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DHAKA, Feb 17 — Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister today, marking a decisive political shift in the South Asian nation after his party’s sweeping parliamentary election victory. Rahman, 60, son of former
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Germany, France make proposals to simplify EU financial rules, letter shows
BERLIN, Feb 17 — France and Germany have urged the European Commission to bring forward an ambitious “financial services simplification package” to make EU rules easier to navigate and less burdensome for firms, according to a letter seen by Reuters
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UK jobless rate hits decade high outside pandemic, boosting rate cut bets
LONDON, Feb 17 — Britain’s jobless rate edged up late last year to its highest in over a decade outside the pandemic period and wage growth slowed further, data showed today, adding to investor bets on a UK interest rate cut
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Tony Fernandes says AirAsia unit close to Nasdaq deal valuing firm at US$1.5b
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the airline’s branding arm is nearing a deal for a backdoor listing on Nasdaq later this year that could value the new entity at about US$1.5 billion (RM7
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Singapore to raise pay for community care staff by at least 7pc
SINGAPORE, Feb 17 — Singapore will issue updated salary guidelines for workers of Community Care Organisations (CCOs) which includes a seven per cent or more raise in total annual remuneration for 23,000 staff, according to the Ministry of Health. Minister
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Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fasting on Thursday
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Muslims in Malaysia will begin fasting on Thursday, Feb 19, announced Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad. Syed Danial said the start date of the fast for states throughout Malaysia
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Woman escapes unhurt after tree falls onto car on Ipoh-Lumut Highway
IPOH, Feb 17 — A woman faced a terrifying ordeal this afternoon when a tree fell on her car along the Ipoh-Lumut Highway near the quarry area, heading towards Batu Gajah. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations,
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Police announce transfer, promotion of nine senior officers, including Johor deputy police chief post
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today announced the transfer and promotion of nine senior officers, effective March 16. PDRM secretary DCP Abdul Rahman Kassim said the list is led by Bukit Aman Special Branch I
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Anwar voices concern over Manjoi floods, says aid channelled to affected families
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern over the floods that have struck Manjoi in the Kinta district of Perak. He said he has been receiving continuous updates on the situation since yesterday
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Shah Alam council launches emergency tree audit after Section 7 incident
SHAH ALAM, Feb 17 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has implemented several measures to safeguard road users and the public following a fallen tree incident along Persiaran Tun Arshad Ayub, Section 7, here yesterday. MBSA Corporate and Public
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