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South Korean President Lee and Brazil’s Lula bond over rise from humble beginnings ahead of Seoul summit
SEOUL, Feb 23 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung praised the resolve of Brazil’s leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of talks in Seoul on today, saying both rose to the top from hardscrabble beginnings. Lula is the
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China urges US to cancel Trump’s unilateral tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
BEIJING, Feb 23 — China urged the United States today to cancel unilateral tariffs announced by President Donald Trump after the US Supreme Court struck down many of his measures. The court ruled six to three on Friday that Trump
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Asian markets climb and dollar weakens as US Supreme Court curbs Trump’s tariff authority
HONG KONG, Feb 23 — Asian stocks mostly rose and the dollar fell today after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy that had sent shockwaves through the global economy last year.
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Ringgit touches eight-year high as softer US outlook, tariff uncertainty weigh on greenback
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The ringgit touched an eight-year high against the US dollar at today’s opening, supported by strong domestic economic data and a softer US growth outlook, as markets digested renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington’s tariff policies, said
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Police officers can be sacked for refusing emergency response over attire, deputy minister says
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Police officers who refuse to assist members of the public filing a report for an emergency case due to their attire can be sacked, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah told Parliament today.
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High-rise dwellers in KK and Putatan describe 10-second tremor that shook walls, ceilings and furniture
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 23 — Residents of Kota Kinabalu and nearby Putatan faced a tense 10 seconds of fear at midnight as an earthquake rattled the waters off the coast, sending waves of panic through the area. Jalius Majin, 45,
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Loke: Rapid Rail peak hour frequency to be extended throughout Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said that peak hour frequency for all Rapid Rail services will be extended throughout the month of Ramadan to accommodate changes in commuter patterns. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, Loke
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KLIA and Penang lead as Malaysia Airports logs 9.4 million domestic passengers in January
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Malaysia Airports’ domestic network saw 9.4 million passenger movements in January 2026, the opening month of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026), said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). In a statement, it said Kuala Lumpur
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Sacked from Bersatu, Hamzah and 18 allied MPs pledge support for new PAS leadership of PN
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — In a significant political realignment, sacked Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and 18 other MPs aligned with him have pledged their full support to the new Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, Datuk Seri Ahmad
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‘Don’t keep spinning’: Tengku Zafrul rebuts Rafizi’s ‘double tariff’ claim, defends proactive trade deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Former Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz has dismissed claims Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli that Malaysian products will face “double tariffs” in the US, urging him to “stop spinning” the issue.
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