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Historic reforms expand Japan’s imperial family — but women still can’t inherit the throne
TOKYO, July 19 — Officials and staff who work in support of Japan’s imperial family are facing unprecedented uncertainty as to how their duties in the royal system will be affected by the country’s legal change aimed at making the
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‘Thanks for the help’: Loke says MCA’s retreat boosts DAP in three Negeri Sembilan seats
SEREMBAN, July 19 — DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke today described MCA’s decision not to contest three of its traditional seats in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election as a move that indirectly benefits DAP by improving its chances of retaining
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Negeri Sembilan polls: Cousins turn political rivals in three-way contest for Klawang
JELEBU, July 19 — The campaign trail at Kuala Klawang weekend market here took an interesting turn today when two cousins contesting the Klawang state seat in the Negeri Sembilan State Election crossed paths while engaging with voters. Incumbent Datuk
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India’s Ram temple donation scandal puts billions in religious funds under the spotlight
NEW DELHI, July 19 — A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India’s grand Ram temple has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage vast amounts of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees. Police launched an investigation
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Wildfire smoke crashes World Cup final party in New York
NEW YORK, July 19 — Heavy, acrid wildfire smoke blanketed much of the eastern United States yesterday, marring preparations for the weekend’s highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey. The wildfires burning
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‘Outright robbery’: China’s Jingye threatens UK with legal action after nationalisation of British Steel
BEIJING, July 19 — Jingye Steel demanded compensation and threatened the UK government with legal action today, after London took control of British Steel from the Chinese firm. Jingye, which bought British Steel in 2020, lost control of it last
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Ministry: Nearly 173,000 companies register for subsidised diesel scheme nationwide, covering 465,000 vehicles
LABUAN, July 19 — A total of 172,955 companies involving 464,797 vehicles have registered under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) nationwide as of July 18, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said
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Give Pakatan a stronger mandate to keep Negeri Sembilan on course, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) Chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has appealed for the consideration and trust of the people of Negeri Sembilan to grant a stronger mandate to PH in the upcoming State Election (PRN). Through
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‘Do not forget’: Anwar urges Malaysian youth to remember struggle for independence
IPOH, July 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged the current generation to appreciate the country’s history of struggle and understand the meaning of independence that has been achieved through the sacrifices of previous generations. Speaking at
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