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Six states under thunderstorm warning as MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rain and strong winds
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six states until 7pm today. It said in a statement that the severe weather forecast covers Kulim and
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Border ceasefire brings hope but evacuees in Thailand and Cambodia remain wary
BANGKOK, Dec 28 — At a Thai university-turned-shelter for displaced people, Kanlaya Somjettana is reluctant to go home even after a truce halted weeks of border clashes with Cambodia, fearing the violence may not be over. She said some people
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Bangladesh police say suspects in student leader killing fled to India, straining ties
DHAKA, Dec 28 — Bangladesh police today said the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour. Hadi, a vocal India critic who took part in
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Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies
LONDON, Dec 28 — The year-end plunge in cryptocurrencies has rattled companies that had bet heavily on bitcoin, sending share prices tumbling and reviving fears of a bubble. Below AFP explains what happens to these bitcoin-buying firms when prices drop.
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Singapore Workers’ Party cadres seek special conference after Pritam Singh conviction
SINGAPORE, Dec 28 — The Workers’ Party (WP) has confirmed that its cadres have requested a special conference to be convened, following party secretary-general Pritam Singh’s recent conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee, according to Channel News Asia (CNA).
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Plan ahead: Jalan Bukit Bintang to close Jan 1 and Jan 3 for ‘I Lite U’ festival programme
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Kuala Lumpur’s most recognisable shopping strip will be fully closed on two nights in early January to make way for the dry run and official launch of the “I Lite U” Festival 2026 Lighting Programme.
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Perak invests in smarter, kinder stray animal management
IPOH, Dec 28 — The Perak state government has strengthened its commitment to addressing the issue of stray animals in a sustainable, humane and shared-responsibility manner by increasing the allocation to RM0.3 million for next year. State Housing and Local
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New MB sworn in but Perlis political drama deepens as state PAS Youth chief reveals SD invite
KANGAR, Dec 28 — Perlis PAS Youth chief Haziq Asyraf today said he had been invited to sign a statutory declaration (SD) against the former state menteri besar without party authorisation, but he declined to attend because it was not
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1MDB verdict shows need for stronger governance, says DAP chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo today said the 1MDB trial findings highlight the urgent need for institutional reforms in Malaysia to prevent future corruption and abuse of power. He noted that while the Anwar
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Taiping retiree loses over RM300,000 in life savings by phone fraudsters claiming police and TNB links
IPOH, Dec 28 — An elderly woman suffered a loss of RM318,521 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate impersonating the authorities. Taiping district police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail said the 74-year-old victim, a government retiree, lodged a
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