Explainer-Drone incursions: What can airports do to prevent them?

LONDON (Reuters) -Drones have increasingly disrupted airspace across Europe in recent weeks, raising alarm over the repeated incursions of uncrewed aerial vehicles and prompting airport shutdowns and flight

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Malaysia to intensify efforts to counter anti-palm oil campaign – PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Thanks to scientific findings, Malaysia has succeeded in countering Western criticism of palm oil through increased exports, especially to China and India, said Prime Minister Datuk

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Trump's call to prosecute Comey could bolster former FBI director's defense

(Reuters) -Donald Trump achieved a long-sought goal when federal prosecutors brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, but the U.S. president’s loud campaign against his adversary

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Budget 2026: Govt increases Health Ministry allocation to RM46.5bil

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government has allocated RM46.5bil to the Health Ministry under Budget 2026, up from RM45.3bil this year, to ensure equitable, quality and affordable healthcare access.

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Budget 2026: RM250mil allocated to boost conservation efforts, sustainable living

IPOH: Efforts to protect Malaysia’s rich flora and fauna, and to promote sustainable living, will continue under new budget measures focusing on conservation, renewable energy and community involvement.

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Optimistic outlook for labour market, jobless rate to remain at 3%

KUALA LUMPUR: The labour market is expected to remain optimistic in 2026, underpinned by resilient domestic demand and the continued expansion in key sectors. It will also be

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Tourism set to fuel services sector growth

PETALING JAYA: The services sector is projected to grow by 5.2% in 2026, with all subsectors contributing to the expansion. This growth will be led by increased tourism

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Domestic demand, private consumption and investment to stay robust

KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic demand is expected to register a growth of 5.4% in 2026, steered by sustained private sector expenditure at 5.7%. The strong consumption and investment activities

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Manufacturing outlook stays strong in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The growth in the domestic manufacturing sector is projected to remain steady at 3% in 2026, supported by both export- and domestic-oriented industries. The broader gains

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Upward growth trend persists for domestic agriculture sector

KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic agriculture sector is forecast to expand by 2.2% in 2026, supported by all subsectors except forestry and logging. The oil palm subsector is projected

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Govt increases loan facilities, guarantee for entrepreneurs to RM50bil in 2026 – PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The amount of government loan facilities and guarantees available to benefit local entrepreneurs will increase to RM50 billion next year from RM40 billion, said Prime Minister

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Budget 2026: Special RM500 aid for civil servants, pensioners

PETALING JAYA: All civil servants from grade 56 and below, including contract staff, will receive a special financial aid of RM500, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full

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Another round of cash aid for Ramadan and CNY in 2026

PETALING JAYA: Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) cash aid will continue to be provided to 22 million Malaysians aged 18 and above in 2026, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Trump’s crackdown on EVs hits home in the Battery Belt

STANTON, Tenn (Reuters) -Stanton, Tennessee – population 450 – welcomed a massive new neighbor a few years ago: a Ford electric-truck and joint venture battery plant slated to

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Judges to receive up to 30% salary increase as cabinet ministers continue 20% pay cut

PETALING JAYA: The 20% pay cut for cabinet ministers will continue, while judges are set to receive a salary increase from Jan 1, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri

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Upward growth trend persists for domestic agriculture sector

KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic agriculture sector is forecast to expand by 2.2% in 2026, supported by all subsectors except forestry and logging. The oil palm subsector is projected

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Manufacturing outlook stays strong in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The growth in the domestic manufacturing sector is projected to remain steady at 3% in 2026, supported by both export- and domestic-oriented industries. The broader gains

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Domestic demand, private consumption and investment to stay robust

KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic demand is expected to register a growth of 5.4% in 2026, steered by sustained private sector expenditure at 5.7%. The strong consumption and investment activities

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Tourism set to fuel services sector growth

PETALING JAYA: The services sector is projected to grow by 5.2% in 2026, with all subsectors contributing to the expansion. This growth will be led by increased tourism

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Optimistic outlook for labour market, jobless rate to remain at 3%

KUALA LUMPUR: The labour market is expected to remain optimistic in 2026, underpinned by resilient domestic demand and the continued expansion in key sectors. It will also be

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