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Philippines 29 Mar 2025 | 04:11 AM

Philippines' Cagayan De Oro City creates special ‘justice zone’ to combat online child abuse

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (Philippines): The city government has institutionalised its status as Northern Mindanao's first "justice zone" against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).

Metro News 6 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Johor eyes Smart City status for all local councils by 2026

Johor government aims to have all 16 of its local councils achieve Smart City status by next year, says state executive councilor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

Nation 29 Jan 2025 | 07:55 AM

Forest City draws increased investment interest following special financial zone status

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Forest City has garnered significant interest from both domestic and international investors following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement on August 25, 2023, designating the area as a Special Financial Zone (SFZ).

Aseanplus News 29 Mar 2025 | 02:10 PM

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (March 29, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (March 29, 2025).

Nation 23 Mar 2025 | 08:16 AM

Saravanan clears up confusion over legality of 130-year-old Hindu temple

KUALA LUMPUR: Questions over the legality of Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple near Jalan Masjid India is due to misinformation, says MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan.

Business 18 Oct 2024 | 12:00 PM

Budget 2025: Forest City secures duty-free island status

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved Forest City as a Duty-Free Island to promote tourism and stimulate local economic activities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sabah & Sarawak 17 Jan 2025 | 03:39 PM

Sandakan Municipal Council unveils 2024-2028 strategic plan towards smart, sustainable city

KOTA KINABALU: The Sandakan Municipal Council has launched its 2024-2028 strategic plan, aiming to transform the city into a smart and sustainable hub by 2030.

Culture 21 Jan 2025 | 05:12 AM

Germany’s ‘unseen’ city Chemnitz becomes European Capital of Culture

One eastern German city, formerly known as Karl Marx City, is tired of being ignored. This year, Chemnitz is being put on the map as European Capital of Culture.

Aseanplus News 11 Dec 2024 | 07:35 AM

Hong Kong has fully restored global aviation hub status, IATA chief says

Willie Walsh argues some foreign airlines failed to return to full capacity due to supply chain and airspace issues rather than geopolitics

World 6 Mar 2025 | 11:15 AM

Trump weighs revoking legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would soon decide whether to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, following a Reuters report that his administration planned to take that step. 

Metro News 30 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

New royal city rises to the challenge

MBDK has hands full handling cleanliness, floods and preserving glory of Klang’s elevated status.

On The Beat 7 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Dirty city that’s an atrocity

Conditions are so bad they are drawing royal ire and turning off tourists.

Aseanplus News 24 June 2024 | 10:15 AM

Hong Kong’s US$8 billion government fund inks deal with Beijing biotech start-up as city aims for tech hub status

Beijing-based Biomap will set up an accelerator called BioMap InnoHub, which will support over 50 early-stage R&D projects in life science

Nation 1 Jan 2025 | 04:45 AM

Thousands join City Walk to welcome the New Year in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of Penangites hit the streets to kickstart a healthy beginning to the year during the City Walk event here.

Nation 25 Apr 2024 | 06:11 AM

Bollywood dreams: TV, streaming content mulled to boost Ipoh's 'creative city' status

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council plans to set up a television station to expand its creative city status, says mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin.

Indonesia 22 Nov 2024 | 08:30 AM

Indonesian parliament designates Jakarta as special region after being removed as capital city

The Indonesian parliament has recently adopted a bill, officially designating Jakarta as the country’s special region following its removal as the capital city.

Metro News 29 Jan 2024 | 09:53 AM

Klang council swearing-in put off amid transition to city status

THE Klang Municipal Council's (MPK) swearing-in ceremony for new councillors will be delayed due to its impending upgrade from municipality to city status.

Football 16 Feb 2024 | 02:19 PM

Soccer-Grealish out for Man City against Chelsea, while Silva's status uncertain

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City will be without Jack Grealish when they host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday as they look to extend their winning run to 12 consecutive games in all competitions.

Metro News 4 Feb 2024 | 11:00 PM

Kulai aims for city status by 2026

INNOVATION and creativity are needed to help elevate the Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu) to city council status in the next two years.

Aseanplus News 28 Oct 2024 | 09:28 AM

Chinese cities ease residency requirements as ‘war for people’ heats up

City governments have adopted a ‘hukou for home’ strategy as the competition for talent intensifies

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