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China
‘Genuinely popular’: how Africa’s positive opinion of China goes beyond the elite
Public views of China in sub-Saharan countries are overwhelmingly positive, Asia Society survey shows
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Nation
Video alleging durian land allocation is actually STR land rights handover, says Pahang exco rep
KUANTAN: Pahang Islamic affairs, rural development, and orang asli affairs committee chairman Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad confirms that a viral video alleging the allocation of durian plantation land in Pahang to retired soldiers is misleading.
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Singapore
Singapore urges progress on Asean 5PC and call for urgent dialogue on Myanmar
Singapore has expressed disappointment over the limited progress in implementing the Asean Five-Point Consensus (5PC) to resolve the Myanmar crisis and restore democracy in the country.
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Nation
Low pressure system off Sarawak could turn into tropical depression, MetMalaysia warns
PETALING JAYA: The low pressure system in the waters off Sarawak has the potential to develop into a tropical depression within 24 to 48 hours and is expected to move northwards towards the central South China Sea, warns the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong IPO: Actor Roger Kwok’s Herbs Generation jumps 25% on debut
The healthcare company’s shares were oversubscribed 6,083 times as its shares were priced at the low end of its range at HK$3.75
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World
Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
PARIS (Reuters) - A French court sentenced eight people to prison terms ranging from one to 16 years for their roles in a hate campaign that culminated in the murder of a teacher who had shown caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in class, local media reported.
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Nation
Footbrawl: Ministry yet to get full report on Friday night incident, says Adam Adli
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry has yet to receive the full report over the brawl between two groups of football fans, says Adam Adli.
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AseanPlus News
Macau youth ‘happy to stay’, but will economic revamp create the right jobs?
Lack of career prospects frustrates many, while observers say push to diversify economy needs focus on training to nurture talent
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AseanPlus News
US investigates China’s TP-Link, maker of Wi-fi routers, after cyberattacks
Security concerns over a network equipment manufacturer that controls more than 60 per cent of the US market for home internet routers.
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong police arrest 39 who allegedly staged accidents to claim funds
Suspects faked 33 traffic accidents to fraudulently claim around HK$2 million from government’s Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme
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Nation
56 foreigners among 67 nabbed in anti-vice raids in KL, Pahang
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-six foreign prostitutes were among 67 individuals detained in a massive operation, which saw several hotels and apartments raided in Kuala Lumpur and Pahang.
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Thailand
Thai court delivers death penalty, life sentences for German's murder
BANGKOK: A Thai national was sentenced to death and two Germans were handed life sentences for the gruesome murder of a German real estate broker near the resort town of Pattaya, Thai media reported.
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Vietnam
Creating breakthroughs in economic diplomacy to contribute to double-digit growth: Cambodia PM
HANOI: Economic diplomacy has truly become a key component in all external affairs, especially high-level diplomacy, contributing effectively to implemeting strategic breakthroughs, Prime Minister Pam Minh Chinh said while chairing a conference with ambassadors and heads of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad to review the economic diplomacy work in 2024, in Hanoi on Friday (Dec 20).
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Nation
Rape case reported at Kelantan flood evacuation centre, say cops
KOTA BARU: A statutory rape case involving an underaged girl has been reported at a temporary evacuation centre (PPS) here during the floods on Dec 2, reports Malay language daily Sinar Harian.
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Nation
Over 100 JPJ staff members affected by floods nationwide
KOTA BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) reported that 111 of its officers and personnel were affected by the recent floods nationwide.
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Nation
Draft Cabinet paper on the separation of AG's powers ready by mid-2025, says Anwar
SUBANG JAYA: The draft Cabinet paper on the separation of powers between the Attorney General's Chambers and the public prosecutor's office is expected to be ready by the middle of 2025, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
No let-up in efforts to repatriate job scam victims from Myanmar, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN: The Malaysian government is tirelessly working to repatriate its citizens who have fallen victim to job scams in Myanmar, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
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Nation
We won’t be deterred, says IGP on threats over M’sia-Thailand cross-border ban
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will remain vigilant and will not falter against any threat, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
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Nation
Malaysia re-elected Coalition on Sustainable Timber chair for second term
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia has once again solidified its position as a global leader in sustainable timber production with its re-election as chair of the Coalition on Sustainable Timber for a second term.
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Nation
'Delicate touch' needed to resolve issue of Tengku Zafrul's supposed move, says PKR's Hasan
JOHOR BARU: A "delicate touch" is needed to resolve the issue of Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Aziz's supposed move to PKR as Umno has every right to feel slighted, says Hassan Abdul Karim.
