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Nation
Specialised Aussie border training for AKPS personnel
PUTRAJAYA: Frontline officers of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) are set to receive specialised training from the Australian Border Force (ABF), in a move aimed at exposing them to international best practices, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
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Esg
Cities in harmony with nature
In the places where cities meet rivers and people meet nature, a quiet disruption that threatens the shared spaces humans rely on for life, recreation and resilience is unfolding.
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Nation
AKPS needs 50% extra manpower
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) requires a 50% increase in manpower to effectively safeguard the country's borders against intrusion, smuggling and other cross-border crimes, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
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Thailand
Thaksin’s nephew steps up
With the general elections just months away and its billionaire patriarch in prison, Thailand's embattled Pheu Thai party is turning to another member of the divisive Shinawatra family with little experience in politics to help mount a comeback.
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Vietnam
Durian export revenue grows to new highs
Durian has set a new record, raking in over US$3.33bil (RM13.6bil) in export value for Vietnam during the first 10 months of 2025, a 10.4% jump compared with the same period in 2024, according to Customs data.
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Japan
Rare female yakuza’s path to redemption
A missing fingertip offers a clue to Mako Nishimura's criminal past as one of Japan's few female yakuza. But after clawing her way out of the underworld, she now spends her days helping other retired gangsters reintegrate into society.
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Nation
Family’s sacrifices fuel daughter’s dreams
THE convocation ceremony at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) highlighted the inspiring journey of a fisherman's daughter from Kota Marudu, Sabah.
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Nation
Newly appointed ministers, deputies share their aspirations
PETALING JAYA: As they clock in for the first day in office, ministers and deputies share their aspirations to continue to serve the people.
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Nation
King advises Cabinet to prioritise people, good governance
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has advised the Cabinet members to always carry out their trust and responsibilities with full integrity and to prioritise the interests of the people.
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Esg
Empowering South-East Asia’s decarbonisation journey
SOUTH-East Asia (SEA) stands at the tipping point in its transition towards cleaner energy consumption as ESG values and practices become more integrated into the fabric of the economies of individual countries.
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Nation
Start planning early for a comfortable retirement
PETALING JAYA: Amidst rising living costs, financial planners urge Malaysians to start planning for retirement as early as in their 20s.
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Nation
Keeping fish supply afloat
A TOTAL of 10,330 fishing vessels received diesel subsidies up to October this year under the Diesel and Petrol Subsidy Scheme for Fishermen, which has been continued by the government to ensure the sustainability of the sector and the stability of the nation's fish supply.
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Nation
Call to expedite drafting of Senior Citizens Bill
THE Special Select Committee on Social and Community Affairs of the Dewan Negara has recommended that the government expedite the drafting of the Senior Citizens Bill to ensure the protection of senior citizens' fundamental rights and enable them to live with dignity
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Nation
Man crashes new car before leaving showroom
A SELF-DRIVING car in China got into an accident and knocked down a car salesperson before the owner could drive it out of the sales gallery, reported China Press.
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AseanPlus News
Bhutan pledges US$1bil in cryptocurrency for city of ‘mindfulness’
THE nation said it will invest US$1bil (RM4.08bil) from national cryptocurrency reserves to develop a "Mindfulness City", which it hopes will become an economic hub for the tiny Himalayan nation.
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Badminton
Pearly-Thinaah have early chance to book semis spot at Tour Finals
PETALING JAYA: World No. 2 women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are on the brink of achieving their best result in the World Tour Finals.
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South Korea
President: Livestreamed briefings may be better than Netflix
THE nation's leader has said that new livestreamed briefings in which he has dressed down officials might be "more entertaining than Netflix" as he seeks to boost transparency in contrast to his more autocratic predecessor.
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Nation
Kelantan rural projects worth RM1.87bil approved
A TOTAL of 37 rural road improvement and 17 rural bridge projects have been approved in Kelantan, with a total cost of RM1.87bil under the Rural Road Programme (JALB) this year.
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