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Popes having their say on turning points in history
VATICAN CITY, May 26 — From the Industrial Revolution to the advent of artificial intelligence, popes have long taken a stand on scientific, social and technological transformations. With the publication […]
More than just a payslip deduction: What Perkeso actually does for Malaysian workers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — For many Malaysians, contributions to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) are little more than a routine deduction listed on their monthly payslips, quietly reducing take-home salaries. […]
Stagnant rents, mounting arrears force DBKL to spend more on PPR upkeep amid worsening public facilities
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Stagnant rental rates and rental arrears amounting to millions of ringgit have rendered public housing in Malaysia unsustainable, a report by Think City said recently. […]
New Zealand surf event halted as sea creature bites photographer
WELLINGTON, May 25 — A major surfing event in New Zealand was suspended today after a photographer was bitten in the water by a creature suspected to be a sea […]
Petronas, Aramco announce transfer of full ownership of PRefChem to Petronas
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) today announced the signing of an agreement for the transfer of the latter’s equity stakes, […]
Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader
PHNOM PENH, May 25 — Cambodia’s king has pardoned former opposition leader Kem Sokha ‌for a treason conviction, just weeks after he lost an appeal to overturn that verdict, according […]
Ringgit closes higher against US dollar on hopes of US-Iran deal
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, driven by hopes of a resolution to the war between the United States (US) and Iran […]
Father hopes for breakthrough as hunt continues for missing teen at Bukit Changkat Asa
 HULU SELANGOR, May 25 — The father of a teenage girl believed to have gone missing while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa in Tanjong Malim last Saturday is hoping that […]
Perak forms special committee as cable theft, vandalism threaten telecoms network and public safety
 IPOH, May 25 — The Perak State Government has established the Perak State Network Integrity and Security Committee to strengthen cooperation with agencies to address the issue of cable theft, […]
Excavator driver seriously injured after quarry landslide buries machine in Pokok Sena
 ALOR SETAR, May 25 — An excavator driver was seriously injured after it was buried by a quarry landslide at Simpang Bukit Tembaga near Pokok Sena today. Pokok Sena Fire […]