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Sarawak building knowledge economy driven by ‘brain power’, says premier
KUCHING, May 4 — Sarawak is placing emphasis on strengthening a knowledge-based economy driven by ‘brain power’ and expanding its global connectivity as key pillars shaping the state’s future, said […]
Ringgit starts May stronger ahead of BNM rate decision and key US jobs report
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of May, with the upcoming Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee […]
Body found lodged in rubbish pile along Sungai Jebong in Taiping
IPOH, May 4 — The body of an unidentified man was found lodged in a pile of rubbish along the banks of Sungai Jebong at Jalan Izzudin Shah near Taiping […]
Kangar hardware shop owner held over ‘Allah’ inscription on shrine
KANGAR, May 4 — Police have arrested the owner of a hardware business in connection with the discovery of Jawi inscriptions bearing the word “Allah” on a small shrine at […]
Selangor to include Vishu, other minority festivals in official calendar
SHAH ALAM, May 4 — The Selangor State Government intends to include the Vishu New Year and other celebrations of smaller communities in the official state calendar starting next year […]
Man held in Bukit Mertajam over social media post allegedly insulting Selangor Sultan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — A local man was arrested in Bukit Mertajam, Penang yesterday evening over an image allegedly insulting the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, posted […]
How Rain Rave took over Bukit Bintang with massive crowds and viral moments (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The three-day Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) made its debut on the streets of Bukit Bintang, turning the usually congested streets into a high-energy, […]
No petrol, no problem: Nepal motorists switch to electric rides as demand surges
KATHMANDU, May 4 — As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on […]
US Senate race heats up as Democrat with Nazi tattoo and troubled past emerges as frontrunner
WASHINGTON, May 4 — A gruff oyster farmer who only recently got rid of his Nazi-style tattoo is the unlikely face of the Democrats’ bid to seize the Senate from […]
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending, but obstacles remain
TOKYO, May 4 — Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defence trade — a challenging feat that […]
