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Jakarta mosque blasts likely driven by personal motive, not religion, police say
JAKARTA, Nov 11 — Explosions that injured dozens of people at a Jakarta mosque last week may not have been set off for religious reasons, and a personal motive may be involved, police said yesterday. More than 50 people were
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Sarawak timber magnate Tiong Hiew King dies at 91
SIBU, Nov 11 — Rimbunan Hijau Group executive chairman and philanthropist Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King passed away at about 11am today after a period of illness. He was 91. Tiong was also the founding president of the World Fuzhou
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Anwar pledges to promote Perodua after 5.5 millionth car milestone
RAWANG, Nov 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today declared he would act as Perodua’s top salesman when travelling overseas, pledging to promote the national carmaker as part of Malaysia’s push to bring its automotive industry onto the
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Thailand to brief Washington on pause in Cambodia peace deal after border blast injures four
BANGKOK, Nov 11 — Thailand’s government confirmed today it will halt the implementation of an enhanced ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, signed last month in the presence of US President Donald Trump and said it would explain its decision to Washington.
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How Japan PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks triggered a diplomatic storm with China
TOKYO, Nov 11 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked a diplomatic spat with China over remarks last week that a hypothetical Chinese attack on democratically-ruled Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo. Until now, Japanese leaders have avoided
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India launches terror probe after deadly Delhi car explosion kills eight
NEW DELHI, Nov 11 — Indian police are probing a deadly car blast in the capital Delhi under a law used to fight “terrorism”, an officer said today, as forensic experts sought evidence to establish the cause of the first
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Who’s sitting on a fortune? Aussie lottery winner yet to claim RM13m prize after 12 months
SYDNEY, Nov 11 — An Australian who struck it rich with a A$4.8 million (RM13 million) lottery ticket has yet to claim their winnings — almost a year after the life-changing draw, reported The Straits Times. The mystery winner bought the
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Mr DIY shares rise after Q3 profit rises 12pc on new store openings
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd shares rose 2.5 per cent in early trade on Bursa Malaysia today after the company reported stronger earnings for the third quarter (3Q) ended September 30, 2025. The country’s largest
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Sony lifts full-year forecast on ‘Demon Slayer’ success, strong PlayStation sales
TOKYO, Nov 11 — Japanese giant Sony hiked its full-year revenue and profit forecasts today on the back of the huge global success of the latest Demon Slayer anime blockbuster. The company also put the increase down to higher sales of its PlayStation
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Australian arrested upon return to Singapore months after alleged RM1,600 anti-ageing supplements theft at Changi Airport
SINGAPORE, Nov 11 — An Australian woman accused of stealing a box of anti-ageing supplements worth more than S$500 (RM1,600) from Changi Airport’s transit area earlier this year was arrested when she returned to Singapore several months later, CNA reported.
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