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Hannah Yeoh wants KL to compete with Singapore as regional concert hub
 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Kuala Lumpur should compete with Singapore for major international concerts rather than have Malaysian fans cross the border to watch their favourite acts, Federal […]
Malaysia loses US$775m a year to illicit tobacco trade as market share hits 55pc, study finds
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysia is estimated to be losing around US$775 million (RM3.2 billion) in tax revenue annually to illicit tobacco, with illegal products accounting for more than […]
‘Being LGBTQ is not a crime’: Dozens detained at Istanbul protest amid Turkey crackdown
ISTANBUL, Sept 16 — Turkish police yesterday detained dozens protesting against a nationwide LGBTQ crackdown, sparking outrage from the opposition and rights groups. The protesters had gathered outside Istanbul’s main Caglayan courthouse […]
National interests must transcend racial, religious differences, says Aaron
 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysians need to continue strengthening their sense of belonging and shared identity in the effort to build a strong nation-state, with national interests surpassing racial, […]
Wan Junaidi calls for mature, inclusive Malaysia as nation marks Malaysia Day
KUCHING, Sept 16 — Malaysia Day should serve as a national platform for reflection to assess how far the country has succeeded in building a mature, capable and magnanimous society […]
Putrajaya Immigration detains 173 foreign nationals at Sepang construction site
 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — The Putrajaya Immigration Department (JIM) detained 173 foreign nationals during an enforcement operation at a construction site for a hangar, warehouse bay and aircraft engine […]
Grab expands South-east Asia lending reach with US$1.49b Atome deal
SINGAPORE, Sept 16 — Singapore-based Grab Holdings said yesterday it will acquire a controlling stake in digital finance firm Atome Financial for US$1.49 billion, seeking to expand access to loans for […]
Trump says Supreme Court has ‘really let our Country down’ over mail ballots
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 — US President Donald Trump assailed the Supreme Court yesterday after it blocked his plan to restrict mail-in ballots, launching a rare and blistering attack on the justices […]
Trump threatens to shut Kennedy Center for good after judge blocks name change
 WASHIINGTON, Sept 16 — US President Donald Trump threatened yesterday to keep the Kennedy Center closed for good after a judge ruled his name cannot be added onto the famed […]
Empty classrooms and tented lessons as quake-hit Venezuelan schools reopen
LA GUAIRA, Sept 16 — Schools in Venezuela’s quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted yesterdaya day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting […]