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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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#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
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
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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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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Bowling
Celebrated bowler Rafiq will keep adding to his roll of honour
PETALING JAYA: For national bowler Rafiq Ismail, newspaper clippings are more than keepsakes – they tell the story of a journey forged through grit and perseverance.
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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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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah tourism stays firmly on track
KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah's tourism industry remains firmly on track despite mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with no major flight cancellations recorded.
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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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Letters
Reforms reap results in deterring economic crime
From LEONARD YEOH and SHARON TEO, Tay & Partners Kuala Lumpur.
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South Korea
President says economy on ‘wartime footing’ over Iran conflict
The economy is on a "wartime footing" over the Iran conflict, President Lee Jae-myung said, after the government proposed a US$17.2bil (RM69.2bil) supplementary budget to tackle the crisis.
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Philippines
Govt seeking safe passage for oil in Iran meeting
The government has sought safe passage for desperately needed oil shipments in a meeting with Iran, a presidential spokeswoman said on Wednesday, as the import-dependent archipelago jockeys with other regional countries for fuel.
