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Chernobyl’s safety shield was meant to last a century — war has changed that
CHERNOBYL, Dec 26 — Inside an abandoned control room at Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a worker in an orange hardhat gazed at a grey wall of seemingly endless dials, screens and gauges that were supposed to prevent disaster. The
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A year after Jeju Air disaster, victims’ families say truth remains out of reach
SEOUL, Dec 26 — A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss a one-year deadline to release a progress report, two officials said, as frustrated relatives of the victims continue to
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Ringgit slips slightly but holds firm after testing 4.03 against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today but was said to maintain its momentum as it attempted to breach the 4.03 level during the morning session. At 6pm, the local currency edged down
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After 1MDB conviction, Najib urges Malaysians to stay calm, vows to continue legal fight
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 ― Datuk Seri Najib Razak has called on Malaysians to remain calm after he was convicted and sentenced to jail by the High Court today after being found guilty of abuse of power and money laundering involving
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Singapore minister thanks strangers who returned his lost wallet in France
SINGAPORE, Dec 26 — Singapore’s Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Transport Baey Yam Keng has shared a heartwarming Christmas encounter from a recent trip to France, after a stranger went out of her way to return
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Singapore court charges man who admitted consuming drugs with former lawyer Ravi before his death
SINGAPORE, Dec 26 — A man who admitted consuming drugs with former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, widely known as M. Ravi, hours before his death was charged in court today with arranging a gathering for drug use. Shawn Loo Zhi
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Eight to face charges over Kampung Sungai Baru clash that injured ex-Dang Wangi police chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — Eight individuals arrested over the incident at Kampung Sungai Baru, which left the former Dang Wangi police chief injured in September, will soon face charges. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the investigation
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Police yet to trace family of woman who lived a year at KLIA Terminal 1
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 — The police have yet to trace the family of a local woman who allegedly lived for a year at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. KLIA police chief ACP Azman Shari’at said the woman,
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Tapir carcass discovered near lemang stall in Kijal, Perhilitan advises motorists to be alert in wildlife zones
CHUKAI, Dec 26 — A male tapir was found dead, believed to have been hit by a vehicle on Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan near a lemang stall in Kijal here today. Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Loo Kean
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Embassy warns Malaysians in Cambodia to steer clear of six provinces until further notice
PHNOM PENH, Dec 26 — Malaysians in Cambodia are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Koh Kong and Pursat Provinces, until further notice. “Malaysian citizens in Cambodia are advised to stay informed through
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