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Thousands throng George Town streets for Thaipusam gold and silver chariots journey
GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of devotees and spectators gathered near Chulia Street and Penang Street from as early as dawn on Sunday (Jan 31) as the golden and Silver Chariot departed […]
At least 20 mln flu cases reported in U.S. this season
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — The United States has recorded at least 20 million illnesses so far this flu season, according to the latest estimates released Friday by the […]
Canada’s real GDP unchanged in November 2025
OTTAWA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — Canada’s real GDP was essentially unchanged in November 2025 as contractions in goods-producing industries offset expansions in services-producing industries, Statistics Canada said Friday. Read full […]
Venezuela proposes amnesty law for prisoners, interim president says
Jan 30 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Friday announced a proposed “amnesty law” for hundreds of prisoners in the country, according to El Pais newspaper. Read full […]
Putin praises Russian military exports despite Western pressure
Jan 30 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin praised the export record of Russia’s military industries on Friday, saying it had expanded its markets and prospects, particularly in Africa, despite Western […]
Alumni reconnect at SOBA Prestige business gathering
KUALA LUMPUR: The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) marked a celebration of its past winners at the SOBA Prestige event held on Jan 29 at the Malaysia International Trade and […]
5,000 pineapple plants lost in peatland blaze
MUAR: A peatland fire has damaged nearly 5,000 pineapple plants belonging to a farmer in Kampung Parit Hj Abd Aziz, Sungai Balang Besar, resulting in losses estimated at about RM10,000. […]
Bidding for ‘FH’ plates opens Feb 1
PUTRAJAYA: The online bidding for the special registration number “FH” series will be opened tomorrow, in conjunction with Federal Territory Day, and will last for five days. Read full story […]
DOE trio remanded in e-waste probe
PUTRAJAYA: The Environment Department (DOE) director-general, his deputy and an officer have been remanded for seven days until next Thursday to assist investigations into alleged irregularities involving electronic waste (e-waste). […]
Toy shop fire causes RM1mil in losses
KUALA TERENGGANU: A toy, bicycle and electric scooter shop in Kampung Simpang Tok Ku near here suffered losses of nearly RM1mil after it was destroyed in a fire. Read full […]