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‘Bad for the world’: Southeast Asia environment leaders wary about lack of US climate leadership under Trump
“We heard that the US might withdraw from the (Paris) Agreement. If it happens, it will be bad for the…
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Commentary: Former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin shows how political legacies outlast controversy
A POLITICAL WEAPON In Malaysia, as in many parts of the world, corruption allegations have frequently been employed as a…
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Malaysia’s late former finance minister Daim gets acquittal; prosecutors to proceed with case against his wife
SINGAPORE: A Malaysian court has acquitted former finance minister Daim Zainuddin of failing to declare assets following his death on…
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Hundreds of students affected by Malaysia’s clampdown on Thai border illegal crossings; education ministry to investigate
“A WAY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY” According to news agency Bernama, primary and secondary school students would wait for…
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Commentary: Najib still wields influence like no other in Malaysia, even behind bars
Last, Malaysia is forced to also confront its place in global politics for the first time. Mr Anwar’s stance on…
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Malaysia to expand QR code clearance to cars and lorries at Johor land checkpoints next year
SINGAPORE: Malaysian drivers and commuters will be able to cross between Johor and Singapore using QR codes instead of passports…
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Driver in Penang fatal container accident pleads not guilty to dangerous driving, denied bail
SINGAPORE: The trailer driver involved in an accident that killed a 21-year-old woman in Malaysia’s Penang state has pleaded not…
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Peninsular Malaysia’s oil and gas production dropped by half over last decade: Economy Minister
SINGAPORE: Peninsular Malaysia’s oil and gas production has dropped by half in the last decade, with new reserves now concentrated…
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Far From Home: Migrant workers risk death, arrest and abuse by illegally entering Malaysia. Is it worth it?
Like Mr Syamsul, Mr Jaspal (not his real name) was blacklisted from Malaysia under similar circumstances: Absconding from his first…
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What’s behind some Southeast Asia countries’ push to join BRICS and will Trump’s win be a catalyst?
WHO COULD BE NEXT TO JOIN BRICS? In line with that, the analysts whom CNA spoke to said that they…
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