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Fear and silence mark Myanmar’s general election under military rule
YANGON, Dec 27 — Campaigning ahead of Myanmar’s general election that begins on Sunday has been shorn of the energy of previous polls, residents said, as voting is scheduled amid a civil war and a humanitarian crisis as well as
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Ringgit to trade in narrow 4.03–4.05 range amid holiday lull
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul
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MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain across multiple states, with some alerts extended to Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday. MetMalaysia in a statement announced that in Pahang, the affected areas are Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin
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No foul play in Sentul flat fire that killed mother and son
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Police have found no elements of criminal activity in a fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her son at a flat in Sentul here yesterday, according to Sinar Harian. Sentul district police chief
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AI must be paired with digital literacy to curb misinformation
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 27 — The application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology must be strategically complemented by efforts to strengthen digital and social media literacy, to ensure the country’s information ecosystem remains safe, ethical and responsible, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into allegations of money laundering. The ministry said the administrative measure was
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