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Laos power paradox: Booming exports to Thailand and Vietnam, but blackouts at home persist
VIENTIANE, Sept 14 — Isolated, under-developed Laos brands itself the “Battery of South-east Asia”, powering its neighbours with dozens of hydroelectric plants, but frequent power outages leave its own people […]
Inflation fight puts Kevin Warsh on the line as US Fed decision looms over global markets
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 — The US Federal Reserve goes into a key rate-setting meeting this week with markets expecting policymakers to pull the trigger on a rate hike to tackle […]
How the Houthis went from Yemen’s fringes to controlling a global chokepoint
DUBAI, Sept 13 — Within a matter of days, Yemen’s Houthis have swept south and seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their rise as a force to be reckoned […]
Golf, fortune and fanfare: Trump’s Irish Open weekend fuels family business spotlight
DOONBEG (Ireland), Sept 13 — Donald Trump turns his focus Sunday to golf and promoting his business interests, as he wraps up a two-day visit to Ireland during which his […]
Former minister Jamil Khir to face three charges over Tabung Haji probe tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom is reportedly set to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions […]
MOH assures healthcare access will continue in rural Sarawak after suspension of Flying Doctor Service
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 13 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has assured that access to healthcare services for rural communities in Sarawak will continue following the temporary suspension of the Flying […]
Parliament Open Day draws record 13,368 visitors
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The two-day Parliament Open Day which began yesterday successfully attracted over 13,368 visitors, exceeding the initial target of 10,000 people. Senate President Datuk Awang Bemee […]
Thai government proposes flat 450‑baht fee for foreign visitors, eyes rollout in 2027
BANGKOK, Sept 13 — The Thai government is currently conducting a public consultation on a proposed tourism fee of 450 baht (approximately RM55.35) for all foreign visitors. The Ministry of […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast in seven states and KL until 9pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states and the Federal Territory of Kuala […]
Anwar: No country should have to choose between repaying debt and caring for its people
NEW DELHI, Sept 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a fairer global financing system, saying no country should be forced to choose between repaying its […]