Man arrested in Bangkok with unregistered guns
2022-10-10
Bangkok police arrested a 31-year-old man on Monday morning for illegal possession of two firearms and ammunition.Continue Reading
Israeli girl, 6, survives box jellyfish sting
2022-10-10
SURAT THANI: A young girl from Israel stung by a box jellyfish was resuscitated after her heart stopped beating and then emergency airlifted from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Hospital on the mainland for treatment.Continue Reading
Penang DAP says will meet Oct 10 night to discuss Parliament dissolution, decide on next step
2022-10-10
GEORGE TOWN: Penang DAP will meet on Monday (Oct 10) night to discuss the dissolution of Parliament announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Read full storyContinue Reading
GE15: Coming polls a good opportunity to fight for state rights in Parliament, says Sarawak Deputy Premier
2022-10-10
KUCHING: The coming 15th General Election (GE15) is an opportunity for Sarawak to gain a stronger voice in Parliament to fight for the state’s rights, says Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Read full storyContinue Reading
Philippines makes cellphone SIM registration compulsory to fight scams, fraud
2022-10-10
MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday (Oct 10) signed into law a measure making cellphone SIM registration compulsory, in a key step towards fighting text scams, bank fraud and misinformation. The law will require users to furnish full names and identity documents before buying a SIM card, withContinue Reading
Prayut orders random drug searches after preschool mass killing
2022-10-10
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered a clampdown on drugs and a greater focus on rehabilitating addicts, after a mass killing that left 37 people dead sparked calls for tougher policies.Continue Reading
India’s rice farmers, exporters feel impact of cooling measures
2022-10-10
Recent curbs to cool rising rice prices bring relief to consumers in India, which is the world’s largest exporter of rice, but it is bad news for businesses.Continue Reading
GE15: Perak Sultan's consent will be sought to dissolve assembly, says MB
2022-10-10
IPOH: Consent from the Sultan of Perak will be sought to dissolve the legislative assembly so that state polls will be held concurrently with the 15th General Election, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full storyContinue Reading
Contributions from self-employed to be mandatory soon, says Socso
2022-10-10
PETALING JAYA: Self-employed workers in all job sectors will soon have to contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme, says the Social Security Organisation (Socso). Read full storyContinue Reading
China’s next aircraft carrier likely to be nuclear
2022-10-10
China aims to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to protect its growing strategic interests abroad, the latest flex of Beijing’s growing naval power and clout. This month, the South China Morning Post reported that analysts believe China’s follow-up to the recent successful launch of its Fujian aircraft carrier will probably be nuclear-powered, with some noting […]
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