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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 […]
Roofs torn off as fierce winds lash Sibu Jaya, no injuries reported
SIBU, July 18 —Several houses in Sibu Jaya sustained roof damage after strong winds accompanied by a heavy downpour swept through the area at about 3pm today. Most of the […]
Muhyiddin claims Bersatu is Parliament’s only true Opposition amid shifting alliances
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has claimed Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia is now the country’s only “standalone” Opposition party, arguing that it must remain independent as […]
Three Form One boys in Kangar under police investigation over alleged bullying that left classmate with fractured ankle
KANGAR, July 18 — Three Form One students at a secondary school here have been remanded for two days from today to assist investigations into the alleged bullying of a […]
New Seremban orthopaedic centre launching this year aims to cut treatment costs by up to 50 per cent
SEREMBAN, July 18 — Bank Rakyat has provided financing totalling RM1.42 million to Limbcraft Innovation Sdn Bhd to develop an affordable orthopaedic centre here that is expected to offer treatment […]
Busker’s bid for Sikamat ends before it begins after election paperwork snag
SEREMBAN, July 18 — Government retiree Bujang Abu’s aspiration to contest as an independent candidate for the Sikamat state seat in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election fell through after […]