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Vietnam’s coffee pride shaken as police investigate fake blends made from soybeans
HANOI, Jan 30 — Police in Vietnam have launched a criminal investigation into a warehouse accused of producing fake coffee made from soybeans following a raid earlier this week, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday. The police seized
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Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair, raising fresh questions over central bank independence
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 — Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to be the next US central bank chief, the US president announced Friday on social media. Trump’s decision caps a closely watched search for a successor
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Singapore man jailed five-weeks after luring nurse into toilet and exposing himself to her
SINGAPORE, Jan 30 — A 44-year-old man who exposed himself and made sexual advances towards a nurse while being treated at a Singapore public hospital has reportedly been sentenced to five weeks’ jail by a Magistrate’s Court here. Charles Teng
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Under threat of disruption, Singapore economic review urges all-in approach to AI and learning
SINGAPORE, Jan 30 — A Singapore government-led review has reportedly recommended that the country move decisively to position itself as a global artificial intelligence hub while accelerating AI adoption across the economy. The review also called for a revamp of
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From army chief to welfare fund boss, charges mount
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The recent spate of prosecutions against four senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers within a fortnight demonstrates that no one is above the law, even at the highest echelons of command, when it comes to
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Govt cracking down on foreigners abusing social visit passes
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 — The government is taking firm action against foreign nationals who abuse social visit passes to work illegally in Malaysia, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today. Speaking at a press conference, Fahmi said Prime Minister Datuk
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JPJ opens online bidding for ‘FH’ vehicle plates from Feb 1–5 to mark FT Day, minimum bid from RM300
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 — The Ministry of Transport, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), will open online bidding for the Special Registration Number ‘FH’ series for five days starting Sunday, Feb 1, in conjunction with Federal Territory Day 2026. JPJ
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Diversity strengthens Malaysia, unity minister says in Thaipusam message
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Malaysians have been urged not to use religion as a tool to incite conflict or disputes, particularly on social media, but instead to collectively reject hatred, provocation, stereotypes and prejudice to preserve national harmony. National
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MACC investigative processes linked to Albert Tei not open to judicial review, High Court rules
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The High Court here today dismissed an application for leave to commence judicial review filed by lawyer Mahajoth Singh to challenge two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) orders related to his client, businessman Albert Tei, which
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Kluang couple in their 60s claim trial to firearm, ammunition and cannabis charges
KLUANG, Jan 30 — An elderly married couple pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to charges of possessing a firearm, ammunition and drugs at a house in Taman Sri Kluang on Jan 22. Koh Yaw, 61, and
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