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AseanPlus News
Oil climbs to a two-week high on Fed rate-cut signals and supply concerns after Russia-Ukraine talks stall

Oil prices edged up nearly 1% to a two-week high on Friday on increasing expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.
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China
China clothing brand slammed for laundry tag, ‘please give it to your beloved woman’

'Inappropriate' expression on tag not intended to 'insult' women, say firm as some online observers call upon 'sisters' to boycott company
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AseanPlus News
Well-known Japanese-born actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa of 'Mortal Kombat' and 'Last Emperor' fame dies at age 75

Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who rose to fame thanks to films such as Mortal Kombat,Pearl Harbor,and The Last Emperor,has passed away at the age of 75 following a stroke,
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Singapore
Singapore issues safety advisory as the northeast monsoon is expected to persist into 2026

Singapore has advised the public, port users and maritime industry stakeholders to remain vigilant during the northeast monsoon as stronger winds, choppier seas and heavy rain is expected to hit the republic.
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong summons international news outlets for rare warning

Hong Kong authorities summoned international news organisations to a rare meeting on Saturday to warn against "false information and smear campaigns" surrounding the city's deadliest fire in nearly eight decades.
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Badminton
SEA Games: Chong Wei reminds shuttlers not to overlook Philippines as Thailand loom in semis

PETALING JAYA: World badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has sent his support from afar to the national players as they begin their Thailand SEA Games campaign tomorrow (Dec 7), particularly the men's singles squad, who are struggling to regain their best form.
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Nation
KL-Seremban rail travel under an hour possible with new trains and track, says Loke

SEREMBAN: The Transport Ministry wants an express train service between Seremban and Kuala Lumpur that will take less than an hour of travel, says Anthony Loke.
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China
China says it is working ‘with all parties’ to prevent escalation in Venezuela

Beijing's outreach comes amid a US naval build-up and a rare phone call between Trump and Maduro
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China
Most Europeans want to keep same distance between US and China, poll finds

Some 55 per cent of those surveyed would rather not align with either superpower, while 48 per cent saw Trump as 'a foe of Europe'
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Sabah & Sarawak
Putrajaya will keep its word on Sabah’s 40% revenue rights, says PM Anwar

KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans will get what is promised to them, including state rights and the 40% net revenue owed, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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AseanPlus News
Arab and Muslim countries oppose Israel's one-way Rafah reopening plan

Foreign ministers from several Arab and Muslim countries on Friday expressed concern over recent Israeli remarks suggesting the Rafah Crossing be opened only in one direction to transfer Gaza residents into Egypt.
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Nation
Four Malaysians claim they were unfairly denied entry into South Korea

PETALING JAYA: Four Malaysians claim they have been unfairly denied entry into South Korea and were detained for nearly 10 hours before being deported.
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AseanPlus News
‘Market is rotten’: Hong Kong fire exposes greedy building renovation business

Skyrocketing costs and stock of old estates turn an industry rife with bid-rigging and collusive conduct into a gold mine, experts say
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AseanPlus News
China motorcyclist fulfils woman’s wish by honouring dead son at Tibet’s sacred stone

Stone of Rebirth, on sacred Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, gains popularity over past year, with many leaving photos of deceased loved ones
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Brunei
Brunei expects above-average rainfall during early northeast monsoon

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei is forecast to experience high rainfall during the first two months of the northeast monsoon, with wetter-than-usual conditions expected in December 2025 and January 2026, according to the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD).
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Indonesia
Indonesian President Prabowo ratifies extradition treaty with Russia

JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially ratified the extradition agreement with the Russian Federation by issuing Law Number 19 of 2025, Antara news agency reported.
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Singapore
Singapore and rest of world worse off after US tariff; ties within Asean must stay on track: SM Lee

SINGAPORE: Even though the global economy did not succumb to the "Liberation Day" tariffs imposed by the US in April, many countries, including Singapore, are now in a worse off position.
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Indonesia
Over 700 animals at Indonesia zoo at risk of starvation amid legal dispute

WEST JAVA, (Indonesia): More than 700 animals at the Bandung Zoo in West Java are at risk of going hungry as the facility grapples with a severe financial crisis triggered by an unresolved legal battle between rival management groups.
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong police officer in critical condition after ‘Flying Tigers’ diving test

Shortly after completing dive, officer, 31, lost consciousness and was rushed to hospital for emergency brain surgery
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Laos
Laos to set up ore inspection offices supporting exports

VIENTIANE: Laos will establish ore inspection offices at seven key border checkpoints to strengthen mineral export quality control and boost state revenue.