Selangor couple’s ‘Blind Box’ surprise unboxes RM13.26mil Magnum 4D Jackpot win
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Selangor couple’s ‘Blind Box’ surprise unboxes RM13.26mil Magnum 4D Jackpot win
PETALING JAYA: A simple romantic surprise turned into an unbelievable stroke of luck for a young Selangor couple, when their "blind box" gift inspired a Magnum 4D Jackpot combination worth a staggering RM13,256,447.
This ends now: JPJ armed and ready for 'war' on overloaded lorries
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This ends now: JPJ armed and ready for 'war' on overloaded lorries
PUTRAJAYA: In its toughest enforcement operation against overloaded lorries yet, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is set to begin a nationwide crackdown on Tuesday (Oct 13) – with its officers armed in anticipation of any intimidation by hired thugs.
Flash floods send 59 to relief centre in Lipis
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Flash floods send 59 to relief centre in Lipis
KUANTAN: A total of 59 people from 17 families were evacuated in Lipis due to flash floods caused by rain for over one hour early on Tuesday (Oct 14).
Anwar says Malaysia not invited to Gaza summit over conditional support
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Anwar says Malaysia not invited to Gaza summit over conditional support
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was not invited to the Gaza peace summit in Egypt due to its conditional support for Donald Trump's 20 point peace plan, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver follows suit
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GOLD prices climbed to a record high above $4,100 on Tuesday on increased U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut prospects, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also reached an all-time peak. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/gold-hits-record-high-on-us-rate-cut-bets-silver-follows-suit)
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GOLD prices climbed to a record high above $4,100 on Tuesday on increased U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut prospects, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also reached an all-time peak. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/gold-hits-record-high-on-us-rate-cut-bets-silver-follows-suit)
New loans to help lift property sector
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CHINA has approved bank loans totaling 7 trillion yuan ($981.9 billion) for unfinished real estate projects through a State-coordinated "whitelist" mechanism designed to ensure the completion of stalled housing projects and restore confidence in the tepid property market, analysts said. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/new-loans-to-help-lift-property-sector)
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CHINA has approved bank loans totaling 7 trillion yuan ($981.9 billion) for unfinished real estate projects through a State-coordinated "whitelist" mechanism designed to ensure the completion of stalled housing projects and restore confidence in the tepid property market, analysts said. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/new-loans-to-help-lift-property-sector)
Asian stocks trim gains as US-China trade tensions weigh on sentiment
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Most Asian stock markets pared or reversed earlier gains on Tuesday, as positive sentiment from signs that China and the U.S. were on track to discuss tariffs and export controls fizzled out as the countries gave conflicting signals. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/asian-stocks-trim-gains-as-us-china-trade-tensions-weigh-on-sentiment)
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Most Asian stock markets pared or reversed earlier gains on Tuesday, as positive sentiment from signs that China and the U.S. were on track to discuss tariffs and export controls fizzled out as the countries gave conflicting signals. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/asian-stocks-trim-gains-as-us-china-trade-tensions-weigh-on-sentiment)
Citi rolls out generative AI in Malaysia to boost productivity and innovation
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KUALA LUMPUR: Citi has expanded the rollout of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to employees in Malaysia, aiming to boost productivity, foster innovation, and strengthen its leadership in digital banking. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/citi-rolls-out-generative-ai-in-malaysia-to-boost-productivity-and-innovation)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Citi has expanded the rollout of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to employees in Malaysia, aiming to boost productivity, foster innovation, and strengthen its leadership in digital banking. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/citi-rolls-out-generative-ai-in-malaysia-to-boost-productivity-and-innovation)
Oil falls as US-China trade tensions rattle nerves
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SINGAPORE: Oil prices reversed early gains and fell on Tuesday amid uncertainty about trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the world's top two economies, which could weigh on global fuel demand. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/oil-falls-as-us-china-trade-tensions-rattle-nerves)
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SINGAPORE: Oil prices reversed early gains and fell on Tuesday amid uncertainty about trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the world's top two economies, which could weigh on global fuel demand. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/oil-falls-as-us-china-trade-tensions-rattle-nerves)
School stabbing: Special committee set up to ensure thorough investigation, says Fadhlina
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School stabbing: Special committee set up to ensure thorough investigation, says Fadhlina
PETALING JAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said a special committee has been established to ensure that all aspects related to the stabbing case involving two students are investigated thoroughly, transparently, and fairly.
Influenza clusters rising in Penang but situation under control, says CM
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Influenza clusters rising in Penang but situation under control, says CM
GEORGE TOWN: The number of influenza clusters in Penang has risen to 36 as of the 41st epidemiological week (ME41), but the situation remains under control, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
ECRL theft cases soar with 32 incidents along alignment
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ECRL theft cases soar with 32 incidents along alignment
MARAN: The first 11 days of October have proven to be disastrous for the progress of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) as the project saw its 32nd case of theft or vandalism along its alignment that stretches from Kota Baru to Port Klang.
Rising trend of misconduct in schools needs urgent collective action, says Education DG
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Rising trend of misconduct in schools needs urgent collective action, says Education DG
KUALA LUMPUR: The growing trend of negative behaviour in schools must be viewed in a broader context, not just as isolated disciplinary breaches, says Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.
Sabah polls: Warisan confident single-party rule can happen again
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Sabah polls: Warisan confident single-party rule can happen again
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan's strategy to partner with the people is to ensure that a local party can win the upcoming Sabah election, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea
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BEIJING/LOS ANGELES: The United States and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/us-china-roll-out-tit-for-tat-port-fees-threatening-more-turmoil-at-sea)
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BEIJING/LOS ANGELES: The United States and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/us-china-roll-out-tit-for-tat-port-fees-threatening-more-turmoil-at-sea)
Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver follows suit
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GOLD prices moved past $4,100 to a record high on Tuesday on increased prospects of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also scaled an all-time peak. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/gold-hits-record-high-on-us-rate-cut-bets-silver-follows-suit)
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GOLD prices moved past $4,100 to a record high on Tuesday on increased prospects of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also scaled an all-time peak. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/gold-hits-record-high-on-us-rate-cut-bets-silver-follows-suit)
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Crypto market sheds US$150bil as China hits back at the US
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES continued to lose ground after a historic round of liquidations that triggered a sharp selloff over the weekend. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/crypto-market-sheds-us150bil-as-china-hits-back-at-the-us)
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES continued to lose ground after a historic round of liquidations that triggered a sharp selloff over the weekend. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/crypto-market-sheds-us150bil-as-china-hits-back-at-the-us)
FBM KLCI dips for third day as regional markets slide; Genting counters buck trend
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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell for a third straight session, mirroring regional weakness as cautious sentiment continued to weigh on the market. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/fbm-klci-dips-for-third-day-as-regional-markets-slide-genting-counters-buck-trend)
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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell for a third straight session, mirroring regional weakness as cautious sentiment continued to weigh on the market. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/fbm-klci-dips-for-third-day-as-regional-markets-slide-genting-counters-buck-trend)
Malaysia lowers November crude palm oil reference price, maintains duty at 10%
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lowered its November crude palm oil reference price to a level that maintains the export duty at 10%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Tuesday. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/malaysia-lowers-november-crude-palm-oil-reference-price-maintains-duty-at-10)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lowered its November crude palm oil reference price to a level that maintains the export duty at 10%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Tuesday. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/malaysia-lowers-november-crude-palm-oil-reference-price-maintains-duty-at-10)
Police wrap up probe into Year Four pupil’s death, says Alzafny
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Police wrap up probe into Year Four pupil’s death, says Alzafny
SEREMBAN: Police have wrapped up investigations into the death of a Year Four pupil here after recording statements from 49 witnesses, said Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad.