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S. Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula
SEOUL, June 28 — The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed today their countries’ commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, despite Pyongyang’s repeated pledges to expand its nuclear arsenal. The meeting comes after North Korean leader
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Govt mulls affordable housing on LRT3 park-and-ride sites to boost public transport use
KLANG, June 28 — The government is planning to redevelop large park-and-ride sites along the newly launched LRT3 Shah Alam Line into affordable housing and commercial projects, in a move aimed at making better use of public land while encouraging
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Father’s role important in shielding children from social ills as Madani govt bolsters family‑focused policies, says DPM Fadillah
CYBERJAYA, June 28 — A strong and effective fatherly role can serve as the earliest layer of protection in preventing children from being drawn into social ills, drug abuse and the erosion of values. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah
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PM Anwar: Free LRT3 Shah Alam Line rides for one month starting tomorrow
KLANG, June 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that commuters can ride the newly launched LRT3 Shah Alam Line for free for a month beginning tomorrow. The announcement coincides with the start of operations of the long-awaited
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Tourism Ministry sharpens strategy, targets China, Indonesia, Japan, India and key long‑haul markets
IPOH, June 28 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through Tourism Malaysia, is strengthening its strategy by focusing on high-performing and stable markets including China, Indonesia, Japan and India. Deputy Minister Chiew Choon Man said this included
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Buy Malaysian Goods campaign rebranded as Jom Malaysia, says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Four decades after its introduction, the Buy Malaysian Goods campaign has been rebranded as Jom Beli Produk Malaysia (JOM MALAYSIA) to strengthen the branding of local products and services while fostering a spirit of economic
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Hezbollah rejects deal with Israel, which expects ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon
BEIRUT, June 28 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday declared his country’s agreement with Lebanon “a blow to Iran and Hezbollah”, while the militant group’s leader Naim Qassem declared it void. The agreement, which was signed in Washington on
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Trump nominates former Oklahoma state trooper to head ICE
WASHINGTON, June 28 — US President Donald Trump yesterday nominated a former police officer from Oklahoma to be the next director of the controversial US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, or ICE. Trump said Lance Schroyer was a former state
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Times Square becomes global World Cup meeting point as fans bring football fever to New York
NEW YORK, June 28 — Surrounded by dozens of dazzling screens and crowds of tourists, World Cup fans have turned New York’s Times Square into a daily meeting spot for supporters from around the globe. “I’m impressed. It’s amazing to see
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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks
WASHINGTON, June 28 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Iran would “no longer exist” if the United States is “forced” to resume the war, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire. The threat came after US forces
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