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Malaysia tightens entry permit process with six-month deadline, digital upgrades, and reforms to protect local workforce interests PETALING JAYA: The issuance of entry permits to foreign nationals would not affect the interests of Malaysians, as approvals are granted only to qualified individuals under strict immigration criteria, the Dewan Rakyat was told yesterday. Home Minister Datuk […]

The High Court dismissed a preliminary objection in the RM1.6 billion Genting inheritance case, allowing the removal application against the estate’s administrators to proceed. KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today dismissed a preliminary objection raised by court-appointed administrators overseeing the RM1.6 billion estate of the late Lim Siew Kim. Judge Mahazan Mat Taib ruled in

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) – ⁠ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Thursday that it ⁠would make London its largest research hub ‌outside the United States, citing Britain’s technology ecosystem as an ideal environment to invest in and develop new artificial intelligence systems. Read full story The Star : Tech Feed

Pope Leo XIV to visit Algeria, Cameroon and Spain in April–June, marking historic Algeria trip and Sagrada Familia inauguration VATICAN CITY:Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April, the Vatican said Thursday, including Algeria — the first time a pope will travel to the North African Muslim nation. The Vatican announced a series

Driving Sustained Growth in Gaming and Hospitality via Strategic Renovation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 –International Entertainment Corporation (the “Company“, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“; HKEX stock code: 1009), is pleased to announce that its revenue for the six months ended 31 December 2025 (the “Period“) recorded a

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah attended a breaking of fast event and tarawih prayers with the UPM community, receiving over RM10 million in zakat and waqf contributions for the university. SERDANG: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today graced a breaking of fast event and performed tarawih prayers with about 1,000 members of Universiti

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong says 36 dormant MKD companies with RM1.25 billion in liabilities must resolve financial obligations before being wound up. KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance will dissolve dormant Minister of Finance (Incorporated) companies once they settle outstanding financial obligations. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said this follows an Auditor

Marine police in Johor seized crude palm oil and illegal fireworks worth over RM627,000 in three separate raids, detaining three local men. JOHOR BAHRU: The Region Two Marine Police Force seized crude palm oil (CPO) and illegal fireworks worth a total of RM627,400 in three separate operations. The raids were conducted under Op Taring Landai

The government aims for 100% self-sufficiency in fresh milk by 2028, boosting local production with a RM30 million project and tackling feed costs. KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security aims to achieve complete self-sufficiency in fresh milk production by 2028. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the National Dairy Industry Development Programme

Penang police dismantle a drug syndicate, arresting three men and seizing heroin, syabu, and assets worth nearly RM1.2 million in a major operation. GEORGE TOWN: Penang police have crippled a drug processing and distribution syndicate following a series of raids. Three men were arrested and narcotics with an estimated street value of nearly RM1.2 million