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Deputy minister warns industry: Protect premium durian image as China access hinges on strict protocol
PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — All durian industry players have been urged to continue complying with the requirements and Phytosanitary Protocol for the export of fresh durians to China currently in […]
PM Anwar calls on the people to share views via his AI avatar (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited the people, especially the young, to share their views, concerns and aspirations directly through his avatar to […]
Fractured alliances, multi-cornered fights shape Negeri Sembilan state election after nominations close
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The line-up for the Negeri Sembilan state election was confirmed today after nominations closed, offering the clearest picture yet of a contest marked by fractured […]
Mountain roars down in deadly Chongqing landslide, eight killed, scores trapped
BEIJING, July 18 — A landslide in southwest China killed at least eight people and left 34 missing on Friday, local authorities said, with Chinese President Xi Jinping urging comprehensive […]
Flash floods swamp Petaling Jaya after heavy rain (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Several areas in Petaling Jaya were hit by flash floods, including the 223 Food Court after heavy rain occurred in the Klang Valley this afternoon. Selangor […]
Seventh PM in a decade: Andy Burnham steps into office with daunting to‑do list
LONDON, July 18 — Andy Burnham, who is set to become Britain’s prime minister Monday, will face a roster of challenges when he steps into the office as the UK’s […]
Vietnam landslides swallow homes and crops as flooding claims four lives
HANOI, July 18 — Severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains killed at least four people in Vietnam, state media reported on Saturday. More than 238 hectares of rice […]
Too much, not too little: Deputy premier Dr Sim says overeating is now Sarawak’s bigger health challenge
KUCHING, July 18 — Public health policies should place greater emphasis on tackling overnutrition, as it is a major contributor to the rising incidence of diabetes among Sarawakians, said Deputy […]
Laos claims ‘no evidence’ of blame for six deadly tourist poisonings
VIENTIANE, July 18 — Laos authorities said on Saturday they could not determine blame or the cause of the deaths in 2024 of six tourists previously linked to methanol-tainted alcohol. […]
‘Hello space, we have arrived’: India’s first private orbital launch succeeds
SRIHARIKOTA, July 18 — India’s first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it […]