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Azam Baki says MACC retirement will not silence him, but has no plans for politics
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Tan Sri Azam Baki said he will not step away from public discourse after retiring as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The outgoing MACC chief commissioner said he remains prepared to share his
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Police arrest Proton Inspira driver after viral three-vehicle crash on NKVE
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Police have arrested a 26-year-old Proton Inspira driver following a three-vehicle collision on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) that went viral on social media, according to Free Malaysia Today (FMT). Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation
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Bangladesh reports 344 child deaths in measles outbreak since March as cases surge
DHAKA, May 11 — A total of 344 children have died since a measles outbreak began in Bangladesh in March this year, as the number of cases continues to rise, government health officials said on Sunday, reported German Press Agency
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Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship conducting ‘illegal’ survey near island
TAIPEI, May 11 — Taiwan’s coast guard said today that it had disrupted “illegal” operations by a Chinese research ship in waters close to the island and driven it away, part of what Taipei sees a provocative pattern of China’s
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Teen cosplayer charged over alleged assault on Amos Yee at Singapore anime event
SINGAPORE, May 11 — An 18-year-old cosplayer accused of assaulting convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at an anime convention in Suntec Singapore has been charged with assault and being a public nuisance. According to The Straits Times, Bosco Chun Ho
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Philippine lawmakers impeach Sara Duterte, putting 2028 presidential bid at risk
MANILA, May 11 — Philippine lawmakers today overwhelmingly backed the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a trial in the Senate that could end her hopes for a presidential run in 2028. A House justice committee
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Singapore police set up Cyber Command to boost scam and cybercrime response
SINGAPORE, May 11 — The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will establish a new Cyber Command in July to consolidate its counter‑scam and cybercrime capabilities. The announcement was made at an anti‑scam conference, according to a report by CNA. Minister of
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Six new senators sworn-in
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 —Thirteen members of the Senate, including six new appointees, took their oath of office today before the Senate president, Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah. The six new appointees are acting Bentong Umno chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Zaini Salleh,
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Umno marks 80th anniversary at Johor palace where party was founded, King joins commemoration
JOHOR BAHRU, May 11 — Umno marked the 80th anniversary of its founding at Istana Besar Johor today, in a symbolic tribute to the party’s historic beginnings. Umno president and Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
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Johor polls not discussed during audience with King, Regent, says Zahid
JOHOR BAHRU, May 11 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail at Istana Besar here today did not involve discussions on the upcoming
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