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Pentagon, in statement, to cut academic ties with Harvard
WASHINGTON, — Feb 7 — The Pentagon is to cut all academic ties with Harvard University, ending military education, fellowships and certificate programs, it said in a statement yesterday. The move is the latest in the Trump administration’s battle with
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China overturns death sentence for Canadian in drug case
TORONTO, Feb 7 — China has overturned the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, a Canadian official told AFP yesterday, in a possible sign of a diplomatic thaw as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to boost trade ties with
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Singapore anti‑drug raids net 99 arrests as Central Narcotics Bureau seizes drugs worth over S$38,000
SINGAPORE, Feb 7 — The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) seized more than S$38,000 (RM117,979) worth of drugs in an islandwide operation from February 2 to 6. CNB said the raids covered areas including Ang Mo Kio, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong,
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Singapore reports no Nipah virus cases, steps up monitoring of Bangladesh and West Bengal outbreaks
SINGAPORE, Feb 7 — The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said no Nipah virus cases have been detected in Singapore, while it monitors outbreaks in Bangladesh and West Bengal. CDA confirmed it is aware of a case reported in Naogaon District,
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Half-price tolls Feb 14–15 for CNY; minister urges drivers to plan trips with MyPLUS-TTA and TuJu apps
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The government has agreed to provide a 50 per cent toll discount on Feb 14 and 15, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He
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DAP Youth chief urges action against ‘illegal temple’ rally organisers, calls for end to divisive labels
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY) has urged authorities to take action against the organisers of the “Himpunan Gerakan Anti Rumah Anutan Haram” rally, warning that the gathering risks fuelling racial and religious tensions, DAPSY chief Woo
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KTMB backs Transport Ministry’s move to toughen penalties for cable theft and rail trespassing
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has welcomed the Transport Ministry’s (MOT) proposal to review existing laws to impose stricter penalties on cable theft and trespassing along national rail facilities. KTMB said such incidents not only disrupt
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Johor Pakatan starts internal seat-sharing talks as state polls loom
KULAI, Feb 7 — Johor Pakatan Harapan (PH) has begun preliminary negotiations and discussions on seat distribution in preparation for a possible state election. Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching said the discussions currently involve only parties within the PH
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Water rationing in Kluang, Pontian starts tonight till Feb 28 as Machap dam levels drop
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 7 — Johor water operator Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd (Ranhill SAJ) will implement scheduled water supply in the Kluang and Pontian districts from midnight tonight until Feb 28, following a downward trend in the water level at
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Dr Wan Azizah: Govt committed to improving basic amenities in every Malaysian village
SEPANG, Feb 7 — The Madani government aims to develop every village in the country to the best possible level, encompassing basic infrastructure, the economy and public well-being, said the Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
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