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The Star

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  • ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Depreciation of ringgit not an issue for Australian investors: PM Anwar

The Prime Minister said there were temporary measures in place to strengthen the ringgit through Malaysia’s biggest trade partner China which was using the ringgit for 25 per…

  • Published: March 7, 20248:10 am
  • Author The Star
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  • Around Asia
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    • SOCIETY

Palestinians can study in Malaysia safely: Queen

Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah reminded them that their dreams are possible and their safety is assured in the country.

  • Published: March 7, 20248:10 am
  • Author The Star
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  • Lifestyle
  • Work and Life

Chowrasta’s curio shop in Penang is a treasure trove of antiques

Owned by Lim Chin Ping, 48, the stall, located on the ground floor of Chowrasta Market for the past year, has a diverse array of almost every conceivable antique. Here,…

  • Published: March 7, 20248:05 am
  • Author Bernard See
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Driving tests go electronic in Malaysia

From April 1, driving school students can take their tests alone in their cars while Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers monitor their performance remotely, in an effort to…

  • Published: March 6, 202412:10 pm
  • Author Benjamin Lee
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Australian companies keen to invest RM24.5 billion in Malaysia: PM Anwar

Among the potential investors are data centre operators, AirTrunk and NextDC, which plans to spend about RM11bil and RM3bil respectively, according to PM Anwar.

  • Published: March 6, 202411:10 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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‘China remains a key ally’: PM Anwar says while asserting Malaysia’s independence

Asked about how Sinophobia manifested itself and its effect on the region, PM Anwar replied that Malaysia upholds an “open trading policy to encourage investments from foreign…

  • Published: March 5, 20248:43 am
  • Author Allison Lai
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  • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Explain Najib’s pardon to end speculation, urges MP

Selayang MP William Leong said the public and many NGOs generally viewed Najib’s reduced sentence as a form of injustice.

  • Published: March 5, 20248:21 am
  • Author Tarrence Tan, Ragananthini Vethasalam and Gerard Gimino
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  • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Umno to activate war room in case of by-elections: Umno supreme council member

The Umno supreme council member said the activation would be done following Bersatu’s move to amend its constitution to immediately strip the membership of any of its elected…

  • Published: March 5, 20248:18 am
  • Author Teh Athira Yusof
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  • COMBATING INFLATION
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Malaysia’s school bus fees to go up

For operators, the rise in costs has been compounded by a surge in demand for their services and a lack of drivers.

  • Published: March 4, 202412:55 pm
  • Author Lo Tern Chern
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Hopes up for rain to raise Malaysia’s water levels at dams

With more rainfall expected in Penang in the coming weeks, the water level at the Air Itam Dam may increase to at least half its capacity by May.

  • Published: March 4, 202411:05 am
  • Author The Star

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