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Blast targets military train in Pakistan, 24 dead
QUETTA, May 24 — At least 24 people were killed today in a blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan, a senior official said. Army servicemen were among the victims in the attack
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Fahmi: Media organisations should be able to earn from social media livestreams, govt to engage TikTok on monetisation rules
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said Putrajaya is prepared to engage with TikTok over possible monetisation mechanisms for Malaysian media organisations. He said the move followed concerns raised by media industry representatives that their
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Malaysia Airlines receives 200th Boeing aircraft with latest Boeing 737-8 delivery
SEPANG, May 24 — Malaysia Airlines today received a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, marking the 200th Boeing aircraft delivered to the national carrier since 1972. The aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-MVR, is also the fourth Boeing 737-8 delivered to the
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California chemical tank is at high risk of exploding as its heats up, residents told to evacuate
LOS ANGELES, May 24 — Firefighters warned yesterday that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion that has already forced tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate. About 40,000 residents
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Waymap-SG app expands to 15 MRT stations, offering autonomy for vision-impaired commuters
SINGAPORE, May 24 — A smartphone app designed to help people with visual impairments navigate public transport independently has been expanded to 15 additional MRT stations and bus interchanges, widening access to step‑by‑step audio guidance across some of Singapore’s busiest
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Guan Eng urges Anwar to reverse 50pc Bumiputera equity rule for GLC, GLIC property acquisitions above RM20m
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng today urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to roll back a new requirement for buyers of GLC and GLIC properties worth RM20 million and above to have at least 50 per
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Pakatan Penang establishes manifesto, information and mobilisation committees for GE16
GEORGE TOWN, May 24 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) Penang has set up three new committees in preparation for the 16th General Election (GE16) as an early move to strengthen the coalition’s readiness at the state level. Penang PH chairman Chow
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Soldier pleads not guilty to abusing son in Kota Bharu
KOTA BHARU, May 24 — A soldier pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of abusing his son two years ago. Zainudin Zainal Abidin, 42, made the plea after the charge was read out before
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Two trapped people alive after Philippines building collapse, rescue continues
MANILA, May 24 — Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers today, an official said, as rescue efforts continued. “They are in constant communication. We are awaiting more details, but
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China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
BEIJING, May 24 — The chaos in the aftermath of China’s worst mine disaster in 17 years led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials said at a press conference late yesterday. The people died
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