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The department said in a statement that the tropical storm was located at a latitude of 15.8 north and a longitude of 128.2 east, approximately 581km north-east of Naga City, the Philippines. — Bernama pic

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MetMalaysia issues alert on approaching tropical storm Yinxing, no immediate threat to Malaysia

Azizun Mohamad, who serves as an assistant commissioner (Grade P48), faces charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code. — Reuters pic

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MACC officer charged with misappropriating RM613,000 in cash evidence, five years’ jail, whipping and fine if convicted

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Moo Deng the baby hippo predicts Trump win in US presidential elections

Four friends, including two teenage girls, were sentenced to three years in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here for jointly abducting a 12-year-old girl about a month ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Four, including two teenage girls, receive three-year jail term for abducting 12-year-old girl in Klang

Couples who welcome babies in 2025 will receive a special gift for their newborns as Singapore will be celebrating its 60th year of independence. — Shutterstock pic

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Now, is the sentence of the police escort for a VIP lenient and manifestly inadequate? — Reuters pic

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Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that at the same time, the ringgit has strengthened against regional currencies — by 13.3 per cent against the yen, 12.2 per cent against the won, 7.5 per cent against the rupiah, and 3.7 per cent against the baht. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Ringgit stays strong, up 5.03pc against US dollar as at Nov 4 amid market shifts, says finance minister II

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on a working visit to China from Nov 4 to 7 at the invitation of Li, to attend the 7th China International Import Expo (7th CIIE) held in Shanghai. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PM Anwar, Li Qiang witness deal on Belt and Road Initiative plan spanning trade, infrastructure collaborations

Attorney General Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh (left) will be retiring on November 11. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution arrives at the Kajang Prison Headquarters for town hall session addressing efforts to reduce reliance on foreign workers through community rehabilitation programs, November 5, 2024 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Is the house arrest proposal made for ‘that person’? Saifuddin says will clear the air in Parliament this week

A voter drops off ballots at an official ballot drop box on the final day of early voting ahead of Election Day at City Hall on November 4, 2024 in San Francisco, California. — AFP pic

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‘Improbably tight race’: Is the US election really so close, or are pollsters hedging their bets?

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Hong Kong reports 21,650 new Covid cases today

People wearing face masks line up outside a vaccination centre to get a dose of the coronavirus disease vaccine in Hong Kong February 15, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic

Hong Kong saw a slight lowering of cases and deaths. — Reuters pic

Thursday, 17 Mar 2022 5:20 PM MYT

HONG KONG, March 17 — Hong Kong health authorities reported 21,650 Covid-19 cases today, down from 29,272 yesterday, and 202 deaths compared with 217 in the previous 24 hours. — Reuters

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