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Oil, AI and a feud with Musk: India billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio launches US.2b IPO

Oil, AI and a feud with Musk: India billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio launches US$3.2b IPO

MUMBAI, Oct 21 — The digital arm of conglomerate Reliance Industries launched its potentially record-breaking IPO today, testing billionaire owner Mukesh Ambani’s digital ambitions after a turbulent year marked by energy conflicts and clashes with Elon Musk. Jio Platforms, home to the country’s biggest wireless operator, is looking to raise up to US$3.2 billion (RM13

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ECRL targets Dec 12 launch with 30pc fare discount, freight services to run concurrently, says Anthony Loke

ECRL targets Dec 12 launch with 30pc fare discount, freight services to run concurrently, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will offer a 30 per cent discount on Economy Transit and Express fares for the first month of operations.  The Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) is targeting December 12 for the start of services, with ticket sales expected to begin in mid-November, Transport

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Border agency chief Shuhaily to face court tomorrow over alleged assault of two police personnel

Border agency chief Shuhaily to face court tomorrow over alleged assault of two police personnel

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has confirmed that he will appear at the Sepang Magistrate’s Court tomorrow to face a charge of assaulting two police personnel. Mohd Shuhaily said he was prepared to face the country’s legal process and accept whatever

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Anwar says SC pursued fresh Serba Dinamik charges under Madani, AG task force report to be made public within three months

Anwar says SC pursued fresh Serba Dinamik charges under Madani, AG task force report to be made public within three months

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today that the Securities Commission (SC) pursued further action in the corporate scandal involving Serba Dinamik Berhad, leading to new charges in early 2026. The scandal caused huge financial losses to shareholders after Serba Dinamik’s market capitalisation plunged by more than 99

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Anwar: Govt did not order delay or halt to Felda probe

Anwar: Govt did not order delay or halt to Felda probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said no instructions had been issued to delay or halt investigations into alleged misappropriation involving the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda). Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the process took time to ensure that the investigation papers were complete before prosecution could be

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Agrobank, Kelab Media Prima perkukuh kerjasama melalui Jelajah Kinabalu 4095

Kuala Lumpur: Agrobank dengan kerjasama Kelab Media Prima (MPC) menganjurkan ekspedisi rekreasi Jelajah Kinabalu 4095 sebagai platform memperkukuh hubungan strategik, membina kepercayaan serta menyemai semangat kerjasama rapat menerusi pengalaman dan cabaran bersama. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd utama

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DKU hauls Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim, 16 others to court over throne dispute

DKU hauls Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim, 16 others to court over throne dispute

SEREMBAN, Oct 19 — The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) and its secretary Raja Norazli Raja Nordin have gone to court seeking permission to start contempt proceedings against Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, 10 former state executive councillors and six others. The application, filed at the Seremban High Court on Oct 15, names

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ECRL fares start at RM60 for Gombak-Kuantan route, RM125 one-way to Kota Bharu

ECRL fares start at RM60 for Gombak-Kuantan route, RM125 one-way to Kota Bharu

GOMBAK, Oct 19 — Fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will start from as low as RM60 one way for Economy Transit services between Gombak and KotaSAS or Kota Sultan Ahmad Shah, Kuantan, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) said today. MRL chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the decision

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Maybank Foundation, Asean Foundation renew eYAA partnership for five years

Maybank Foundation, Asean Foundation renew eYAA partnership for five years

PETALING JAYA: In conjunction with Asean Day recently, Maybank Foundation, the social impact arm of Maybank Group, and the Asean Foundation renewed their partnership for the eMpowering Youths Across Asean (eYAA) programme for five years, reaffirming their shared commitment to empowering young people to lead sustainable and inclusive development across the region. The renewed five-year

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