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Cambodia
Cambodian national dies in ICE custody in Indiana
A detainee died in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Indiana, with the cause of death under investigation, ICE said, marking at least the seventh death in 2026 in federal immigration custody.
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Nation
Washed ashore, but still dangerous
PETALING JAYA: The recent presence of venomous jellyfish along parts of Terengganu's coastline is linked to seasonal environmental conditions that favour their growth, says a marine scientist.
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Letters
Vigilance and maintenance key to preventing tree falls
From ASSOC PROF DR TENGKU ELENA TENGKU MAHAMAD, Deputy dean (Research & Industrial Linkages) Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam.
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Nation
Non-existent stock scheme costs victim RM600,000
KUANTAN: A private sector employee suffered losses of more than RM600,000 after being deceived by a non-existent stock investment scheme promoted via social media.
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Letters
Heartfelt thanks to shining examples of Malaysian brotherhood
From ANOTHER ANAK MALAYSIA, Petaling Jaya.
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Other Sports
New timer system gets thumbs-up from champ Farah
KUALA LUMPUR: Top national lawn bowler Nor Farah Ain Abdullah (pic) has given the thumbs-up to the new format introduced in the Seven-Nation Invitational Lawn Bowls Championship.
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Nation
Smaller bikes face bigger risks
PETALING JAYA: The kapchai, a humble, lightweight motorcycle commonly found on Malaysian roads, is the nation's deadliest vehicle, accounting for nearly 70% of annual road fatalities.
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Nation
Stable meal prices despite festive rush
GEORGE TOWN: While some hawkers adjust their prices to keep pace with rising costs and brisk festive holiday demand, others are holding the line, determined not to burden their customers.
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Nation
Road safety experts: Smart lanes a double-edged sword
PETALING JAYA: With traffic snarls along highways worsening, local highway concessionaires have introduced "smart lanes" as a quick fix to ease flow.
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India
‘Roaring new chapter’ for nation’s cheetah population
The country's ambitious bid to reintroduce cheetahs received a major boost when the environment minister announced the birth of three cubs.
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Economy
UK budget ‘headroom’ a harmful obsession
The United Kingdom should replace its simple pass-fail approach to fiscal rules with a broader "traffic lights" system to end the "dysfunctional policy making" of recent years, the Institute of Fiscal Studies says.
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Focus
Kites reclaim the Lahore sky
FOR months, a relentless shroud of toxic smog weighed on Lahore, a seemingly endless grey that reduced it to one of the world's most polluted cities.
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Football
Proud Munoz salutes JDT’s fighting spirit in ACLE triumph
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz was gushing with pride after watching his men claim a hard-fought 1-0 win over Vissel Kobe in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) East Zone match to check into the last 16.
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Pakistan
At least 16 dead in gas explosion
A gas explosion ripped through an apartment building in Pakistan's largest port city of Karachi, killing at least 16 people, including women and children, and injuring several others after part of the structure collapsed, police and rescue officials said.
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Squash
The Philippines assignment under humble set-up proves rewarding for Wee Wern
PETALING JAYA: Former national squash player Low Wee Wern may have been away from her hometown in Penang during Chinese New Year, but her players in the Philippines made sure she felt right at home.
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India
AI summit hits setback
Bill Gates (pic) pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and delegate complaints over traffic disruptions.
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Nation
Malaysia’s star shines in Hollywood
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh continues to bring pride to the nation – her name has been immortalised on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the international film industry.
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Nation
Land tax hikes explained
GEORGE TOWN: A 1ha First Grade land in Bandar Alma that was previously taxed RM49.42 a year under an oil palm plantation rate is now liable for RM32,500 because it was found to be used for industrial purposes.
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Nation
Wisma Putra slams illegal Israeli land grab in West Bank
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia condemns Israel's illegal registration of lands as "state land" in the occupied West Bank, says Wisma Putra.
