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Survey: China returns as South-east Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies
SINGAPORE, April 7 — The State of South-east Asia 2026 report, published by the Asean Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute on April 7, indicates a shift in regional alignment preferences. According to The Straits Times, for the second time
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Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government’s pay and workforce deal
LONDON, April 7 — Resident doctors in England today started a six-day walkout after rejecting an offer the government said would not get better, with the British Medical Association saying it fell short of reversing years of pay erosion and
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Nine policemen in India sentenced to death after father-son die in custody for supposed breach of Covid rules
NEW DELHI, April 7 —An Indian court has sentenced nine policemen to death for the torture and killing of a father and son in 2020 who were detained for allegedly breaching Covid lockdown rules. The additional district judge in Madurai,
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‘Not guilty’ plea from ‘boss.s_k’ Instagramer charged with posting offensive content online
SEPANG, April 7 — A trader pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to charges of creating and posting offensive content via social media two years ago. Sanuzi Kernain, 42, the accused, entered the plea after the charge
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Malaysia looks to Singapore, Australia, Zimbabwe for new harmony and reconciliation Bill, eyes mediation over punishment
PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — The drafting of the National Harmony and Reconciliation Commission (SKRN) bill, led by the Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN), will focus on preventive and conciliatory measures. The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) said the
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Anwar: Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until June, thanks Iranian president for safe transit of ships via Hormuz
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Malaysia has sufficient fuel supply to meet local consumption needs until June, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated today. Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026, Anwar credited national oil giant Petronas for building
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Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Penang quit rent for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit from reductions of up to 82
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Anwar to urge Asean, China to fast-track South China Sea Code of Conduct at May summit
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he will urge his regional counterparts and China to expedite the conclusion of Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea at the Asean Leaders’ Summit
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Penang plans new state administrative centre, legislative assembly on Silicon Island
GEORGE TOWN, April 7 — The Penang government is planning the construction of a new state administrative centre including a new state legislative assembly on Silicon Island. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) was
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Media reports: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns, no reason given
NEW DELHI, April 7 — The chief executive of Indian carrier Air India, Campbell Wilson, has resigned from his position, local media reported today. The reports did not specify the reasons for Wilson’s resignation, but the airline has come under
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