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IMF flags ‘very severe’ global economic risks from Iran conflict, warns of rising costs
WASHINGTON, April 17 — IMF economists warned yesterday that the war in Iran could have “very, certainly severe” consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries. Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most
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Singapore approves Greece, Lithuania and Latvia for meat and egg imports from EU
SINGAPORE, April 17 — Singapore has approved three more European Union (EU) countries namely Greece, Lithuania and Latvia as new import sources for meat, eggs and their products. In a joint statement by the EU Delegation to Singapore, the National Parks
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Perak faces school capacity pressure with nearly 30,000 Year One applications for 2027
IPOH, April 17 — Perak is bracing for rising pressure on primary school capacity, with nearly 30,000 applications already submitted for Year One intake in 2027, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports
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Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. MetMalaysia, in a statement, said the states expected to be affected include Perak
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Selangor Immigration busts Bukit Rimau massage centres using WhatsApp for sex‑service bookings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Selangor Immigration officers raided several massage centres in Bukit Rimau that allegedly offered illicit services through WhatsApp bookings supported by photo catalogues of women. The operation, conducted under Op Gegar at 8pm yesterday, involved 37
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