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GuocoLand seeks to take Malaysian unit private at RM1.10 per share
This represents a 17.7% premium to GLM’s last-traded share price of RM0.935 on Jan 30, GuocoLand says Property developer GuocoLand on…
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Doctored headline falsely claims Malaysian MP backed halal certification for pork
Social media posts in Muslim-majority Malaysia have targeted an ethnically Chinese lawmaker with a fabricated headline claiming she backed…
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Infographic of new Malaysian passport and ID card is AI-generated
Days after Malaysia's home minister announced plans to release redesigned passports and national identity cards, an AI-generated graphic…
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Singapore receives interest from Malaysian firms to export renewable energy through second interconnector
For the city-state to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, the Asean Power Grid’s success is crucial Singapore’s energy…
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Another Malaysian unit of mm2 Asia receives RM1.5 million payment demand
MM2 Star Screen is also asked to pay 5% interest on the amount owed, along with the legal costs of film distributor Antenna Entertainments…
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CapitaLand Investment to advise Malaysian developer Astaka on retail strategy for RM1.2 billion Johor development
The project is expected to benefit from the formation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone CapitaLand Investment (CLI) will…
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Video from Malaysian airshow in 2023 falsely linked to Cambodia-Thailand clash
Bangkok has rejected "baseless" accusations from Cambodia that it used chemical weapons during the Southeast Asian neighbours' worst…
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Misleading posts claim Malaysian government 'removed gas subsidies for all businesses'
Malaysia has not completely barred commercial use of subsidised cooking gas, contrary to misleading claims amplified by opposition…
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Maybank cuts view on Malaysian banking sector to ‘neutral’ as tariffs, slower GDP weigh on earnings
Maybank Investment Bank has downgraded its rating for the Malaysian banking sector to “neutral”, from “positive” previously, due to slower…
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Eco-Shop jumps on debut, minting a new Malaysian billionaire
Shares of discount-chain Eco-Shop Marketing gained on their debut on Friday (May 23) as Malaysia’s biggest initial public offering of the…
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Singaporean Man Arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for Smuggling Drugs in Malaysian Car
A 41-year-old Singaporean man was arrested on Wednesday, April 16, for attempting to smuggle a large amount of drugs in a…
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3 Malaysian Men Arrested for Illegally Entering Singapore Waters; Coast Guard Officer Injured in Chase
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced on Saturday, April 19, that the Police Coast Guard had detained three males for unlawfully…
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Growing Singapore border demand boosts Malaysian bus firm IPO
Malaysian bus operator HI Mobility Bhd. is betting on increased traffic at the Singapore border to drive growth as the company readies to…
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Growing Singapore border demand boosts Malaysian bus firm’s IPO
Malaysian bus operator HI Mobility is betting on increased traffic at the Singapore border to drive growth as the company started trading…
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Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri in Stable Condition and Fully Conscious after being Rushed to Hospital
Former Malaysian prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who was rushed to hospital after being discovered unconscious earlier on Saturday,…
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Petronas mulls over US$1 billion loan for Malaysian LNG project
MALAYSIA’S Petroliam Nasional is in talks with banks for a potential loan to fund a liquefied national gas (LNG) project, according to…
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Great Eastern’s Malaysian units terminate proposed acquisition of AmMetLife
The four parties were initially expected to sign agreements for the distribution of life insurance and family takaful products, a type of…
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Malaysian Police Detains Four Men After Two Cars Crash into Mob Outside KL Nightclub; Two Injured
Malaysian police detained four men on Thursday after a video of two cars colliding with a crowd outside a Kuala Lumpur nightclub on…
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Malaysian Resources exits high-speed rail bid, Berjaya says
MALAYSIAN Resources has withdrawn from a consortium that is bidding for a proposed multi-billion dollar high-speed rail (HSR) line between…
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Malaysian Resources has exited high-speed rail bid, says partner Berjaya
MALAYSIAN Resources has withdrawn from a consortium that is bidding for a proposed multi-billion dollar high-speed rail (HSR) line between…
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Strong Singapore dollar, Malaysian, Thai medical tourism push a bitter pill for Singapore to swallow
Singapore healthcare players focusing on complex cases to attract higher-paying foreign patients SINGAPORE’S position as the go-to medical…
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The Malaysian ringgit was one of Asia’s best-performing currencies this year. Can it hold its strength?
A firmer ringgit will make some Singapore imports more expensive – but it is good for some parts of Malaysia’s stock market THE Malaysian…
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Social media posts misleadingly claim Malaysian public hospitals scrapped free dialysis treatment
Healthcare at public hospitals and clinics in Malaysia is heavily subsidised by the government but it is not free. However, social media…
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Malaysian PM targeted with false 'Palestinian son-in-law' photo
Screenshot of the false post taken on October 10, 2024 Malaysia does not have diplomatic ties with Israel and Anwar has defended the…