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‘Dishonest to ignore’: Lufthansa confronts its Nazi-era history for 100th anniversary
FRANKFURT, Feb 4 — To mark a century since its founding, Germany’s Lufthansa is reappraising its history to take on greater responsibility for its actions during the Nazi era, breaking with earlier attempts to separate its pre- and post-war identity.
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Convicted litterbugs to clean drains and toilets together on Feb 13, says Nga Kor Ming
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — All offenders convicted by the courts for littering offences will carry out Community Service Orders simultaneously on Feb 13, said Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming. He said offenders will serve their
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A new nuclear age beckons as clock ticks down on last Russia-US arms deal
MOSCOW, Feb 4 — The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States is due to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will also play a key role. The web of
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Ringgit stays below RM4 mark to USD amid cautious sentiment due to geopolitical risks
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 —The ringgit held steady against the US dollar at the close today, supported by positive business indicators across Asia, including Malaysia, but tilted down slightly amid cautious market sentiment due to heightened geopolitical risks. At 6pm,
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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for parts of Selangor, Johor, east Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a short-term thunderstorm warning for several regions across the country, with intense rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms expected to continue until 7pm today. The alert covers selected districts
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DPM Fadillah: PNB minority shareholder, no control over IJM decisions
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) has no influence over any corporate decisions of IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM) as it is only a minority shareholder, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He said PNB holds
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Govt mulls adding frozen food to SARA aid list
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The government will review improvements to the implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid, including a proposal to expand the scope of permitted goods to include frozen food products, says Finance Minister II Datuk
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Home Ministry: MyDigital ID won’t replace MyKad, rural communities and Orang Asli can still use manual services
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The government has given an assurance that whatever policies or approaches are implemented, including the process of digitalising services, especially in the field of security, will not jeopardise the people’s interests and future, including that
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Dzulkefly unveils National Policy for Rare Diseases as 12,000 Malaysians battle nearly 500 conditions
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — More than 12,000 patients in Malaysia are currently receiving treatment for rare diseases at government hospitals, involving almost 500 different types of conditions, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said. He said the true
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Malaysia to champion rare diseases at Asean level, Dzulkefly highlights funding, research and patient rights
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia is committed to elevating rare diseases as a regional priority as the host of the Asean Health Ministers’ Meeting (AHMM) 2026. He said the approach would
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