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Indonesia’s new defence minister linked to past abuses, raising spectre of Suharto-era military influence

Indonesia’s new defence minister linked to past abuses, raising spectre of Suharto-era military influence

JAKARTA, Oct 30 — When riots broke out in Indonesia’s capital in 1998 leading to dictator Suharto’s downfall, activists were detained, women raped, and stores owned by ethnic Chinese ransacked in unrest many say was stoked by the army. The military figure in charge of Jakarta’s security at the time was last week sworn in […]

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Actor Colin Farrell pushes wheelchair-bound friend through final stretch of Dublin Marathon, raising awareness for rare skin condition (VIDEO)

Actor Colin Farrell pushes wheelchair-bound friend through final stretch of Dublin Marathon, raising awareness for rare skin condition (VIDEO)

DUBLIN, Oct 29 — Actor Colin Farrell took a break from his acting schedule on Sunday to participate in the Dublin Marathon, where he pushed an old friend, Emma Fogarty, in a wheelchair for the last four kilometres. The 48-year-old ran the final stretch of the 26-mile race with Fogarty, who has a rare genetic

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PM Anwar: Raising minimum wage to RM1,700 shows unity govt’s political will

PM Anwar: Raising minimum wage to RM1,700 shows unity govt’s political will

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — The move to raise the minimum wage rate to RM1,700 reflects the political determination of the unity government, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, described the decision to raise the minimum wage as bold, noting that waiting for companies alone to decide

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Budget 2025 tabling on Oct 18 to focus on raising income levels as inflation also rising, says Anwar

Budget 2025 tabling on Oct 18 to focus on raising income levels as inflation also rising, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The MADANI government will address the issue of inflation in Budget 2025, which will be tabled on Oct 18, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar noted that while the prices of goods such as edible oil, petrol and flour are relatively cheaper in Malaysia compared to regional peers,

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How Canadian rapper Drake helped save Italian Serie A football team Venezia from bankruptcy by raising RM177m — and why

How Canadian rapper Drake helped save Italian Serie A football team Venezia from bankruptcy by raising RM177m — and why

PETALING JAYA, Aug 11 — Canadian rapper Drake became the unlikely saviour of Italian Serie A team Venezia FC when it was looking at filing for bankruptcy heading into the 2023-2024 season by helping raise US$40 million (RM177 million). How and why? Here’s a quick breakdown. What happened? The Venice footie club were on the

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Domestic Trade Ministry warns ‘colek’ sellers in Kelantan against raising prices

Domestic Trade Ministry warns ‘colek’ sellers in Kelantan against raising prices

KOTA BARU, March 30 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Kelantan branch issued a warning to traders selling ‘colek’, a popular snack in the state normally served during Ramadan, not to raise prices arbitrarily.Its director Azman Ismail said that regular monitoring was carried out, especially at business premises that did

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Naccol to propose raising rice procurement floor price at upcoming meeting, says task force chief

Naccol to propose raising rice procurement floor price at upcoming meeting, says task force chief

PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — Increasing the floor price of rice procurement and providing additional subsidies to farmers are the proposals to be discussed at the upcoming National Cost of Living Action Council (Naccol) meeting on March 20. Naccol food cluster task force chairman Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal said implementing these proposals

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Food traders warned against raising prices arbitrarily burdening consumers

Food traders warned against raising prices arbitrarily burdening consumers

MELAKA, Dec 23 — Food traders at carnivals or popular eateries in the state have been warned against raising prices arbitrarily, by charging too much and putting pressure on consumers. Melaka Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) director Norena Jaafar said the ministry had carried out monitoring and inspection of food sales

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Philippine leader approves bill raising sex consent age from 12 to 16

Philippine leader approves bill raising sex consent age from 12 to 16

MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that raises the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16, his office said on Monday, in a bid to protect minors from rape and sexual abuse. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd Website developed by Gias Ul Hassan – Best Website

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Indonesia charges 8 students with treason for raising Papuan flag

Indonesia charges 8 students with treason for raising Papuan flag

JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities detained and charged eight West Papuan students with treason on Thursday for raising the banned Morning Star flag used by supporters of independence for the restive province, police said. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd Website developed by Gias Ul Hassan – Best Website Developer – WordPress Web Design – Custom

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Indonesia charges students with treason for raising Papuan flag

Indonesia charges students with treason for raising Papuan flag

JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities detained and charged eight West Papuan students with treason on Thursday for raising the banned Morning Star flag used by supporters of independence for the restive province, police said. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd Website developed by Gias Ul Hassan – Best Website Developer – WordPress Web Design – Custom

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Canaries volcano lava reaches sea, raising toxic gas fears

Canaries volcano lava reaches sea, raising toxic gas fears

MADRID: Lava from an erupting volcano in the Canary Islands has reached the ocean, volcanologists said, raising fears of toxic gases being released as the molten magma hits the seawater. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd Website developed by Gias Ul Hassan – Best Website Developer – WordPress Web Design – Custom Website Design

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