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Corporate News
IOIPG cautiously optimistic on prospects
PETALING JAYA: IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) remains cautiously optimistic about its prospects ahead, supported by a strategic launch pipeline across Malaysia and Singapore.
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Japan
AI romance blooms in real life
Music played in a wedding hall in western Japan as Yurina Noguchi, wearing a white gown and tiara, dabbed her tears away, taking in the words of her husband-to-be: an artificial intelligence-generated persona gazing out from a smartphone screen.
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Thailand
Parties name PM candidates ahead of February election
Political parties in the country have registered their candidates for the next prime minister, marking the unofficial start of campaigning for the Feb 8 general election.
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Myanmar
Young voters absent from polls
The droves of young people who queued to cast ballosts in past elections were conspicuous by their absence from the military-run poll, with older voters dominating the turnout.
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Nation
Tremors rock parts of Muar district, public advised to remain calm
MUAR: Following incidents of tremors in several areas in Johor, security authorities and relevant agencies are continuing to monitor the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of the public and surrounding areas, says Muar district officer Zainal Eran.
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Nation
JPJ crackdown on speeding, modified bikes
KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcycle, extensively modified at a cost of RM18,000, was among 65 vehicles impounded during three separate operations by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in the federal capital.
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Nation
Couple forever united in afterlife
JOHOR BARU: It's a wedding ceremony so rare that even a Taoist priest acknowledged that he had witnessed such rites only a handful of times throughout his 30 years of service.
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Property
Building momentum across sectors
PETALING JAYA: While real estate experts remain largely optimistic about the outlook of the property market in 2026, they expect the year to see its fair share of outperformers and strugglers.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Election is over, so let’s get to work, says Masidi
KOTA KINABALU: Political differences should be set aside now that the Sabah election is over, and attention should be focused on development, says Gabungan Rakyat Sabah secretary-general Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.
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Myanmar
Tepid early turnout for election
UNDER the shadow of civil war and questions over the poll's credibility, voters in Myanmar cast their ballots in apparently low numbers in a general election, the first since a military coup toppled the last civilian government in 2021.
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Metro News
Law firm launches regional book on liability insurance
Boutique law firm Chan Ban Eng and Co (CBE) has launched a book titled Directors & Officers Liability Insurance: Selected Articles, Cases and Materials.
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Corporate News
Builders expected to gain from mega projects
PETALING JAYA: Construction companies will be heading into 2026 by focusing on enhancing efficiency and resilience, while cautiously exploring strategic ventures and new opportunities that offer sustainable returns.
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Nation
Balloon trader killed in explosion
A BALLOON trader in India was killed when his helium cylinder exploded, Malaysia Nanban reported.
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Metro News
Joint efforts help solve Johor crimes
JOHOR police recorded a 2.72% improvement in their case resolution rate in 2025, says Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad.
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Economy
Strong job market to underpin retail in 2026
SINGAPORE: Consumer spending in Singapore is likely to remain robust next year, supported by improving job prospects and steady investment returns, economists say.
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Metro News
Animal-themed Christmas event brings cheer to pupils, families in Seremban
UNDERPRIVILEGED children and families from two churches and a school in Seremban were treated to a Christmas celebration by a property developer.
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Nation
Pawsitive Initiative ends year on a high note
IPOH: The Perak government has upped its allocation for the Perak Pawsitive Initiative to RM300,000 from RM150,000, a move that reflects a stronger commitment to managing stray animal issues using a sustainable approach, says Sandrea Ng, chairman of the state local government committee.
