August 28, 2025
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Ringgit starts unchanged against US dollar as markets eye key inflation data and Fed outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The ringgit opened unchanged against the US dollar today as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of key US inflation data.

August 27, 2025
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Even with US tariffs, Penang's manufacturing investments have jumped 150% to RM12.5 billion in the first half of 2025, according to the Chief Minister.

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — Penang's investments have kept increasing even with the uncertainties from the tariffs set by the United States, according to Penang's chief minister Chow Kon Yeow.

August 27, 2025
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A teacher in Penang reportedly attacked his wife with a knife before turning it on himself in a pre-dawn incident at their home in Sungai Ara.

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — A 30-year-old teacher reportedly cut his wife's neck before harming himself, injuring his left wrist and neck during a pre-dawn incident at their home in Sungai Ara.

August 27, 2025
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MetMalaysia: A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded close to Segamat, marking the third quake in four days, with tremors experienced in southern Pahang.

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27 — A small earthquake of 3.2 on the Richter scale hit Segamat, Johor, at 8:59 am today, and tremors were felt in some areas of the state and southern Pahang.

August 26, 2025
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Law enforcement agencies are collaborating with MCMC to identify the foreign number associated with the threat directed at Rafizi's son.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail announced today that the police are collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to identify the person responsible for the foreign number that was utilized to send a threatening message to Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

August 26, 2025
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The IGP has announced a crackdown on online scams following a loss of RM1.22 billion, implementing AI and forensic techniques to track down cybercriminals.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Malaysia incurred losses surpassing RM1.22 billion as a result of cybercrime within a mere 10 months last year, stated Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.