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Melaka braces for influx of 300,000 vehicles as festive, school break crowds grow
MELAKA, May 27 (Bernama) — Melaka is bracing for the influx of more than 300,000 vehicles during the Aidiladha holidays and school break, which is set to give the […]
Philippines launches independent truth panel to probe ‘drugs war’ killings
MANILA, May 27 — A commission was launched in the Philippines today led by a former International Criminal Court judge to investigate a bloody “war on drugs”, aiming to document […]
China warns against ‘forming cliques’ after ‘Quad’ raises alarm over South China Sea tensions
BEIJING, May 27 — China warned today that countries “forming cliques” and provoking conflict were “unpopular”, after ministers from the United States, India, Japan and Australia raised concerns over stability […]
‘Business as usual’: Hanoi’s counterfeit sellers shrug off Vietnam crackdown and US scrutiny
HANOI, May 27 — At a sprawling bazaar on the outskirts of Vietnam’s capital, the trade in counterfeit goods is bustling despite government crackdowns and the threat of US tariffs […]
In China, German minister says economic relationship requires cooperation, competition
BERLIN, May 27 — German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche today in Beijing said a modern economic relationship requires both cooperation and competition. “Competition makes us stronger, cooperation creates stability and […]
Teacher remanded over alleged sexual misconduct involving student in Besut
JERTIH, May 27 — A male teacher has been remanded for two days starting today to assist in the investigation of a sexual misconduct case involving a secondary school […]
Heavy rain and strong winds alert: Sabah, Sarawak brace for severe thunderstorms
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia’s Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several areas across East Malaysia, cautioning residents to expect heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning […]
Immigration chief: 77 officers dismissed since 2022 amid crackdown on integrity breaches
KAJANG, May 27 — A total of 77 Malaysian Immigration Department officers have been sacked from 2022 to date, out of 994 disciplinary cases resolved by the agency. Immigration director-general […]
Baby girl dies after being found face down in pail of soapy water in Seremban
SEREMBAN, May 27 — Police have confirmed that an 11-month-old baby girl died yesterday after she was found face down in a pail of soapy water in a house […]
Pilgrims perform symbolic ‘stoning of the devil’ near Mecca during final Haj rites
MINA, May 27 — Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual Haj pilgrimage today, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca. From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered […]