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National Day secretariat: Automatic invitations for ex-PMs stopped since 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Official invitations to National Day celebrations are not automatically extended to former prime ministers based on the set practice since 2018, the National Day Celebration […]
Fast-fashion giant Shein shares plunge in Hong Kong debut after US$1.7b IPO
HONG KONG, Sept 1 — Fast-fashion retailer Shein fell more than nine per cent on its long-awaited Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion (RM6.9 billion) in a […]
Haze in Malaysia: Why burning leaves and rubbish in your compound is more dangerous than you think
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Small-scale burning activities such as burning rubbish, leaves and dry branches in residential yards, which are often considered trivial, can contribute to local air pollution, […]
Amazon hit with US suit over alleged manipulation of ad auctions
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1 — The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly “manipulating” online auctions for digital advertising, resulting in more than […]
Three killed as Proton Aeroback plunges into ravine on Lahad Datu forest road
LAHAD DATU, Sept 1 — Three men were killed and another injured after the car they were travelling in skidded before plunging into a ravine on Jalan Hutan Simpan Bagahak, […]
More rain threatens Grand Canyon search as flood death toll hits two, 15 missing
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Sept 1 — Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash floods over the […]
US Army secretary Driscoll resigns amid reported tensions with Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 — US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Asked about a […]
Fatal LPT1 accident: Four dead in 11-vehicle crash near Kuantan
KUANTAN, Sept 1 — Four people were killed in an accident involving 11 vehicles at KM110 of the East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1) from Lanchang towards Kuantan yesterday. Pahang Fire […]
Russia G20 finance invite draws European ire as US seeks economic unity
ASHEVILLE (United States), Sept 1 — Russia’s attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a surprise element to talks already clouded by […]
Sarawak haze crisis: Kuching API hits 407, six areas in hazardous zone
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Six areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at the hazardous level as of 8 am today, with the Serian District Police Headquarters […]