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Israel heads to the polls with Netanyahu — and its rightward turn — on the ballot
JERUSALEM, Oct 18 — Three years after suffering their deadliest single attack, Israelis will deliver their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an October 27 election that could […]
Old Perkeso contributions open door to life-changing stroke rehabilitation
IPOH, Oct 18 — For five years, a wheelchair was Salinah Osman’s constant companion, confining the once-active massage therapist to a life far removed from the independence she had enjoyed […]
EIS benefits rise to RM25,000 as Perkeso steps up support for jobseekers
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — The Social Security Organisation’s (Perkeso) Employment Insurance System (EIS) helps workers who have lost their jobs rebuild their livelihoods through financial assistance, career guidance and […]
Flood relief centres shut in Penang, Pahang and Kedah, Perak keeps two open
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Most temporary flood relief centres (PPS) in Penang, Pahang, Kedah and Perak were closed today as floods improved, with only two remaining in operation in […]
Taiwan says it drove away 16 Chinese vessels in coordinated ‘maritime harassment’
TAIPEI, Oct 18 — Taiwan said today it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous “maritime harassment” operations. An “unusually large” number of Chinese […]
Public Service Dept says Hybrid Workday policy can be used to adapt to haze conditions
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 18 — Department heads in the public service sector can leverage the Hybrid Workday (HBH) Policy to adapt to haze conditions in their respective states. Public Service […]
Cheers greet Pope Leo XIV as he resumes public duties after surgery
ROME, Oct 18 — Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people in St Peter’s Square today, smiling and saying he would resume work “gradually” in his first major public appearance […]
Masidi: RM18.7b Sabah allocation covers civil service salaries, not just projects
KUDAT, Oct 18 — The RM18.7 billion allocated to Sabah under Budget 2027 is not solely for development projects, but also covers the operating costs of federal ministries and departments […]
Thailand warns of flash floods and landslides in Bangkok, 35 provinces as heavy rain threatens until Oct 25
BANGKOK, Oct 18 — Thai authorities have warned of possible flash floods and landslides across Bangkok and 35 provinces as heavy to very heavy rain threatens large parts of the […]
Japan’s yuzu makers see fresh opportunity in Malaysia’s halal sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Japan’s yuzu, prized for its distinctive fragrance and citrusy tang, is emerging as a potential addition to Malaysia’s halal market, with producers from Kochi Prefecture […]