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Five children among victims as fireworks shop blast in Hubei claims 12 lives during holiday
BEIJING, Feb 19 — Five children were among the 12 people killed in an explosion at a general store selling fireworks in China during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media said Thursday. Setting off fireworks and crackers is common
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Indonesia secures US$14.8m WHO grant to strengthen national health system
JAKARTA, Feb 19 — Indonesia has secured US$14.8 million (RM58 million) in grants from the World Health Organisation (WHO) after signing a Grant Agreement and Joint Workplan for the 2026-2027 biennium to strengthen national health programmes. The Indonesian Health Ministry’s
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Hot noodles, hotter fight: Samyang moves to protect Buldak abroad amid global copycats
SEOUL, Feb 19 — Samyang Foods Inc, known for its globally popular Buldak spicy ramyeon, said Thursday it plans to register an English trademark for its Buldak brand in response to a surge in counterfeit products overseas, Yonhap News Agency
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EcoCeres: Johor’s RM1.95b sustainable aviation fuel plant to boost Malaysia’s low‑carbon aviation role
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 19 — Malaysia has strengthened its position in the global low-carbon aviation fuel supply chain with the commissioning of a US$500 million (RM1.958 billion) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Tanjung Langsat, Johor. The development by Hong
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Duopharma Biotech shares rise on RM52.54m govt contract
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Duopharma Biotech Bhd’s shares rose during the early trading session today, after its unit received a letter of award (LOA) from the government for the supply of medical products worth RM52.54 million. At 9.49am, the
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KLIA records nearly 9,000 arrivals in just 2.5 hours on first day of CNY, says tourism minister
SIBU, Feb 19 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) recorded over 8,000 tourist arrivals within two hours on the first day of the Chinese New Year (CNY), said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Speaking to
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DOSM: Malaysia’s inflation rises 1.6pc in January, driven by personal care and education
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.6 per cent in January 2026 with the index points rising to 135.7 from 133.6 in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement
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Anwar says Pulapol quarters to be upgraded, police housing projects to be fast-tracked
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that plans are underway to upgrade dilapidated quarters at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol). He said several housing projects for police personnel that could be expedited have already
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Anwar: No one above the law in building houses of worship
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 19 — All religious activities and the construction of houses of worship must follow regulations stipulated by the authorities, stressed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the government has never prevented or restricted any religious activities,
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Police arrest 65-year-old over Jinjang ATM screen smashing spree, five cases solved
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Police have detained an elderly man believed to be involved in acts of mischief by smashing the screens of automated teller machines (ATMs) at several bank branches around Jinjang here. Sentul district police chief ACP
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