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Five killed in explosion at Hanwha Aerospace defence plant in South Korea
SEOUL, June 1 — An explosion at a plant run by South Korean defence firm Hanwha Aerospace killed five people on Monday, local fire authorities said. The explosion was reported to authorities at around 11 am at Hanwha’s plant in Daejeon, about
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Dozens killed in northern Myanmar blast linked to mining explosives
YANGON, June 1 — A blast in northern Myanmar killed dozens of people yesterday, two rescue workers said, with rebels controlling the region saying it was caused by the accidental detonation of mining explosives. One first responder in Shan state’s
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Oil prices climb as US reportedly hardens stance in Iran peace talks
TOKYO, June 1 — Oil prices rose as markets reopened today following weekend reports that the United States had hardened its negotiating terms with Iran to end the Middle East war. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate gained 2.5 per cent to
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Singapore launches nationwide campaign to promote healthy digital habits among children
SINGAPORE, June 1 — Singapore has launched “Screen Smart from the Start” campaign, a nationwide movement to help families foster healthy digital habits from young. The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) emphasised that the movement reflects a whole-of-government
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Singaporean woman dies after falling ill during Tiger’s Nest hike in Bhutan
SINGAPORE, June 1 — A Singaporean woman died in Bhutan on Saturday after falling ill while trekking down from the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery, according to Channel News Asia (CNA). CNA reported that the 40-year-old was part of a Chan Brothers tour group
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Marina Ibrahim not offered GLC post, but position with statutory body involved in welfare
JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — Johor DAP has clarified that the party had offered to appoint incumbent Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim to helm a statutory body and not a government-linked company (GLC) as seen in a letter that went viral.
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Johor state assembly dissolved, Onn Hafiz cites need for mandate to drive development
JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — The Johor state legislative assembly has been dissolved, paving the way for the state’s upcoming election. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the dissolution after obtaining the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail
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Malaysians must heed King’s call to uphold Rukun Negara, preserve unity
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Politicians and Malaysians in general should heed and uphold the call by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for the people to embrace and practise the spirit and values of the Rukun Negara in
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Zahid Hamidi rallies coalition for unity, renewal and resilience ahead polls
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for mature politics, responsible leadership and practical solutions to address current challenges in an increasingly complex global environment. In conjunction with BN’s 52nd
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Nine‑year‑old boy dies after fall from 13th‑floor apartment in Ampang, police probe negligence
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — A nine-year-old boy died after he is believed to have fallen from the 13th floor of an apartment in Taman Cahaya, Ampang, yesterday. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received information
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