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Silk Road and Asian Civilisation Forum will boost Malaysia-China ties, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: The Silk Road and Asian Civilisation Forum, which was held in Kuala Lumpur, will boost Malaysia-China ties, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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China
China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine
BEIJING: China said Thursday (March 28) it would lift punitive tariffs on Australian wine, reopening a billion-dollar market as ties improve between the two countries after years of tension.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Korean actor Lee Min-ki conquers Mt Kinabalu
KOTA KINABALU: Korean actor, singer and model Lee Min-ki has conquered Mount Kinabalu.
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Indonesia
House passes into law Jakarta special status bill
JAKARTA: The House of Representatives on Thursday (March 28) designated special status for Jakarta, keeping the metropolis as the country's economic epicentre, amid plans to move the capital city to Kalimantan.
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka jails firebrand Buddhist monk for Muslim insults
COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan court on Thursday (March 28) sentenced an influential Buddhist monk to four years' hard labour for fanning sectarian hatred against the island's minority Muslim population.
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Brunei
16 detained in immigration raids
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD) conducted two separate operations in Brunei-Muara and Belait districts recently and detained 16 foreigners.
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Nation
Toll-free travel on all highways for Hari Raya on April 8-9
PETALING JAYA: Road users in private vehicles will enjoy toll-free travel on highways on April 8 and 9 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says the Works Ministry.
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Thailand
Thai princess stages musical performance about Vietnam
BANGKOK: Thai princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn delivered a 50-minute musical performance about Vietnam, called Vietnam an long (Vietnam at peace) at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok on Tuesday (March 26) on the occasion of the 107th founding anniversary of the university.
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AseanPlus News
Xi calls for more China-US exchanges
BEIJING: The Chinese economy is healthy and sustainable, and China will consistently improve its business environment to provide broader development space for enterprises from various countries, including the United States, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday (March 27).
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara draws more investor interest after Prabowo presidential win
SINGAPORE: Investor interest in Indonesia’s proposed new capital Nusantara has been renewed, following official results that confirmed Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto will be the country’s next president.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Rising ocean temperature causing jellyfish blooms, says Sabah Fisheries Dept
KOTA KINABALU: While many ocean species are dying out due to the rising ocean temperature, the jellyfish seems to be enjoying the heat.
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Cambodia
Cambodia can achieve 2050 EV targets if plan well implemented: report
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia can achieve its ambitious targets for increasing the proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads if the kingdom follows a carefully designed plan, said a World Bank report released here on Thursday (March 28).
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Thailand
Thailand sounds alarm after anthrax outbreak in Laos
BANGKOK: Thailand ordered a close watch on livestock on Thursday (March 28) after an outbreak of anthrax in neighbouring Laos, where more than 50 suspected human cases have been reported.
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Laos
EU provides 1.5 million euros for smart agriculture in Laos
VIENTIANE: The European Union (EU) has approved 1.5 million euros for implementing a project in Laos to promote smart agriculture to respond to climate change and to address the needs of vulnerable women and youth farmers’ groups.
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South Korea
Seoul bus drivers end strike after city agrees to wage increase
SEOUL: Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul ended an hours-long strike on Thursday (March 28) after a deal was reached between the city's bus union and its employers over a wage hike, easing the commute for the city of more than 9 million people.
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Vietnam
Petrol prices in Vietnam increase on March 28
HANOI: The Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance on Thursday (March 28) decided to increase the retail prices of petrol products as of 3pm.
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Thailand
Immigration police warn of Bangkok airports fast-track scam
BANGKOK: Immigration police have warned the public not to believe internet posts that offer a fast track through immigration at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in exchange for a fee.
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Entertainment
Popular 1990s HK artiste Stephanie Lai Ming-sze dies at 58
Hong Kong singer and actor Stephanie Lai Ming-sze, who had several popular Cantopop hits in the 1990s, passed away today (March 28) at the age of 58, according to Chinese media reports.
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Indonesia
Indonesian Solidarity Party to nominate Jokowi's son for Jakarta governor
JAKARTA: The youth-oriented Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) plans to nominate its chairman Kaesang Pangarep, who is also the son of outgoing President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, as candidate in the next Jakarta gubernatorial election in November.
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Nation
Over RM770mil lost to commercial crimes in Q1, says Bukit Aman
KUALA LUMPUR: The amount of losses to commercial crime nationwide has seen a significant spike of 87% to RM770mil within the first three months of the year, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.