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Commentary: Why Malaysia’s political elite remains dominated by elderly men
WHAT’S AT STAKE? The problem is not that older leaders are incapable of governing effectively. It is that they risk…
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Ceiling collapses at KSL City Mall in Johor Bahru, no injuries reported
JOHOR BAHRU: Shoppers and business owners alike were left shell-shocked when a large portion of a ceiling collapsed at a…
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The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges
KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA: Prices of cooking oil could be buoyed up for years by stagnating production and a biodiesel push in…
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Commentary: Is Anwar-Thaksin deal a masterstroke or miscalculation?
On resolving the conflicts near the Thai-Malaysian border, Thaksin’s record in the Deep South speaks for itself. He is best…
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Malaysia aims to be ‘global leader’ in carbon capture
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s parliament on Thursday (Mar 6) passed legislation intended to help the country become a “global leader” in carbon…
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‘Let us not judge’ yet: Malaysia PM Anwar on corruption probe against predecessor Ismail Sabri
SINGAPORE: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the public not to condemn his predecessor Ismail Sabri Yaakob before investigations…
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Malaysia signs deal with British chip giant Arm to bolster semiconductor ambitions
“RED CARPET” Malaysian Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the collaboration would enable Malaysia and Arm “to build a complete supply…
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Malaysian radio hosts under police probe for mocking Hindu ritual in controversial video
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities in Malaysia are investigating three radio hosts who apparently mocked a Hindu ritual in a video clip.…
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Foreigners from 63 countries can use QR code clearance when entering Malaysia from next year: Home minister
KUALA LUMPUR: From next year, foreigners from 63 countries will be able to enter Malaysia using just QR codes without…
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