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PM Anwar confirms RON95 aid review, stresses income brackets must not be wrongly affected
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The government is currently reviewing RON95 assistance for upper income earners, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today, amid growing calls for petrol subsidies […]
Abang Johari says Sarawak to acquire more federal assets to boost economy and create high‑tech jobs
KUCHING, May 10 — Sarawak plans to take over more strategic entities and assets of the federal government to strengthen the state’s economy in line with the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy […]
Cruise ship with deadly hantavirus outbreak reaches Canary Islands as mass evacuation begins
MADRID, May 10 — A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands today, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated […]
Sri Lanka to raise electricity tariffs by up to 18pc amid soaring energy costs linked to Middle East war
 COLOMBO, May 10 — Sri Lanka will increase electricity rates by up to 18 per cent from Monday to offset the additional costs of generating power using thermal plants […]
Teo Nie Ching encourages individuals facing social media restrictions to appeal through tribunal chaired by judge
KULAI, May 10 — Individuals facing social media account restrictions or content removal are advised to file an appeal through the Communications, Multimedia and Online Safety Appeal Tribunal. Deputy Communications […]
Addressing Indian students, Anwar says ‘stand to be corrected’ over temple row remarks
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today appeared to acknowledge that some of his remarks about Hindu temples were perceived as tacit support for […]
Police ramp up patrols and roadblocks in Durian Tunggal after spate of armed robberies
 ALOR GAJAH, May 10 — Police will step up crime prevention patrols and roadblocks around Durian Tunggal following a recent spate of house break-ins and armed robberies in the area. […]
Suicide car bomb and gun attack on Pakistan police checkpoint kill 12 officers
 PESHAWAR, May 10 — Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 12 and wounding five, officials said […]
Actor Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, first film star to rule the state in a decade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Actor-turned politician Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today, ending the political uncertainty that has gripped the state since […]
Cabinet ministers pay tribute to mothers on Mother’s Day, highlight sacrifices and strength of family institution
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Members of the Cabinet, including Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, today shared Mother’s Day greetings and messages of appreciation through their respective social […]