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Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia’s southeast
SYDNEY, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Three people are unaccounted for as out-of-control bushfires rage in the Australian state of Victoria, destroying homes and burning through vast swathes of bushland, authorities […]
Venezuela opposition members freed in prisoner release
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Two leading members of Venezuela’s political opposition were freed in a prisoner release on Thursday, according to local rights group Foro Penal and videos shared by […]
Italian PM Meloni to visit South Korea for summit with President Lee
SEOUL, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit South Korea between January 17 and 19 for a summit with President Lee Jae Myung, South Korea’s Blue […]
Trump says he will meet with Venezuela’s Machado next week
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was coming to Washington next week. Read full story Date: 9 […]
Civil servant loses RM150,000 in phone scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: A civil servant here has lost RM150,000 after being cheated by a phone scam syndicate. Read full story Date: 9 January, 2026 11:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Sarawak flood victims surpass 300, Sabah figures unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Sarawak rose to 319 people from 93 families as of 8am Friday (Jan 9), while figures in Sabah remained unchanged, with a […]
Ringgit opens lower against firmer US$ ahead of US non-farm payrolls release
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar, weighed by a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) as global markets position ahead of tonight’s US non-farm payrolls release. Read […]
Bursa Malaysia bounces slightly ahead of US payrolls data
KUALA LUMPUR: Trading on Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious ahead of the weekend release of US employment data that could offer more insight into the country’s economic outlook […]
Brahim’s to expand PIA kitchen this year, eyes rising tourist arrivals
KUALA LUMPUR: Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies (Brahim’s) plans to expand its in-flight catering kitchen at Penang International Airport (PIA) this year to meet rising demand from Visit Malaysia 2026. […]
Court’s vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Dzulkefly
PETALING JAYA: The decision by the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court to convict a known personality for promoting vape has set an important legal precedent in enforcing the Control of Smoking Products […]