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03Oct

Global Sumud Flotilla calls for immediate action after Israeli attack on vessel Meteque in international waters

ANKARA: The Global Sumud Flotilla issued an urgent appeal to governments and international institutions after Israeli naval forces attacked and boarded its vessel Meteque in international waters on Thursday (Oct 2). Anadolu Ajansi reported that the organisers said in a statement that "live-streams and communications have been cut," stressing that "the status of participants and crew...

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03Oct

Four ‘Gang TR’ members face charges over organised crime

KUALA SELANGOR: Four men were charged in the Sessions Court here Friday (Oct 3) with being members of the organised criminal group known as "Gang TR". No plea was recorded from the accused S. Sugumaran, 45, S. Rajah, 27, M. Deva Kumaran, 44, and Mugilan, 35, after the charges were read separately before Judge Nurul Mardhiah...

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03Oct

Concerns on Urban Renewal Bill raised at meeting between PSSC, Housing Ministry, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: Concerns highlighted in a memorandum of proposals on the Urban Renewal Bill have been raised in a meeting between the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Infrastructure, Transportation and Communications and the Housing and Local Government Ministry, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The Ayer Hitam MP, who is a member...

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03Oct

Chants of ‘Free Palestine’ resonate as crowd gathers outside US embassy

KUALA LUMPUR: Chants of "Free Palestine" and "Down with America" echoed as a form of protest against the blockade of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission as a crowd gathered near the United States embassy on Jalan Tun Razak here, on Friday (Oct 3), Sinar Harian reports. The Malay language daily reported that the crowd, comprising...

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03Oct

Fire damages Tanjung Bin Power Plant’s pollutant removal system and chimney

PONTIAN: A fire broke out at the Tanjung Bin Power Plant (TBPP) in Kukup involving the facility's chimney and pollutant removal system. The Johor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre received an emergency call on the incident at 8.22pm on Thursday (Oct 2). "Our operations team and assets arrived at the scene, located about 25km away, at...

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03Oct

PERKESO pays out around RM421mil annually for sugar-related ailments like diabetes, says Steven Sim

KUALA LUMPUR: Sugar-related ailments such as diabetes are costing the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) payouts of about US$100mil (RM421mil) annually, says Steven Sim (pic). The Human Resources Minister highlighted PERKESO's efforts in actively embarking on occupational safety and health matters, actively wanting to contribute to the prevention of workplace mishaps. “We also do free medical checks to...

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03Oct

Govt to announce revised fuel Automatic Pricing Mechanism shortly, says Armizan

CYBERJAYA: The government will announce a revised rate for the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) soon to ensure the continued viability of petrol stations following the implementation of the targeted RON95 petrol subsidy, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said a proposal to review the rate has been submitted to...

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02Oct

Global Sumud flotilla: Secure release of detained volunteers via diplomatic channels, says Khaled

KOTA TINGGI: Use diplomacy, not military force to bring back the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) volunteers, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The Defence Minister said any action that risks the safety of the detained participants, including Malaysians, must be avoided. “The effort to secure the release of the detained volunteers should be handled through diplomatic channels...

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02Oct

Budget 2026 likely to see record high of RM430.3bil federal govt spending, says Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd expects federal government spending to hit a record high of RM430.3 billion next year amid growing operating expenditure (OE) and development expenditure (DE). Ahead of the Budget 2026 presentation next week, the investment bank said in a note today that OE is expected to increase modestly by 2.6  per cent year-on-year to RM342.3 billion in...

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02Oct

Shein plans first permanent stores in France, sparking backlash

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein will open its first permanent stores in France in November under an agreement with department store owner Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), a move that sparked criticism from French retailers. The "shop-in-shops" in the BHV department store in central Paris and Galeries Lafayette department stores in five provincial cities, mark a new...

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