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Hong Kong evacuates thousands after WWII-era bomb found
HONG KONG, Sept 20 — Hong Kong authorities have evacuated thousands of residents over a bomb left over from World War II that was discovered at a construction site. Police said the bomb—found yesterday—weighed about 450 kilograms, adding that they
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French first couple to present ‘scientific’ evidence in lawsuit against US influencer
WASHINGTON, Sept 20 — Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron will offer “scientific” evidence and photos proving that France’s first lady is a woman, the lawyer representing them in a US lawsuit said yesterday. Attorney Tom Clare said the Macrons planned to
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Malaysian Armed Forces ready for monsoon season, pledges rapid response to flood-hit areas, says Mohd
KUANTAN, Sept 20 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is prepared to mobilise its personnel and assets to flood-affected areas during the upcoming monsoon season. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar said a range of preparations
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S&P Global reaffirms Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings, stable outlook, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF). The rating
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Malaysia’s halal trade fair Mihas 2025 draws record deals, says Matrade
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) 2025 has recorded RM4.97 billion in sales as of the third day of the event, and the figure is set to increase even higher, according to the Malaysia External
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Singapore’s DSTA unveils Gaia, a generative AI tool to revolutionise defence capabilities
SINGAPORE, Sept 20 — Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is set to enhance its focus on drones, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI), having developed its proprietary generative AI tool. The tech is named Gaia, short for Generative AI
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Singapore police arrest three more in fake SAF bulk order scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Three more individuals were apprehended by Singapore police in connection with an alleged scam involving fake bulk orders, as reported by The Straits Times. These arrests add to the earlier apprehension of two suspects, bringing the
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Pahang Sultan presents keys to 50 Ru’RASA home recipients, calls for fair housing for all races
KUANTAN, Sept 20 — Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yesterday attended the key handover ceremony for the Rumah Rakyat Al-Sultan Abdullah (Ru’RASA) at Kampung Paya Luas near here. A post on the official Facebook page of
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Sabah PAS leader files police report after red paint attack at home in Kota Kinabalu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Sabah PAS commissioner Datuk Aliakbar Gulasan has lodged a police report after red paint was splashed on the gate of his home in Kota Kinabalu and a note bearing the word “Datuk” was left behind.
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Woman loses RM60,000 in ‘cleansing ritual’ scam at Sibu market
SIBU, Sept 20 — A trip to the market turned into a traumatic ordeal for a woman in her 70s after she was tricked into a so-called ‘cleansing ritual’ and lost jewellery and savings worth RM60,794. Sibu police chief ACP
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