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Foreign ministry confirms two Malaysians among victims in deadly Philippines building collapse, one safe
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that two Malaysians were affected by the building collapse in the city of Angeles, north of the Philippines capital, Manila, on Sunday. […]
Three oil rig workers killed, one critically injured in Terengganu lifeboat accident
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — Police have confirmed that three oil rig workers died while another has been critically injured after the lifeboat they were in fell into the sea […]
JPJ suspends online vehicle ownership transfers nationwide starting today after fraud complaints
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced the suspension of the online service for change of vehicle ownership effective today, encompassing all digital channels, including […]
When communities take charge: How once-neglected lift lobbies in two PPRs now serve as bustling community hubs
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Lift lobbies in most People’s Housing Projects (PPR) seldom age well. Instead, they often fade into dingy, dirty and vandalised spaces that residents hurry across without […]
Vietnam wants a futuristic megacity by 2045 — and Hanoi residents are paying the price
HANOI, May 25 — Rows of townhouses torn down in hours, roads ripped up by bulldozers and city blocks reduced to rubble in the name of progress — giant construction […]
‘I will come whichever way I can’: Western pilgrims defy Middle East tensions to perform Haj
MECCA, May 25 — Despite the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel’s mind that he would attend this year’s Haj […]
In Trump’s America, the World Cup is becoming a rare moment of joy for immigrant New Yorkers
NEW YORK, May 24 — World Cup fever is beginning to hit New York’s immigrant communities where wariness of the Trump administration’s deportation crackdown has weighed on foot traffic. In […]
‘Someone’s father, someone’s son’: China coal blast tragedy exposes the brutal human cost of mining
BEIJING, May 24 — Coal miners in the sleepy Chinese county of Qinyuan sometimes dine at Zhang’s skewer eatery, especially on payday, so a gas explosion that killed at least […]
Trump says an Iran deal is close — but what exactly is on the table?
TEHRAN, May 24 — The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the […]
Aidiladha, Wesak, Kaamatan, Gawai: Malaysia’s massive festive mash-up is about to take over
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Malaysia is set to witness an “extraordinary festive atmosphere” soon as people of various races and religions celebrate several major festivals falling almost simultaneously during […]