August 22, 2025
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Genting Highlands fire station to be jointly funded by govt and Genting Malaysia as CSR project, set for 2027 completion

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — The Gohtong Jaya Fire and Rescue Station located in Genting Highlands, Pahang, is set to be developed via a public-private partnership and is anticipated to be finished by 2027.

August 21, 2025
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MRT Corp: Penang LRT cost rises to RM16.8b, driven by land prices, inflation and route extension to Seberang Perai

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The RM16.8 billion budget allocated for Penang’s LRT Mutiara Line reflects current market conditions, particularly land acquisition costs that have risen since 2016, MRT Corp said today.

August 21, 2025
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In Dewan Rakyat today: Espionage threats, Formula 1 return, and food security

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Issues surrounding espionage threats to national security and the possibility of Malaysia hosting Formula 1 (F1) once again are expected to headline today’s Dewan Rakyat proceedings.

August 21, 2025
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Malaysia, as Asean chair in 2025, sets sights on advancing regional integration, boosting trade, and driving green growth.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Malaysia sees Asean as a region brimming with untapped potential, ready to emerge as a powerful driver of growth and resilience amid global uncertainties, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).

August 20, 2025
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Mbappe scores as Real Madrid edge Osasuna 1-0 in Alonso’s debut match

MADRID, Aug 20 — Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot to hand Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over a resilient Osasuna yesterday, giving new coach Xabi Alonso a winning start in La Liga.

August 20, 2025
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Arrow strikes car during target practice mishap on Jalan Macalister, Penang; driver unharmed

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 20 — Police have confirmed receiving a report of a car struck by an arrow along Jalan Macalister here, an incident that has since gone viral on social media.