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Deepavali traffic remains smooth nationwide, but return rush expected later today
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Traffic flow on most major expressways nationwide remained smooth as of 8am today, but vehicle numbers are expected to increase later in the day as motorists return from the Deepavali and additional school holidays. However,
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Remembering 2014’s great flood, Kelantan firefighters prepare for another big test
KOTA BHARU, Nov 9 — The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) is drawing on its experience in handling the massive 2014 floods to strengthen its preparedness for potential extreme disasters in the state, said its director, Farhan
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Pakatan steps up social media push to win Melaka’s young and first-time voters
ALOR GAJAH, Nov 9 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is stepping up efforts to win over young voters, particularly first-time voters, through more targeted campaigning, including the use of social media and face-to-face engagement, in the 16th Melaka state election. Angkatan
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In Japan, raising prices isn’t just business — it’s something to apologise for
TOKYO, Nov 9 — When Japan’s “symbol of affordability” Uniqlo decided to increase the price of its basic socks last month, it sparked a backlash before the clothing titan made an immediate U-turn. That came after Italian-style family restaurant chain
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NZ kingmaker party sees global backlash against populism
WELLINGTON, Nov 9 — The leader of New Zealand’s ascendant centrist movement said today that voters worldwide were turning against populism after her party secured a record result in last week’s elections. Qiulae Wong’s Opportunity Party could play a kingmaker
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Pope Leo challenges Milei on poverty and spending cuts
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 9 — Pope Leo XIV delivered a stinging critique of President Javier Milei’s harsh austerity measures yesterday, insisting growth must benefit all in a speech met with rapturous applause. “The economy must be at the service of
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Trump vows comeback as Democrats prepare scrutiny of White House
WASHINGTON, Nov 9 — Donald Trump vowed a political comeback yesterday as the major parties clashed over Democrat threats to prosecute top administration officials after the president’s Republicans lost control of Congress in midterm elections. The devastating results in last Tuesday’s
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Nvidia probes CEO Huang over affair with China-linked executive
NEW YORK, Nov 9 — Chip giant Nvidia’s board announced yesterday it opened a probe into Chief Executive and co-founder Jensen Huang after he acknowledged an affair with a woman US officials say was working for Chinese intelligence. Late last
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