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Hong Kong court denies pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung’s bid to end Tiananmen vigil subversion trial
HONG KONG, Nov 3 — Hong Kong’s High Court rejected an application today by pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung to terminate a subversion trial involving herself and a group that once organised commemorations of the Tiananmen crackdown. Chow, 40, the former
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Zayn Rayyan’s mother appeals five-year jail sentence for neglect
SHAH ALAM, Nov 3 — Ismanira Abdul Manaf, who was convicted and sentenced to five years’ jail for neglecting her late six-year-old autistic son, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, has filed a notice of appeal at the Shah Alam High Court.
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Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh to appeal conviction for lying to parliamentary committee
SINGAPORE, Nov 3 — Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition and Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh will appeal tomorrow against his conviction and S$14,000 (about RM45,100) fine for lying to a parliamentary committee, The Straits Times reported. Singh was found guilty in
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Singapore court sides with husband in company dispute involving missing Pamela Ling
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 — Seven months after the disappearance of Sarawak businesswoman Pamela Ling, the Singapore High Court has ruled in favour of her estranged husband Thomas Hah in a dispute over ownership of a company holding six commercial properties
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‘Utusan Malaysia’ welcomes Nga Kor Ming’s apology, considers matter settled
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Utusan Malaysia today said it welcomed the apology from Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming over the recent incident involving one of its reporters, describing it as a positive step to close the matter. In
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DoE seeks to hire 3,000 more officers to strengthen environmental enforcement
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Department of Environment (DOE) needs about 3,000 additional officers to strengthen monitoring and enforcement efforts nationwide, said its director-general, Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar. He said the proposal for additional staff has been
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Sultan Ibrahim begins four-day state visit to Saudi Arabia to deepen Malaysia-Saudi ties
RIYADH, Nov 3 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, arrived here today for a four-day state visit to Saudi Arabia to further strengthen bilateral relations, and to expand cooperation for the interest and benefit of the people and
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Science or smokescreen? Delhi’s artificial rain plan fails to wash away pollution crisis
NEW DELHI, Nov 3 — India’s efforts to combat air pollution by using cloud seeding in its sprawling capital New Delhi appear to have fallen flat, with scientists and activists questioning the effectiveness of the move. Cloud seeding involves spraying
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After two years of conflict, Gaza’s classrooms fill again with laughter and lessons
GAZA, Nov 3 — The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced this week that following the start of the ceasefire Gaza, it was reopening some schools in the territory, with children gradually returning to classes. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini
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Saudi, Russia-led bloc set to hike oil output as Opec+ eyes bigger market share
LONDON, Nov 3 — Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the Opec+ alliance are expected to agree to further hike oil production today, as the group continues to seek greater market share. Analysts predict a slight output
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