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Accused killer of Charlie Kirk makes first court appearance in high‑profile US trial
LOS ANGELES, Dec 12 — The man accused of killing right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk appeared in person in a US court for the first time on Thursday. Tyler Robinson looked on calmly as lawyers discussed procedural issues surrounding what
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Thailand’s PM dissolves parliament in shock move amid opposition clash
BANGKOK, Dec 12 — Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is “returning power to the people,” moving to dissolve parliament and clear the way for elections earlier than previously anticipated. Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat told Reuters
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Malaysia’s power giant TNB plugs into global glory at World Branding Awards
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s continuous commitment to strengthening its brand presence in an ever-changing market was recognised as it received the prestigious Brand of the Year 2025-2026 award at the World Branding Awards held in Osaka,
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ComfortDelGro to launch self-driving shuttles for Punggol residents in Singapore from early 2026
SINGAPORE, Dec 12 — Starting early next year, residents in Punggol will be able to book a ride in ComfortDelGro (CDG) five-seater self-driving shuttles through its Zig app under the new “Zig Driverless” option. The move comes after the Land
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Singtel hit with S$1m fine after 500,000 users lose voice service, including emergency hotlines
SINGAPORE, Dec 12 — Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), the largest telecommunications company in the island nation, has been slapped with a S$1 million (about RM3.18 million) fine by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (Imda), The penalty follows a fixed voice
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Man who confessed to killing wife in Seberang Jaya remanded seven days until Dec 18, say Penang cops
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Dec 12 — A man who surrendered himself after admitting to murdering his wife several days ago at their apartment in Jalan Tuna, Seberang Jaya, here yesterday has been remanded for seven days. Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) police
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MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge, heavy rain in east coast and west Sarawak from Dec 14-18
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today said a monsoon surge is expected to develop between December 14 and 18, potentially bringing continuous heavy rain to parts of the peninsula and western Sarawak. In a statement
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Retired headmaster fined RM10,000 for threatening forensic pathologist online
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 12 — A retired primary school headmaster who made an online threat against a forensic pathologist involved in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest was fined RM10,000, or in default, two months’ jail. Sessions Court Judge Marlina Ibrahim
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Human foetus found in garbage truck in Bukit Jalil with serious injuries, say police
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — A baby foetus discovered in a garbage truck in Bukit Jalil, Cheras, near here yesterday suffered multiple serious injuries to its body. Cheras District Police Chief ACP Aidil Bolhassan said the male foetus, around 25
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Batik Air adds direct flights from Subang to Singapore, Jakarta, JB and Langkawi
SUBANG, Dec 12 — Batik Air has launched four new routes from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, offering direct flights to Singapore, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, and Langkawi. The airline said the expansion further strengthens Subang’s position as a
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