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Nation
‘Always uphold rule of law’
KUALA LUMPUR: Cautioning that selective application will undermine its credibility, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded that the rule of law must be upheld consistently in international relations.
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Nation
Azam Baki : ‘Corporate mafia’ a web of organised crime
PUTRAJAYA: A shadowy "corporate mafia" operating through legitimate business structures is fuelling a complex web of organised crime in Malaysia, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
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Focus
Back to coal as conflict chokes gas supply
THE conflict in the Middle East is forcing a reckoning for nations dependent on liquefied natural gas (LNG), the fuel anchoring power generation across many of Asia's largest economies.
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Nation
Nationwide crackdown on banned e-waste begins
PUTRAJAYA: On March 30, 242 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) were seized at Port Klang by a special task force. A few weeks earlier, the Customs Department seized 187 tonnes of e-waste at Northport. And that's barely the tip of the iceberg, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
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Nation
Community farm provides fresh alternative as food prices rise
GEORGE TOWN: Fifteen volunteers and RM100,000 from the federal government have given folks in Kampung Kastam here a community farm many would envy.
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Indonesia
‘Death penalty Bill a grave violation of human rights’
The country has criticised Israel's approval of a death penalty Bill applicable to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as a "grave violation of international human rights and humanitarian law".
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Japan
Collector shows off ‘million-dollar’ Senna helmet
When Canadian collector Darren Jack discovered that an Ayrton Senna helmet he valued at a million dollars was for sale in Japan, he jumped on a plane to acquire the piece of sporting history that the legendary Brazilian driver had with him during his fatal final Formula One Grand Prix.
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Japan
‘Europe offers predictability’
French President Emmanuel Macron praised Europe's "predictability" during a visit to Japan, contrasting it with countries that "could hurt you without even informing you" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump.
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#Abidinideas
Global order stands on the brink
Trump's reckless and illegal conflict with Iran will continue to disrupt economies and societies for much longer than initially expected.
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Metro News
M’sian artist holds solo show at 79
AT 79, many might consider a life of quiet retreat, but for Selangor-born artist Chia Hoy Sai, silence is a conversation.
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Focus
Behind Germany’s far-right surge
AT the height of an election campaign in the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg in February, candidates from the area's main political parties gathered for a televised debate. One of them came from a far-right party, the Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
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Metro News
Go bald, raise RM1mil for kids’ cancer care
AN annual head-shaving fundraiser is back, aiming to raise RM1mil to support children and families affected by cancer.
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Metro News
Motorhomes revving up new ‘balik kampung’ trend in Malaysia
Rental of recreational vehicles (RVs) or "motorhomes" is gaining popularity, especially for festive seasons when many travel to their hometowns or go on family vacations.
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Metro News
Bundles of joy bring added celebration to Hari Raya
AIDILFITRI this year holds extra meaning for a couple from Perling, Iskandar Puteri in Johor, after they welcomed a baby boy on the first day of Raya.
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Indonesia
Quake sparks tsunami alert
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said, though monitoring agencies said the likelihood of further casualties was low.
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Letters
Strengthening domestic economy in times of crisis
From PROF DR SITY DAUD, President Malaysian Social Science Association.
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Metro News
Iskandar Puteri projects revenue to rise by 4.75%
ISKANDAR Puteri City Council (MBIP) expects its revenue to reach RM463mil this year, up 4.75% from RM441mil in 2025.
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Metro News
Penang to host world pickleball tourney
PENANG is set to host the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) 2026 this month, positioning the state as a regional sports hub while also boosting tourism and economic activity.
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