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Saudi civil defence sounds the alarm for Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and Yanbu, only to pull them minutes later
RIYADH, Oct 24 — Saudi Arabia’s civil defence agency broadcast warnings of “potential danger” for four of its western provinces, including that of Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest city, on Friday, without saying why. The alerts, which also covered the
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Netanyahu promises Palestinian Authority a ‘big surprise’ after soldiers killed near Hebron
JERUSALEM, Oct 24 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Palestinian Authority was in for a “big surprise” after he ordered a major military operation in response to an attack on soldiers in the West Bank. Netanyahu, days
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Wilmar, Bumitama and First Resources fall in line on Singapore’s haze probe, seven still silent
SINGAPORE, Oct 24 — Three of the 10 Singapore-based firms served legal notices over the transboundary haze have said they will hand over the information authorities want, The Straits Times reported today. Wilmar International, Bumitama Agri and First Resources told
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Home Ministry leaves decision on charged AKPS chief to civil service process
KULAI, Oct 24 — Matters concerning the position of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain will be handled by the Home Ministry secretary-general and the Chief Secretary to the Government, said Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He
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DAP’s Yeo warns nationwide Waze ban could disrupt logistics and gig economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — DAP national publicity secretary Yeo Bee Yin has cautioned the federal government against rushing into a blanket nationwide ban on the Waze navigation application, warning that a sudden prohibition would disrupt daily commutes, logistics, and
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Two Malaysians injured in Typhoon Champi recovering in Taiwan hospitals
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Two Malaysian nationals who sustained minor injuries in the aftermath of Typhoon Champi in Taiwan are receiving treatment at separate hospitals and their conditions are reported to be stable. Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei (MFTC)
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MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain, strong winds in nine states
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for nine states until 6 pm today. The warning covers Perlis, Perak (Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Larut Matang, Manjung,
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Kedah, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor and Sarawak put on thunderstorm alert
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has sounded a midday thunderstorm advisory for multiple states across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak, warning of torrential rain, lightning, and gusty winds until 2.00pm today. Issued at 11.00am, the weather
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Wisma Putra: Two Malaysians suffer minor injuries after Typhoon Champi in Taiwan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Two Malaysian nationals are currently receiving medical treatment for minor injuries in the aftermath of Typhoon Champi on Taiwan, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry which is also known as Wisma Putra said the matter was confirmed
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Perikatan seeks talks with Perlis MB Abu Bakar snookered by two-term Bersatu suspension
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) leadership is aiming to broker a resolution to the political crisis in Perlis, seeking direct talks with Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah following his two-term suspension from Bersatu. PN secretary-general Datuk Seri
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