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No Michelle Yeoh in ‘Fire and Ash’ — but James Cameron says she’s key to the future of ‘Avatar’
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysian fans may soon see Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh step into the world of Pandora, with Avatar creator James Cameron confirming that the Oscar-winning actress is slated to appear in the franchise’s fourth and fifth films —
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Police confirm journalist’s arrest over remarks made at public forum in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Police confirmed the arrest of a journalist over remarks made during a public forum. Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said in a statement that the journalist is being investigated under Section
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EU safety agency tells airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid US-Iran tensions
PARIS, Jan 17 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Friday advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, after threats of US attacks that have put the Islamic republic on guard. “Given the ongoing situation and the potential for US
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Singapore scientists find way to help diabetic wounds heal faster
SINGAPORE, Jan 17 — Singapore scientists may have found a new way to help patients with diabetes avoid foot amputations by improving the healing of chronic wounds. The team discovered that treating skin cells with the antioxidant enzyme catalase can
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Targeted subsidies a more realistic approach to ease living costs, says Treasury sec‑gen
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — Despite the view that subsidies are inefficient and prices of basic necessities should be determined by market forces, the Madani Government has chosen a more realistic approach by providing targeted subsidies to help households cope with
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Home Ministry heeds PM’s directive to shelve MAF, PDRM procurement decisions, says minister
KULIM, Jan 17 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s instruction to temporarily shelve procurement decisions by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) linked to corruption issues. Minister Datuk
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Home minister warns employers foreign workers must have valid documents after factory raid, bogus papers found
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said it was imperative that employers ensure their foreign workers had valid papers. He said this when asked at an event in Kulim today on the recent operation on
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Home minister: Police arrested journalist as part of due process, not to suppress free speech
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail denied that the recent arrest of a journalist was an act of suppression. Speaking at an event in Kulim today, Saifuddin said, “In principle, we always respect freedom
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PM Anwar: Improvements to SARA ensure more orderly, targeted aid disbursement
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said improvements to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance, which began today, were formulated with full commitment to ensure that the people can meet their basic needs in a
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