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BANGKOK, July 3 — Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has been appointed as acting Prime Minister following the swearing-in of a new Cabinet on Thursday.

BEIJING, July 3 — China firmly supports the establishment of a Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ), in its capacity as Asean's comprehensive strategic partner and friendly neighbour, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

JAKARTA, July 3 — Indonesia will sign a pact worth US$34 billion (RM143.5 billion) with business partners next week to boost purchases from the United States (US), as part of efforts to strike a trade deal with Washington ahead of the July 9 deadline.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The ringgit closed higher against the United States (US) dollar today, supported by improved regional sentiment following a new US-Vietnam trade deal, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

KOTA BHARU, July 3 — The General Operations Force (GOF) thwarted illegal gold mining activities in Kampung Pulai, Gua Musang, Kelantan, with the seizure of assets and equipment worth over RM1 million during Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has embarked on an inaugural official visit to France from July 3 to July 4 at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.

ROME, July 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accorded a guard of honour upon his arrival at Chigi Palace, the official residence of his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, on Thursday.

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained an order to remand a company director with the title 'Datuk' for investigation into alleged involvement in money laundering activities amounting to about RM75 million involving a fibre network development project.

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has lauded the Selangor government for its proactive role in spearheading Malaysia’s semiconductor and digital transformation, describing the state as an important force in driving the country’s industrial future. He...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SEPANG, July 3 — Selangor’s economic growth, reaching RM432.1 billion last year, proves that economic activity within the state continues to flourish. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the increase from RM406.6 billion recorded the previous year was supported...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SEPANG, July 3 — New legislation prescribing harsher penalties for operators and landowners is needed to combat illegal waste disposal activities, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He stressed that perpetrators must face punishments commensurate with...

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The government is expected to table legislation for a national artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework by the second half of next year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the relevant report and recommendations are currently...

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Selangor is positioning itself as a regional hub for innovation and growth by building a vibrant digital and entrepreneurial ecosystem, said state executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han. The state government continually...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SEPANG, July 3 — The construction of the Idaman and Harapan categories of Rumah Selangorku are going smoothly, and has helped more people own homes. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the state administration will keep pursuing its agenda to build affordable...

KOTA BHARU, July 3 — The issue of addiction to Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) is a subject of focus and discussion at the Cabinet level, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) seized goods worth more than RM10 million in an integrated operation to combat the smuggling of cigarettes and liquor in Kuching, Sarawak, yesterday.

SINGAPORE, July 3 — Asean should shift its focus towards developing its own companies and technologies, moving away from an economic model driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) or export-led industrialisation, amid global uncertainty.

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — Approximately 335 cases have been submitted to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) by enforcement agencies from January 1 to May 31, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The expansion of the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) can control the cascading effect on all goods because it is implemented in a targeted manner and not comprehensively, which will burden the people, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) has suspended Nur Effandy Rosli's coaching license after he was charged in court today with physical sexual assault involving a female trainee.