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Letters
Developed Sarawak good for all of Malaysia, says SUPP's Robert Lau
Former Senator Robert Lau
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Indonesia
Retailers oppose shifting imports of textiles, other goods to eastern Indonesian ports
JAKARTA: Domestic retailers have expressed opposition to importing certain goods through ports in eastern Indonesia rather than on Java, a plan the government says is aimed at curbing shipments of foreign-made goods that threaten local industries.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Rural fishmongers in Sabah given special supplier price under ‘Program Ikan Rakyat’
KOTA KINABALU: Fishmongers and retailers in Sabah, especially those from the interior are given special supplier price offers at RM6.99 per kilogram under the Program Ikan Rakyat.
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Vietnam
Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after killing two in China
HAI PHONG, (Vietnam): Super Typhoon Yagi uprooted thousands of trees and swept ships and boats out to sea as it made landfall in northern Vietnam Saturday (Sept 7), state media said.
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World
Thailand's PM Paetongtarn vows to stimulate the economy "right away"
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Saturday her new government will seek to stimulate the economy "right away" and will continue with the policies of former premier Srettha Thavisin.
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Japan
Japan's next prime minister may be elected on Oct 1
TOKYO: (Bernama-Sputnik) An extraordinary session of the Japanese parliament, during which the country's new prime minister will be elected, may be held on October 1, reported Sputnik quoting a Kyodo news agency report, citing sources.
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Family
South Korea’s low birth rate isn't swaying the young to start a family
Financial hardship is by far the biggest reason South Koreans cited for not having children, according to a survey by research firm PMI Co.
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Style
Ask The Expert: Keeping a clean head begins with the scalp
Ask The Expert is a column where we get experts to answer questions on topics related to fashion and beauty. This month, founder & CEO of Briogeo Hair Care Nancy Twine gives us the lowdown on scalp care.
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Nation
Dr Ling conferred honorary doctorate by TAR UMT due to his contributions, dedication, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong witnessed the conferment of an honorary doctorate on Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik at the Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) on Saturday (Sept 7).
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India
Schools closed in India's Manipur after rocket attack; one killed, six others injured
MUMBAI: Schools were ordered shut from Saturday (Sept 7) in the restive Indian state of Manipur after a rocket attack by insurgents killed a civilian and wounded six others.
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Nation
Former deputy minister and husband not involved in human trafficking, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations showed that former deputy minister in the prime minister's Department Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim and her husband are not involved in human trafficking activities in Myanmar.
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World
Kosovo closes two border crossings with Serbia after protest
MERDARE, Serbia (Reuters) - Kosovo said on Saturday it had closed two border crossings with Serbia after protesters on Serbian soil partially blocked roads and turned back passengers with Kosovo documents in protest over recent tensions in Kosovo's volatile north.
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China
China colleagues, both married to others, fired for kissing in office, sue company
BEIJING: Two colleagues sued their company after being terminated for having an affair and openly kissing at work.
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Philippines
Manhunt for Philippines’ fugitive preacher reveals secret tunnels, rooms where sex victims were held
MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues its protracted game of hide-and-seek as it hunts for fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy, who is accused of trafficking and sexually abusing women and girls as young as 12.
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Nation
King happy with country's economic performance
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia expressed his joy over improvements in the country’s economic situation and trade performance.
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Nation
Social media platforms need multilingual content moderators, advises govt
KULAI: The Communications Ministry advises that a social media platform has to have content moderators who can understand various languages, especially local languages other than English.
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Thailand
Thai EV sales set to miss target as banks tighten auto loans
Thailand’s electric vehicle sales are set to miss targets this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new auto loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sarawak to co-host 2027 SEA Games regardless of Sabah’s decision, says state minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak is set to co-host the 2027 SEA Games regardless of Sabah’s decision on the matter, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
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AseanPlus News
South China Sea: Why Beijing takes a low-key approach to Vietnam but not the Philippines
Manila’s alliance with the US may be one reason China is taking a much tougher stance, but Hanoi’s island-building could still be a problem
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Tennis
Tennis-Fritz fired up for less stressful showdown with Sinner in US Open final
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Taylor Fritz believes his U.S. Open title clash against Jannik Sinner on Sunday will be less stressful than his encounter with fellow American Frances Tiafoe as he will be the underdog when he meets the world number one.