Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sept 23: Malaysian media
The current 28-seat state assembly’s term was due to expire on Dec 27.
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Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik’s Cube
Lian Yunzhi posted averages of 4.52 and 4.27 seconds, after solving the Rubik’s Cube five times.
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Explainer-Why is Taiwan such an important issue for China?
Sept 22 - Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to call for the US to halt arms sales to Taiwan when he meets…
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China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say
WASHINGTON, Sept 22 - China's Xi Jinping is expected to press US President Donald Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under…
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Singapore’s UOL in talks to acquire Hong Kong’s Hyatt Regency hotel
UOL is reportedly in discussions with New World and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
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Indonesia forecasts delayed wet season, farmers brace themselves for impact
The rainy season is estimated to arrive in early November for most parts of Indonesia.
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Indonesian V-P’s education record under fresh scrutiny in court; petitioners want him removed
The case centres on whether he had met the education requirements to contest the 2024 election.
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Bilateral EU free trade deals can pave way for broader ASEAN-EU pact: DPM Gan
An ad hoc group will be set up to consider new members for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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Mount Fuji sunrise rush still causes dangerous crowding near summit despite new climbing rules
Climbers were so close together that they could have touched one another simply by reaching out.
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In Bangladesh, Pakistan’s Muhammad Ali Jinnah photo stirs anger
His image was shown at a new museum display in September at Dhaka University – only to be torn down.
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Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead, 45,000 houses without power in Japan
Search operations were continuing for six people missing after landslides triggered by heavy rain.
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Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill four, NHK says
MIURA, Japan, Sept 22 - Torrential rains brought by a powerful typhoon lashing Japan's Pacific coast caused landslides…
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Haze could hit migratory birds hard in Malaysia
The haze might force them to delay their journeys, alter flight paths or make additional stopovers.
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South Korea's Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says
SEOUL, Sept 22 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged the United States to ease sanctions on North Korea in…
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South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung urges US to ease sanctions on North Korea to freeze nuclear programmes: NYT
The current stalemate was simply too risky to be allowed to continue, he said.
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Vietnam leader says US deal close, denies re-routing China goods
The country has continued to wrangle a deal with US officials under the threat of new tariffs.
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Australian state bans data centres from residential areas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been pushing for national standards for data centres.
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Seoul’s green space a battleground for mayor and South Korea’s President
With 16,000 people per sq km, Seoul is a densely packed capital, putting a strain on both housing and greenery.
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North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy ‘incurable headache’
The report did not elaborate on the specific type of weapon.
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Crowdfunding $15m fine: Najib’s party wants supporters to chip in, but trolls give 1 sen as an insult
Malaysians online have responded to the crowdfunding with memes and mock transfers.
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British PM Andy Burnham seeks resolution to dispute over Diego Garcia base
NEW YORK, Sept 21 - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday he was determined to find a resolution to the…
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A carbon-credit land rush is hollowing out New Zealand farm country
Pongaroa, Sept 21 - At the start of lambing season, Fiona Ramsden's farm near the New Zealand village of Pongaroa is a…
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Rubio meets Japanese and Korean allies ahead of Trump China summit
NEW YORK, Sept 21 - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met the foreign ministers of Asian allies South Korea and Japan…
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Google to report child sexual abuse content directly to India’s authorities, following Meta
The move is meant to address concerns that the existing system via non-profit delays reports significantly.
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Malaysia removes bumiputera equity requirement for some private education institutions
The move is aimed at aligning ownership requirements with current needs of the education sector.
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EU to lift sanctions on Russia-linked Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say
BRUSSELS, Sept 21 - European Union envoys agreed on Monday to lift sanctions imposed over Russia’s war in Ukraine on…
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Pakistan says it killed 28 militants, Taliban reports three civilian deaths
The air strikes put an end to almost three months of relative calm between the feuding neighbours.
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US and China explore alert system for AI safety, despite trust deficit
Both countries are in fierce competition over making the most powerful AI models.
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Bids for Malaysia’s special ‘H’ licence plate series garner record $28.6m in five days
Proceeds from the "H" series alone were double that for special plate biddings for full-year 2024.
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China expels two top generals from party and military, alleging disloyalty and corruption
The pair were removed from the state Central Military Commission in late August.
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Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Razak’s residence inspected ahead of house arrest
Decision yet to be reached on the exact details behind the 73-year-old's detention arrangement.
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Busan waterpark restricts night access as large crowds flock to see lingering shark
Nearly 30,000 visitors visited Busan's North Port over the weekend to catch a glimpse of the animal.
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China's Xi chairs Politburo; Central Committee plenum set for October 26-29
BEIJING, Sept 21 - China's Politburo held a meeting on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, with President…
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Prabowo reasserts Indonesia’s support for Palestine with ‘Free Palestine’ call
This comes amid scholarships for Palestinians and controversy over perceived Israeli links.
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Textile factory fire in southern Chinese city of Foshan kills 8
The fire broke out at 3.12pm in a two-storey building inside an industrial park on Sept 20.
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Lee Jae Myung’s chief of staff offers to quit amid slide in support for South Korean President
Kang Hoon-sik's move meant to take “overall responsibility” as the leader's approval ratings slide.
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