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Tear gas and barricades choke Istanbul streets as May Day protests spark clashes
ISTANBUL, May 1 — Turkish police on Friday fired tear gas and arrested dozens of people holding May Day demonstrations in Istanbul, as thousands rallied nationwide. According to the CHD Lawyers Association, nearly 200 people were arrested in Istanbul, where
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King praises workers’ role in nation’s growth, urges continued focus on welfare
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The role of workers is crucial in driving economic growth and in ensuring the stability and prosperity of the country are maintained, even in the face of increasingly challenging economic conditions, said His Majesty Sultan
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Khairy says nostalgia, stability fuel rising youth interest in Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Umno returnee Khairy Jamaluddin said more young Malaysians are now showing interest in joining Umno, attributing the trend to the party’s strong historical track record and perceived stability. He said the party’s long-standing role in
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Defence minister defends high‑achieving SPM student, calls for end to online criticism
JOHOR BAHRU, May 1 — Kota Tinggi Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has called on the public to cease all forms of criticism and speculation against a high-achieving Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) student, following the circulation of
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Dozens of Gaza‑bound aid activists arrive in Greece after Israeli forces halt flotilla at sea
ATHENS, May 1 — Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist saw. Escorted by Greek coastguards, around 175
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Prime Minister Anwar calls for restraint, stresses economy over politics in Negeri Sembilan crisis
RAWANG, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to remain calm in addressing the situation in Negeri Sembilan and to prioritise efforts to revive the economy and safeguard the interests of the people. He
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Workers welcome post-maternity leave allowance, say it eases burden on new mothers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The introduction of the Post-Maternity Leave Allowance, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reflects the government’s concern for working mothers in addressing the rising cost of living. Most public and private sector employees interviewed
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Singapore shippers impose extra fees as Middle East war disruption raises fuel and freight bills
SINGAPORE, May 1 — Freight forwarders in Singapore say profits have fallen about 20 per cent as the Middle East conflict pushes up fuel, insurance and shipping costs. Some local operators said charges have doubled on certain routes, while delivery
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Singapore PM warns businesses and households to prepare for pain from Gulf crisis
SINGAPORE, May 1 — Singapore’s prime minister warned Friday that economic growth will slow this year and some countries may slip into recession as the Middle East crisis keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. In a May Day speech, Lawrence
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SME Corp Malaysia pushes digitalisation, automation to boost MSME productivity under Business Strategic Plan 2022–2030
JOHOR BAHRU, May 1 — Digitalisation and automation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been identified as one of the five key focus areas in the Business Strategic Plan (BSP) 2022-2030 to accelerate the adoption of digital technology
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