be a space for Zionist propaganda, students say after pro-Israel academic invited by international studies dept

The University of Malaya Student Union (KMUM) today demanded that the management of the university take responsibility for hosting an American professor known for pro-Israel and pro-colonialism views.

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EPF says members free to decide on moving funds into Account 3

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) much-talked-about Account 3, known as Akaun Fleksibel was announced today and EPF’s 16.07 million members are free to decide if they want to move the funds there, said EPF chief executive officer, Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.

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🗓️ Apr 26th
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Singapore’s Far East Shopping Centre tries again for en-bloc sale, some shop owners may move to Orchard Towers or retire

With en-bloc plans for Far East Shopping Centre up in the air for a second time, shops located in the building along Orchard Road remain in limbo over their futures.

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Bersih warns of election offence as Selangor govt hosts Raya open house in KKB amid Nomination Day

The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) today questioned the Selangor state government for planning a Hari Raya Aidilfitri event shortly after the nomination of by-election candidates in Kuala Kubu Baru, Hulu Selangor tomorrow.

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Malaysia’s mission to end long Thomas Cup title drought resumes in Chengdu

Go big or go home.

That certainly would be the case for the current national men’s badminton squad, who are hoping to etch their names in the history books by ending the country’s 32-year Thomas Cup drought in the highly anticipated 2024 edition in Chengdu, China, set to kick off tomorrow.

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Tony Fernandes: AirAsia Group to be listed on Bursa Malaysia in September

AirAsia Group Sdn Bhd (AAG) is poised to be listed on Bursa Malaysia in September, taking over the listing status of AirAsia X Bhd, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

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1MDB trial: Najib provided ample opportunity to provide explanation during questioning by MACC, IO tells court

Datuk Seri Najib Razak was accorded ample opportunity to provide detailed explanation during his interrogation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over investigations into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) back in 2018.

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Fahmi: Malaysia’s 5G adoption rate almost 36pc, coverage 80.3pc

The country’s 5G adoption rate has reached nearly 36 per cent as of mid-April, while the service coverage rate stood at 80.3 per cent in February.

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