Google to invest RM9.4b in Malaysia to set up data centre and cloud region

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz says the investment will create 26,500 jobs across Malaysia, including in healthcare, education, and finance; which is expected to generate a total economic impact valued at RM15.04 billion.

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Kuala Lumpur ranked seventh best city for food

A street vendor selling nasi lemak and kuih at Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur. According to TimeOut, nasi lemak is the top must-try cuisine in the country.

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Taiwan semiconductor players confident of business prospects in Malaysia

Taipei Economic and Cultural office in Malaysia Second Secretary, Kai Chang and Director of Taiwan Electronic Equipment Industry Association Robert Lin during a photo session with delegates at the Taiwan Semiconductor Innovative Technology and Product Launch by Taiwan Techtrans Sdn Bhd during Semicon South East Asia 2024 in Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (Mitec), May 28, 2024.

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🗓️ May 31st
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Finance minister II: RM4b estimated savings from targeted diesel subsidy to free up fiscal space

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that in 2022, RM81 billion was spent for subsidies and social welfare support, and the amount fell to less than RM70 billion last year.

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Bank Negara: Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$112.79b as of end-April

According to Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s official reserve assets amounted to US$112.79 billion (RM530.9 billion) as of end-April, 2024, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$403.7 million.

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PM Anwar wants hardcore poverty in Sabah to be eradicated by end of July

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiates the closing ceremony of the Kaamatan Festival at Kadazandusun Cultural Association’s (KDCA) Hongkod Koisaan Hall in Penampang May 31, 2024.

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DPM Zahid: China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) and China Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (left) during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, in Beijing May 31, 2024.

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Johor Regent: I don’t condone harmful acts or intimidation, aware of efforts to tarnish royal institution

Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who is also the Johor Crown Prince, was responding to an alleged assault on a Person with Disabilities (PwD) e-hailing driver by his security detail at the St Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur here on Tuesday.

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🗓️ June 4th
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After six years, Najib-Irwan Serigar RM6.6b IPIC trial begins today

Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, May 28, 2024. The IPIC trial is Najib’s fourth criminal trial after the SRC International Sdn Bhd criminal trial, the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial and the audit report tampering trial.

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Najib-Irwan Serigar RM6.6b IPIC trial postponed for two weeks, to start June 19 instead

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s criminal breach of trust (CBT) trial involving RM6.64 billion in government funds paid to the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) which began at the High Court today, has been postponed to give parties more time to put together a proper defence.

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Shafee foresees 1MDB trial to keep going until 2026 if court calls for Najib to enter defence, due to ‘distractions’

Datuk Seri Najib Razak's RM2.27 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial could go on until 2026 if the former prime minister is ordered to enter his defence, his lawyer said today.

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Ipoh social enterprise diversifying from just collecting recyclables, with plans to sell essential products and operating a café

Koperasi Rejuvinasi Malaysia Berhad (Korem) may be in its infancy, but the cooperative has big plans.

While it currently focuses on collecting recyclables, it plans to branch out to selling essential products and also expanding into operating a cafe.

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🗓️ June 5th
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Importance of human rights aligns with concept of Malaysia Madani, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the importance of human rights is in line with what is advocated in the Malaysia Madani concept.

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‘Sesat di Kuala Lumpur’ art exhibition fetes legendary artiste M. Nasir and his 45 years in music

Legendary singer-actor Datuk M. Nasir, 67, is celebrating his 45 years in music with a concert on August 10.

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🗓️ June 6th
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Hannah is no Caesar, but he is a spouse

In a nice — and naïve — world, where what is done rather than who does it matters more, actors become secondary to the deed.

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In international conflicts, Malaysia will choose peace and progress, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that constant discussion and speculation on choosing sides is not only counter-productive but will only add on to the brewing cauldron of mistrust and suspicion

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🗓️ June 7th
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Hannah Yeoh moots raising retirement age of judges to ‘at least 75’ to not waste talent, resources

Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said judges often took a long time to be elevated to the Federal Court and would typically have to retire soon after reaching the apex court, calling it a waste of talent and resources.

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In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts

On a secluded Malaysian beach, a group of volunteers carefully retrieved newly laid sea turtle eggs in the sand and moved them to a shady, cooler location, in response to fears by researchers that warmer weather is leading to fewer male hatchlings.

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Revert to Perikatan/BN govt's DLP policy to respect parents’ choice in language policy for science and maths subjects, Guan Eng tells Education Ministry

According to DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng, the majority of parents prefer their children to be taught in English under the DLP.

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Air Selangor: Water supply to seven areas in Klang Valley fully restored

Air Selangor says water supply in all areas of Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor has fully recovered at 6am today.

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