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Singapore police flag comeback of ‘pump and dump’ stock scams, 21 cases reported since July
SINGAPORE, Sept 5 — Singapore police have warned of a resurgence in “pump and dump” stock manipulation scams, with 21 cases involving overseas-listed companies reported in the past two months. One case involving a Hong Kong-listed company resulted in losses
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Singapore haze eases in west but central region remains unhealthy
SINGAPORE, Sept 5 — Singapore’s air quality improved on Saturday morning, with the western region returning to the moderate range after briefly recording unhealthy levels earlier in the day. At 9am, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) – similar to
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Nearly 1,000 children dead as Bangladesh battles worst measles outbreak in decades
DHAKA, Sept 5 — Bangladesh’s deadliest measles outbreak in decades is nearing the grim milestone of 1,000 child deaths, as a devastating epidemic sweeps through the country and crowded hospital wards fill with struggling babies. Cries of sick children and
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‘Mini-dictatorship’: Argentina’s Paris university residence faces scrutiny over far-right meetings, student freedoms
PARIS, Sept 5 — Weeks before President Javier Milei visits France, scrutiny has grown around an Argentina-run university residence in Paris supposed to promote peaceful coexistence but which activists say instead restricts lodger freedoms and hosts European far-right figures. Paris
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GTA sets sights on bigger role in Malaysia’s push for defence self-reliance
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — GTA Holdings Bhd (GTA), a provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, intends to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) after its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. This new facility
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Ringgit seen trading at RM4.04-RM4.06 against US dollar next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The ringgit and other regional currencies are expected to come under pressure next week, with the local currency seen trading between RM4.04 and RM4.06 against the US dollar. This comes after the stronger-than-expected US non-farm
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Police detain four in separate cable theft cases in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar
IPOH, Sept 5 — Police detained four local men early yesterday morning in connection with two separate cable theft cases in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the first arrest in Kampar was
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Perak exco hopes Budget 2027 will prioritise welfare of older rural residents
IPOH, Sept 5 — The Perak state government hopes Budget 2027 will give special attention to the welfare of senior citizens in rural areas, covering housing, basic amenities, mobility as well as digital access. State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and
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Serian haze eases slightly, but API remains hazardous at 390 at 7am; Kuching, Tebedu, Lundu remain at very unhealthy levels
KUCHING, Sept 5 — Air quality in Serian improved slightly, with its Air Pollutant Index (API) reading dropping to 390 by 7am today from 498, which was categorised as very hazardous at 8pm yesterday. According to the Natural Resources Environment
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Understand and follow guidelines before flying Jalur Gemilang, including AI‑generated images, says national unity minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Malaysians are urged to exercise greater care and always refer to the proper guidelines when installing and displaying the Jalur Gemilang. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the Jalur Gemilang was a symbol
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