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Vietnam posts 7.83pc Q1 growth despite Middle East war driving fuel costs higher
HANOI, April 5 — Vietnam recorded economic growth of 7.83 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 year-on-year, the statistics office said on Saturday, but faces “numerous difficulties” as the Middle East war hits fuel prices. First-quarter growth was
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Arrival of US$30m 1MDB-linked art haul in Malaysia kept secret for security reasons
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The arrival time of four of 12 paintings linked to the misappropriation of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds — valued at over US$30 million (RM120 million) — is being withheld for security reasons. Malaysian Anti-Corruption
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Frenchman executed in China for drug trafficking, Paris condemns death penalty
PARIS, April 5 — A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France’s foreign ministry announced yesterday, expressing its “consternation.” Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed, “despite the efforts
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Perlis marks royal milestone with star-studded Silver Jubilee concert
ARAU, April 5 — The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, graced the Perlis Royal Concert 2026 at Dewan Tuanku Canselor, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), last night, marking a key highlight of the Silver Jubilee celebrations commemorating his 25
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Malaysia urges UN action after deadly attacks on Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Malaysia has condemned in no uncertain terms the continued attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) peacekeepers in southern Lebanon which have resulted in deaths and injuries among UN personnel. In a statement
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Tabung Haji launches recycling drive for pilgrims’ ‘ihram’ garments
PUTRAJAYA, April 5 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has introduced the ‘Haji Lestari’ initiative for the 1447H/2026 Haj season as an effort to cultivate a zero-waste culture among pilgrims through the management and recycling of used ihram garments. The initiative, implemented for
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MACC nabs temple ex-chairman over RM50,000 claim for repairs that allegedly never happened
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a former chairman of a temple in the state over suspected misappropriation of temple funds worth RM50,000. According to an MACC source, the man, in his 70s, was
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Madani Mart uses licensing model, not govt-funded, says deputy minister amid KR1M comparisons
JOHOR BAHRU, April 5 — Madani Mart operates on a licensing model in collaboration with entrepreneurs and does not rely on government funding, said Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Fuziah Salleh. Fuziah said Yayasan Madani,
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Army corporal’s remand extended in Pahang after camp assault on seven soldiers leaves one critical
KUANTAN, April 5 — Police have obtained a remand extension for an army corporal suspected of assaulting seven other personnel, leaving one critically injured, at the 25th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (RAMD) Camp here last Monday. Bentong police chief Supt
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Anwar pays tribute to Ling Liong Sik, says nation loses a ‘dedicated leader’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed condolences over the passing of former transport minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik yesterday, describing him as a leader who rendered immense service to the nation. He
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