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Oil jumps, Asian stocks slide after fresh US strikes on Iran test fragile ceasefire
HONG KONG, May 28 — Oil prices bounced higher on today while Asian stocks fell, as new US strikes on Iran marked the latest test of a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war. The price jumps erased much of Wednesday’s
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GOF raids in Kelantan uncover drugs, undocumented migrants and RM1.1m timber haul
KOTA BHARU, May 28 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade carried out four separate operations involving drugs, illegal immigrants, ketum juice and illegal logging activities in Kelantan, with total seizures amounting to RM1.93 million. Its commander, SAC Ahmad
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Submissions for phase four of Bantuan Kasih Johor extended until June 28, says MB
JOHOR BAHRU, May 28 — The Johor state government has extended the period for the submission of Bantuan Kasih Johor (BKJ) Fourth Phase until June 28 to give more time to recipients to obtain the assistance. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk
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Immigration Department says AI-altered passport photos could lead to legal action
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The Immigration Department has urged the public not to use photographs generated or altered using artificial intelligence (AI) technology when applying for Malaysian passports. In a Facebook post, the department said the use of AI-generated
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Missing for three days, Pontian woman, 77, found safe in oil palm plantation
PONTIAN, May 28 — Authorities today found a 77-year-old woman who went missing after passing through an oil palm plantation in Kampung Medan Sari here three days ago. The woman was found safe and unharmed at 10.50am by villagers near the
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US strikes Iran, triggering retaliation on military base in major escalation since ceasefire
TEHRAN, May 28 — The United States struck southern Iran today, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire began. The fighting, which drew in US ally Kuwait, threatened to jettison
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Thai court dismisses royal defamation case against ex-opposition leader Thanathorn in rare ruling
BANGKOK, May 28 — A Thai court today dismissed a royal defamation case against a former opposition leader over comments he made during the Covid-19 pandemic, in a rare ruling in favour of a prominent government critic. Thailand’s strict lese majeste
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Kelantan police say Malaysia-Thailand border remains secure after Pattani shooting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Police have assured the public that security along the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan remains under control despite a recent armed attack targeting Thai police officers in Pattani. According to Utusan Malaysia, Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd
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Anwar donates sacrificial cow to Pahang media practitioners
KUANTAN, May 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated a sacrificial cow to media practitioners in Pahang for this year’s Aidiladha celebration, in recognition of the role journalists play in connecting the government and the people. The
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Stats Dept: 81pc employers report disabled workers perform on par with others
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Employers are increasingly recognising the contribution of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the workforce, with a majority reporting comparable performance to other employees, according to a national survey. National news agency Bernama reported that the
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