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US judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban
NEW YORK, Aug 22 — A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a
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Malaysia, Brunei voice concern over West Asia tensions, urge restraint and respect for sovereignty
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia and Brunei expressed profound concern over the heightened tensions and renewed hostilities in West Asia, particularly involving the United States and Israel against Iran, and the retaliatory strikes against several countries in the region.
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PM Anwar thanks Brunei for warm welcome, hospitality during two‑day Annual Leaders’ Consultation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his appreciation to Brunei for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and the entire Malaysian delegation throughout their stay in the country. Anwar was on
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Trump waives beef tariffs for 90 days to bring down US food prices
ISTANBUL, Aug 22 — US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a 90-day waiver of out-of-quota tariffs on ground beef imports, allowing up to 300,000 tonnes of foreign beef into the country, Anadolu Ajansi reported. “As we work to rebuild
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Dad tells tired seven-year-old son to ‘wait here’ on Mt Fuji — then keeps climbing for eight hours
TOKYO, Aug 22 — A man left his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji for hours while continuing his climb, prompting police to issue him a stern warning, police and local media reported. The boy was found alone on a
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Ice, geopolitics and a 7,000km shortcut: South Korea sails into the Arctic shipping race
BUSAN NEW PORT, Aug 22 — South Korea is set to send its first trial container ship through the Arctic on Saturday, testing a shorter route to Europe as geopolitical tensions disrupt global shipping. The PanStar Acro will sail from
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No more walk-ins: Malaysia’s foreign worker recruitment now entirely online
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — Applications for the recruitment of foreign workers are now fully processed online through the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System (FWCMS), eliminating the need for employers to submit applications manually or make walk-in visits from today The
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Malaysia presses Asean for collective action on transboundary haze as El Niño peaks
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — Malaysia is calling for collective action from all Asean member states to enhance preparedness in addressing the risk of transboundary haze through preventive measures, national preparedness and continuous monitoring, based on the principles of the Asean
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Exco: Perak and federal governments streamlining laws for Pulau Sembilan enforcement
SUNGAI SIPUT, Aug 22 — The Perak and federal governments are upgrading existing legislation to streamline and strengthen enforcement operations in the waters of the Pulau Sembilan State Park. Perak Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze
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Penang police warn convoy participants: No sirens, no stunts, no controlling traffic
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — Penang police have urged organisers of motorcycle and vehicle convoys to plan their movements carefully amid an anticipated increase in traffic volume in the state during the upcoming school holidays, long weekends and major events.
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