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Why Chinese banks are dumping hundreds of foreclosed properties — and still can’t sell

Why Chinese banks are dumping hundreds of foreclosed properties — and still can’t sell

BEIJING, Jan 22 — Chinese rural banks are ​unable to find buyers for hundreds of foreclosed properties they are auctioning despite offering steep discounts, deepening a real estate crisis and ‌adding to risks for the financial sector and the broader economy. Several less-developed regions that suffered steep home price declines saw a surge in bank-initiated […]

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Anwar urges end to language disputes, says focus must shift to children’s future

Anwar urges end to language disputes, says focus must shift to children’s future

BENTONG, Jan 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to put an end to the prolonged bickering over language issues and refocus on building a more competitive and united future for the nation’s children. He said the government’s multilingual education approach is not intended to undermine the status of Bahasa Melayu

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M’sian teacher charms netizens teaching Year 1 pupils to greet

M’sian teacher charms netizens teaching Year 1 pupils to greet

 A teacher’s playful lesson on greetings wins hearts as pupils’ innocence sparks laughter online CHEERFULLY greeting teachers is one of the fondest memories of school life, and a heartwarming video shared by a government school teacher has recently delighted netizens. Rajvin Kaur Kang took to Threads to share how she gently encouraged her newly enrolled

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Home Ministry finalises over 12,000 ID applications from Sarawak interior communities, says Saifuddin Nasution

Home Ministry finalises over 12,000 ID applications from Sarawak interior communities, says Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has made decisions on 12,509 applications for personal identification documents from residents in the interior of Sarawak, through the Special Task Force (PPK). Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the figure was from a total of 13,224 applications collected by the task force since July

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Lim Guan Eng backs motion on King’s speech, urges urgent action to prevent two-tier ‘K-shaped’ economy

Lim Guan Eng backs motion on King’s speech, urges urgent action to prevent two-tier ‘K-shaped’ economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — DAP’s Lim Guan Eng has backed the motion to endorse the King’s speech in the Dewan Rakyat, while raising concerns that Malaysia’s planned knowledge economy may be developing into a K-shaped two-tier economy. Speaking in Parliament during the motion, Lim said the King’s speech, presented by the Member of Parliament

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Malaysia’s automotive industry hits second straight record year with 820,752 vehicles sold in 2025

Malaysia’s automotive industry hits second straight record year with 820,752 vehicles sold in 2025

  KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Malaysian automotive industry achieved a milestone in 2025, recording a record-high total industry volume (TIV) for the second consecutive year. According to data released today by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), total vehicle sales reached 820,752 units, a marginal increase of 0.5 per cent from the 816,747 units

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Mayat lelaki tanpa identiti ditemui terapung di sungai Nibong Tebal

Mayat lelaki tanpa identiti ditemui terapung di sungai Nibong Tebal

Mayat seorang lelaki tanpa dokumen pengenalan diri ditemukan terapung di Sungai berhampiran Jalan Titi Timbul, Nibong Tebal. NIBONG TEBAL: Mayat seorang lelaki tanpa dokumen pengenalan diri ditemukan terapung dalam sungai berhampiran jambatan Jalan Titi Timbul di sini. Penolong Pengarah Bahagian Operasi Kebombaan dan Penyelamat JBPM Pulau Pinang John Sagun Francis berkata bomba menerima panggilan berhubung

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Malaysia berhati-hati sokong jawatankuasa keamanan Gaza, sebut isu Tony Blair

Malaysia berhati-hati sokong jawatankuasa keamanan Gaza, sebut isu Tony Blair

PM Anwar Ibrahim nyatakan Malaysia berhati-hati menyokong cadangan jawatankuasa keamanan Gaza selagi serangan Israel tidak berhenti dan bantuan tidak terjamin. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia mengambil pendirian berhati-hati sebelum menyokong cadangan penubuhan Jawatankuasa Keamanan bagi Gaza. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata sokongan hanya akan diberikan selagi serangan rejim Zionis Israel belum dihentikan dan bantuan kemanusiaan

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