Govt files appeal against ‘Duta enclave’ land transfer order

Govt files appeal against ‘Duta enclave’ land transfer order

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has filed an appeal against the High Court’s order on the transfer of 106ha of land in Batu, Kuala Lumpur, to Semantan Estate Sdn Bhd. The disputed land, located in the prime Jalan Duta area known as the  Duta enclave , houses government buildings that include the National Archives, the KL …

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Tesla never said it will open factory in Malaysia

Tesla never said it will open factory in Malaysia

 Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz says US electric car maker Tesla had never announced any plans to build a factory in Malaysia. On a report by Thai daily The Nation that Tesla has abandoned its plans to build factories in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Tengku Zafrul pointed out that the report …

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S. Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji, Australia advance

S. Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji, Australia advance

PARIS: South Africa shocked New Zealand 14-7 on Thursday to earn an Olympic rugby sevens semifinal against France, while double-defending champions Fiji edged Ireland and will meet Australia in Saturday’s medal matches. South Africa, who qualified for the Games by winning the final repechage slot last month, went ahead with a try by Selwyn Davies, …

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Paris to kick off 2024 Olympics under tight security

Paris to kick off 2024 Olympics under tight security

PARIS: The Paris Olympics officially kick off today with an extravagant opening ceremony through the heart of Paris but an attack by vandals targeting France’s high-speed TGV rail network exposed security risks at a time of geopolitical friction. The coordinated actions by arsonists brought major disruption to some of France’s busiest rail lines ahead of …

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President of Italy’s Liguria region resigns

President of Italy’s Liguria region resigns

ROME: The president of the northwestern Italian region of Liguria resigned today, nearly three months after his arrest in a vast anti-corruption probe involving port and beach operations. Giovanni Toti, 55, has been under house arrest since May as part of an investigation that has also implicated nine others, including the former head of the …

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Brazil football great Zico robbed in Paris

Brazil football great Zico robbed in Paris

PARIS: The Brazilian former footballer Zico filed a complaint with French police today after having his bag stolen which contained cash, watches and diamond jewellery. The 71-year-old former Flamengo forward, who appeared in three World Cups, was in transit at the time of the theft and had left his car window open. The Parisien daily …

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ESPN’s Mock Draft: A Rollercoaster of Surprises and Sensations

ESPN's Mock Draft

The NFL Draft is a time of immense anticipation, speculation, and, ultimately, realization. And when ESPN unleashes their mock draft, the football world collectively holds its breath. This year’s edition was no exception. It was a rollercoaster ride filled with jaw-dropping picks, head-scratching selections, and intriguing trade scenarios. Let’s dive into the biggest storylines …

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Fifth suspect in Albertine’s abduction remanded until July 29

Fifth suspect in Albertine's abduction remanded until July 29

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The police today rescued six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui in a hotel in Selangor, just days after her disappearance from a Johor mall which had also triggered a national alert for missing children. Five suspects were remanded in Johor Baru on Tuesday (July 23) in connection with the abduction …

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Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim ascends as Malaysia’s new king

Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim ascends as Malaysia's new king

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, with a unique arrangement that sees the throne change hands every five years between the rulers of nine Malaysian states headed by centuries-old Islamic royalty. While chiefly ceremonial, the position of king has in recent years played an increasingly important role. Royal intervention was needed to name prime ministers …

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Bangladesh Protests: Over 700 Indian students evacuated

Bangladesh Protests: The ministry assured that the local authorities are in regular contact with more than 4000 students

Bangladesh Protests: Over 700 Indian students evacuated from the chaos-stricken country, says MEA Bangladesh Protests: The ministry assured that the local authorities are in regular contact with more than 4000 students who are still stranded in various universities in Bangladesh and are providing necessary assistance As the quota protests continue to wreak havoc in …

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