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Singaporean bus driver charged with misappropriation of diesel in JB
JOHOR BAHRU: A Singaporean bus driver pleaded not guilty in a Johor Bahru court on Friday (Jun 2) to the charge…
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Tiananmen vigils shift overseas as Hong Kong falls silent
DIASPORA PRESSURE Security in China tends to intensify in the run-up to Jun 4 every year. Authorities have imposed travel…
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New cryptocurrency licensing rules kick in for Hong Kong’s retail investors
Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief Eddie Yue said the city wants to give the industry flexibility to develop, innovate and…
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‘Relentless’ heatwaves scorch southern China, test power grids
Demand for electricity in southern manufacturing hubs, including Guangdong, has surged in recent days, with China Southern Power Grid, one…
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Japan slammed by torrential rain as Typhoon Mawar nears
TOKYO: Parts of Japan were slammed by torrential rain on Friday (Jun 2) as Typhoon Mawar neared, bringing winds and…
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Japan braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Mawar nears
TOKYO: Japan braced for torrential rains on Friday (Jun 2) as Typhoon Mawar neared, bringing wind and heavy rain to…
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US and Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warning
“NEW BEGINNING” Washington has remained a key ally and arms supplier to Taiwan despite switching diplomatic recognition from Taipei to…
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Japan to issue special bonds aimed at supporting childcare
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday (Jun 1) that the government would issue special bonds aimed at…
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Japan PM Kishida unveils US$25 billion plan to tackle birthrate crisis
TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister unveiled a US$25 billion plan on Thursday (Jun 1) to expand support for young people and…
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Mahathir says ready to work with Muhyiddin for Malay cause
Dr Mahathir and Muhyiddin formed the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) in 2016. Dr Mahathir was appointed chairman while Muhyiddin…
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