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Penang Chief Minister denies deficit claims, says cash reserves at RM616 million
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow rejected deficit claims and confirmed the state’s cash reserves rose to RM616 million by May 2026.
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Liftech Group Bhd starts RM23 million IPO priced at RM0.29 per share
Liftech Group Bhd opened subscription for its RM23 million IPO at RM0.29 per share on June 8, with listing set for June 30 on Bursa Malaysia ACE Market.
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Israeli Airstrikes Damage Iranian Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex on June 8
Israel struck the Mahshahr petrochemical complex and Iranian military targets on June 8, causing partial damage but no reported casualties.
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Malaysia to Train AI Prompt Engineers at All National Information Dissemination Centres
Malaysia’s Communications Ministry will develop AI prompt engineers at every National Information Dissemination Centre nationwide.
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7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Mindanao, at least 32 dead
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sarangani province in southern Mindanao on June 8, killing at least 32 and injuring dozens.
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Malaysia faces wide supply disruptions beyond oil, affecting households and industries
Malaysia confronts a broad supply crisis impacting energy, petrochemicals, and key sectors, with rising costs set to hit households.
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Maybank launches enhanced Maybank2E platform to streamline SME transactions
Maybank launched an enhanced Maybank2E platform offering integrated digital banking solutions for SMEs and corporations in Malaysia.
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South Korean and Taiwanese stocks plunge on AI selloff and rising geopolitical tensions
South Korean Kospi and Taiwanese stocks fell sharply amid a broad AI tech selloff and regional geopolitical risks on June 8, 2026.
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Man charged over Mercedes crash into Yishun rubbish chute while allegedly under influence
Sivakandesh was charged June 8 for crashing into a Yishun rubbish chute while allegedly driving under methamphetamine influence.
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Malaysia to Institutionalise National AI Office on July 28, 2026
Malaysia will officially institutionalise its National AI Office on July 28, 2026, granting it authority to oversee AI affairs nationwide.
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ESPN launches 'RedZone' streaming covering 16 courts at 2026 U.S. Open tennis
ESPN began streaming 'RedZone at the U.S. Open' on August 30, showing key moments from up to 16 courts simultaneously during the tennis Grand Slam.
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Vissel Kobe wins J.League 100 Year Vision title; Conceicao exits Al-Ittihad; Etheridge retires from international football
Vissel Kobe claimed the J.League 100 Year Vision title; Sergio Conceicao left Al-Ittihad; Neil Etheridge retired from Philippine international football.
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Global tech stocks plunge amid AI trade jitters; Nvidia sees buying chance
Global technology shares sank in early June due to AI trade concerns, with Nvidia calling the sell-off a buying opportunity.
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Kuala Lumpur High Court upholds RM60,000 award in online sexual harassment case
The Kuala Lumpur High Court upheld a RM60,000 award for a woman whose ex-boyfriend shared intimate photos online without consent.
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Petition to expel Rohingya refugees in Malaysia surpasses 424,000 signatures amid rising hate speech
More than 424,000 people have signed a petition calling for the expulsion of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia, sparking warnings by rights groups about growing hate speech and intimidation.
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Malaysia Reaffirms Commitment to Energy Stability and 2026 OPEC+ Production Target
Malaysia pledged support for global energy stability and the 2026 production target at the 41st OPEC and Non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting.
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Nvidia delays RTX 50 Super series to early 2027 with 12 GB RTX 5060 variant expected
Nvidia pushed back its RTX 50 Super GPU refresh to CES 2027, introducing models with increased VRAM and a new 12 GB RTX 5060 variant.
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Two Malaysian men jailed for smuggling 3,480 vape devices into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint
Two Malaysian men were caught in June 2025 transporting 3,480 vape pods and cartridges into Singapore and sentenced to jail terms for smuggling.
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SpaceX Debuts with $1.77 Trillion Valuation, Surpassing Saudi Aramco
SpaceX priced its debut offering at a $1.77 trillion valuation, the largest ever, selling 4% of shares to the public.
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Ex-White House Teleprompter Operator Fined $172,000 for Insider Trading on Trump Speech Bets
Gabriel Perez paid over $172,000 to settle charges of insider trading on prediction market bets about Trump speeches.
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Elderly woman hit by lorry in Upper Thomson in 2014 suffers lasting brain damage after four surgeries
Lim Giok was struck by a lorry in Upper Thomson in 2014, leading to four brain surgeries and ongoing cognitive impairments.
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Prime Minister Anwar praises Communications Ministry for clear Budi95 subsidy rollout communication
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim commended the Communications Ministry for effectively explaining the Budi Madani RON95 petrol subsidy, improving public understanding.
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Singapore lowers season parking fees for some commercial vehicles from August 1, 2026
From August 1, owners of certain commercial vehicles in Singapore will pay reduced monthly season parking fees at HDB and URA carparks.
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Liverpool draws 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in Iraola's first home Premier League game
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played to a 2-2 draw at Anfield on August 29, 2026, in Andoni Iraola's first home game as Liverpool manager.