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Search for missing Kajang teen swept into drain expands to Sungai Langat

Search for missing Kajang teen swept into drain expands to Sungai Langat

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — The search effort for a missing male teenager who was swept away by strong currents when he and his younger brother, 12, fell into a drain while trying to retrieve a ball in Taman Prima Saujana, Kajang on Thursday has been expanded. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director […]

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Terengganu, Federal Government begin talks on Felda land dispute

Terengganu, Federal Government begin talks on Felda land dispute

Negotiations have started to resolve the Felda land issue in Terengganu, where 15,000 hectares are under dispute over unpaid premiums and taxes. KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu and Federal governments and Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) have begun talks to resolve land issues in the state. In a Facebook post tonight, Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim, chairman of the

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Penang volunteers stay on in Hat Yai to aid Thai flood recovery after rescuing Malaysians

Penang volunteers stay on in Hat Yai to aid Thai flood recovery after rescuing Malaysians

BANGKOK, Dec 6 — When floodwaters swept through Hat Yai in Thailand’s Songkhla province in November, submerging streets and leaving residents stranded, Malaysian volunteers crossed the border not as tourists but as first responders answering a call for help. They were from several Penang-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that were involved in evacuating Malaysians affected by

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Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom project

Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom project

President Donald Trump hires architect Shalom Baranes for the White House ballroom after reported disagreements with the original designer. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has hired a new architect for his privately funded White House ballroom project. White House spokesman Davis Ingle confirmed architect Shalom Baranes has joined the team to execute Trump’s vision. “The

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Boy dies after falling into Kajang drain; search goes on for missing older brother

Boy dies after falling into Kajang drain; search goes on for missing older brother

KAJANG, Dec 5 — A 12-year-old boy who fell into a large drain at Taman Prima Saujana while trying to retrieve a ball with his older brother has died, while his 14-year-old sibling remains missing, authorities confirmed. Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said the younger boy was found unconscious about 2km from

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US cuts refugee work permit validity to 18 months in security move

US cuts refugee work permit validity to 18 months in security move

The Trump administration slashes work permit validity for refugees and asylum seekers from five years to 18 months, citing public safety concerns. WASHINGTON: The United States has drastically reduced the validity period of work permits for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. The Trump administration announced the change on Thursday, cutting the maximum validity from

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Netanyahu insists on New York visit despite mayor’s arrest threat

Netanyahu insists on New York visit despite mayor’s arrest threat

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he will visit New York, challenging incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to enforce an ICC arrest warrant NEW YORK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he still plans to visit New York despite incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant. “Yes, I’ll come

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Zahid: Madani govt’s three years have reset Malaysia’s course and restored stability

Zahid: Madani govt’s three years have reset Malaysia’s course and restored stability

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The three-year administration of the Madani government is seen as successful in resetting the nation’s course, restoring public confidence, and bringing the focus back to a more inclusive, long-term development agenda centred on the people’s well-being, despite facing various challenges. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the

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