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Shah Alam High Court jails father 16 years for slamming baby to death
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Shah Alam High Court today sentenced a man to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two-month-old baby girl four years ago. Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin handed
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Investors rush to gold and silver after Trump Greenland tariff threat rattles stocks
HONG KONG, Jan 19 — Gold and silver hit record highs Monday while most equity markets fell after Donald Trump revived trade war fears by threatening several European nations with tariffs over their opposition to the United States buying Greenland.
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Global growth gets a 2026 upgrade — but IMF says AI hype could still unravel the boom
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 — The IMF upgraded its 2026 global growth forecast Monday, citing a boost from tech investments but warning that a re-evaluation of AI productivity gains or renewed trade tensions could bring disruptions. World economic growth is projected
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IJM faces dual scrutiny from MACC and UK fraud office over RM2.5b allegations
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified a member of IJM Corporation Bhd’s top management who holds a Tan Sri title, along with a company adviser, as persons of interest in its probe into allegations
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Karachi mall inferno kills 15, over 60 still missing as firefighters comb ruins
KARACHI, Jan 19 — Pakistani firefighters began searching the smouldering remains of a sprawling Karachi shopping mall on Monday for more than 60 people still missing after a massive fire that killed at least 15 people. The fire started late
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Putin also invited to Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, says Kremlin
MOSCOW, Jan 19 — Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” meant to oversee governance and reconstruction in postwar Gaza, the Kremlin said Monday. ”President Putin also received an invitation to
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PM Anwar expresses gratitude to all for making Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship a success
SERDANG, Jan 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed his deep appreciation to all parties who contributed to the success of Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship 2025, throughout last year. Anwar said that all personnel involved, including security forces,
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PM: King’s royal address to be conscientiously implemented by Madani govt
SERDANG, Jan 19 — The Royal Address of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia will be implemented rigorously by the Madani government, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Finance Minister said His Majesty’s Royal Address at the
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MACC submits armed forces corruption probe to prosecutors for possible charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has submitted its investigation file related to Ops Parasit and Ops Star on senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers to the public prosecutor for review and further directives. MACC chief commissioner
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Hannah Yeoh establishes five new MP-led monitoring committees to oversee DBKL 2026 budget expenditure
KUALA LUMPUR, January 19 — Federal Territories minister Hannah Yeoh has announced the establishment of five new monitoring committee to oversee the expenditure of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) 2026 Budget. The decision came following the inaugural meeting of
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