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Melaka election countdown? Perikatan hints at polls within two months
AYER KEROH, Aug 24 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has teased a tight timeline for the Melaka state election, suggesting the polls could be held in less than two months and putting the coalition’s election machinery on high alert. PN chairman
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Mr Opposition — The legacy of Tan Chee Khoon
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — A steady crowd of 150 or so were present at yesterday’s public forum marking 30 years since the death of former opposition leader Dr Tan Chee Khoon. Jointly organised by Aliran and his youngest daughter
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Singapore to strengthen Asean unity, integration under 2027 chairmanship, says Wong
SINGAPORE, Aug 24 — Singapore vows to do everything it can to strengthen Asean centrality and unity, deepen integration, and make the region a more effective single market, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said. Speaking at the National Day Rally 2026, Wong said
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Shein sets September 1 Hong Kong debut at up to US$27b valuation
HONG KONG, Aug 24 — Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, the fast-fashion retailer said today, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to US$27 billion. The online retailer plans
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Amnesty accuses Indian police of excessive force against youth protesters
NEW DELHI, AUg 24 — Indian police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced the education minister to resign last month, Amnesty International said today. A report from the rights’ group clashes
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Iran discovers more than 200b cubic metres of natural gas reserves
TEHRAN, Aug 24 — Iran said yesterday it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas, months into the Middle East war that has hit the country’s energy infrastructure and production. “New gas reserves were discovered in the
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UK PM Burnham heads to Kyiv on first foreign trip, pledges long-range missile support
LONDON, Aug 24 — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv today on his first international visit since taking office last month, his office said, as Ukraine marks its 35th independence anniversary. Burnham has vowed to give strong support to
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