Can the Yamtuan remove excos without MB’s advice? Sacked Negeri Sembilan councillors turn to apex court

Can the Yamtuan remove excos without MB’s advice? Sacked Negeri Sembilan councillors turn to apex court

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Ten dismissed Negeri Sembilan executive council members have mounted an unprecedented constitutional dispute at the Federal Court, asking it to determine if the Yang di-Pertuan Besar has the prerogative to revoke their appointments without the advice of the menteri besar. The lawsuit challenges the decision by Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir

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Telcos set for bigger say as DNB ownership transition nears

Telcos set for bigger say as DNB ownership transition nears

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia’s major telcos are set to gain a bigger say over Digital Nasional Bhd’s direction as the wholesale 5G operator moves closer to a new ownership structure led by CelcomDigi, Maxis and YTL Power. The transition follows DNB’s completion of a RM5.2 billion financing exercise, paving the way for the

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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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