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China warns US against ‘plotting’ on Taiwan, says move could trigger confrontation
MUNICH, Feb 14 — Beijing’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned the United States today against “plotting” on Taiwan, saying it could lead to a “confrontation” with China. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Foreign Minister Wang said that in
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Indonesia weighs tin export ban to boost downstream industry
JAKARTA, Feb 14 — Indonesia is studying a plan to halt tin exports as part of efforts to strengthen domestic economy. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said exports of raw materials must be replaced with downstream industrial products
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Singapore mulls regulating ‘blind boxes’ to curb gambling risks as concerns grow over impact on minors
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — Singapore said it plans to regulate the sale of “blind box” products after the controversial marketing strategy raised concerns worldwide about gambling inducement. Blind boxes are retail products, typically toys or collectibles, sold in sealed packaging
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Anwar urges Muslims to use Ramadan to better themselves
KUALA KANGSAR, Feb 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised Muslims in the country to make full use of Ramadan by striving to improve their personal conduct and character. “Allah reminds us that this (Ramadan) is an
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Hamzah claims 19 Bersatu MPs back him, proclaims himself ‘captain of a new struggle’ for all races
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin today declared himself as the “captain” of “a new struggle” to build the nation together for all races following his expulsion from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). While noting that he
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Noh Omar quits Bersatu Supreme Council, questions disciplinary board over expulsions
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Tan Sri Noh Omar today announced his resignation as a Supreme Council member of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), citing dissatisfaction over the party’s recent disciplinary actions. He said the Disciplinary Board had failed to
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‘I’m now your number one enemy’, Hamzah Zainudin tells Muhyiddin as he digs in as Opposition Leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin today said he will not appeal against Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (Bersatu) decision to expel him. A defiant Hamzah said he would now turn from party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s
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Anwar announces RM20m for Chinese schools ahead of Chinese New Year, urges students to value respect and character
IPOH, Feb 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM20 million allocation for Chinese vernacular schools (SJKC) in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year. Anwar said the funding would be in addition to the RM80
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Bersatu tasks Radzi Jidin, Faizal Azumu to carry out deputy president duties
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Datuk Mohd Radzi Md Jidin and Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu have been appointed to carry out the duties of deputy president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) following a party Supreme Council meeting today. Bersatu
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