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Surviving together: In Japan’s mountains, a different way to manage bears
INA (Japan), Sept 2 — As a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano in Japan, where rising nationwide attacks have brought […]
What Malaysia’s new energy efficiency policy means for your bills, appliances
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Malaysia’s new energy-efficiency plan aims to cut energy demand by 11.6 per cent by 2035, while generating RM85 billion in projected energy-cost savings and 815,000 terajoules […]
Pengerang investment must deliver measurable results, financial improvements, says industry expert
 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The multibillion-ringgit investment in Pengerang must now translate into measurable operational and financial improvements, particularly as PRefChem continues to face losses, said industry expert Datuk […]
Indonesian forecast warns pollutants moving from Kalimantan, Sumatra fires towards Malaysia and Singapore
JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Pollutants from fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan are continuing to move towards the Strait of Malacca and Natuna Sea, and potentially towards Malaysia, Singapore and […]
Malaysians urged to stay vigilant as Mount Sinabung erupts, flights disrupted, thousands evacuated
JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Malaysians in or travelling to Karo Regency in North Sumatra have been advised to remain vigilant and avoid areas surrounding Mount Sinabung following its eruption on […]
India’s top court drops criminal cases against protesters
NEW DELHI, Sept 1 — India’s Supreme Court called off criminal investigations today against most of the protesters who took part in demonstrations over the leak of a medical exam […]
Qatar urges US, Iran to resume talks after flare-up
DOHA, Sept 1 — Mediator Qatar today urged the United States and Iran to return to negotiations after they renewed tit-for-tat attacks. On Sunday, the US carried out strikes on […]
Too much crime: Thailand shortens visa-free stays for dozens of nations from Sept 15
BANGKOK, Sept 1 — Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries and territories to 30 days, effective September 15, the foreign ministry […]
Kuching man admits snatching mother’s gold necklace, judge jails him seven years
KUCHING, Sept 1 — A food delivery rider was sentenced on Tuesday to seven years’ jail and five strokes of the cane for snatching his own mother’s gold necklace. Sessions […]
Former minister held by MACC to assist Tabung Haji RCI investigation on hotel deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today detained a former minister to assist in investigations in connection with issues raised by the Royal Commission of Inquiry […]