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Home Minister says outcome depends on investigation progress
KULIM, Jan 31 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the status of the investigation into the assault case involving the son of Pandan Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, will be determined based on the progress
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Italian boy, 11, forced off bus, walks 6km in icy conditions
MILAN, Jan 31 — An 11-year-old schoolboy who did not have money for a bus fare surcharge introduced for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics was forced to walk 6 kilometres (3.8 miles) home in sub-zero snowy weather, his family said
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Anwar hopes Thaipusam brings peace, gratitude and unity to Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus celebrating the festival. In a Facebook post, Anwar said Thaipusam is rich in meaning, symbolising sacrifice, reflection, spiritual strength and the value
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Indonesia launches Perminas as state rare earth manager under sovereign fund oversight
JAKARTA, Jan 31 — Indonesia has decided to establish a new state-owned enterprise, Perusahaan Mineral Nasional (Perminas), to manage strategic rare earth mineral resources nationwide. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the directive came directly from President Prabowo Subianto, who
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Singapore Food Agency pulls two more Dumex Dulac infant formulas over cereulide contamination
SINGAPORE, Jan 31 — The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered two additional Dumex Dulac infant formula products to be withdrawn from sale after detecting the cereulide toxin in recent tests. SFA and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said in
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Three hospitalised after four cars and tipper truck collide on Seletar Expressway in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jan 31 — Three men were taken to hospital after a collision involving four cars and a tipper truck on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) yesterday. Police said that officers received a call about the crash at around 5.10pm on
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Bersatu info chief defends Muhyiddin after Perikatan letter leak
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz today called a disciplinary complaint lodged against Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin “baseless,” arguing that it misinterprets the president’s constitutional powers within the party. The complaint was reportedly filed
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Firefighters help transport teacher weighing 350kg to hospital
ALOR GAJAH, Jan 31 — A 40-year-old teacher, weighing 350 kilogrammes (kg), required assistance from the Fire and Rescue Department to be transported to the hospital from his home in Kuala Sungai Baru here early today. Melaka Fire and Rescue
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Johor man under probe for potential link to infant deaths and child disappearances
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Malaysian police are investigating a Johor man suspected of links to two infant deaths and the disappearance of two other children after uncovering child‑sex abuse material tied to an international network. According to the NST,
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Cabinet agrees to 10-year prime minister limit, constitutional amendments to follow
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31 — The government has decided to introduce a 10-year limit on the tenure of the Prime Minister, in a move aimed at strengthening accountability, checks and balances, and constitutional governance. The decision follows extensive review of public
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