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Ministries have just over a month to spend Budget 2023 allocations, says Ahmad
PONTIAN: All 26 ministries have about one month and a week left to spend every penny of the allocation channelled to them from Budget 2023, says Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
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China
What we know so far about surging respiratory illnesses in China
Cases of respiratory illnesses have been surging in northern China, particularly among children, sparking speculation online of a new pandemic threat four years after Covid-19 first emerged in the country.
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Nation
Bersatu AGM delegates want Muhyiddin to stay on
SHAH ALAM: Bersatu delegates nationwide have passed a motion to reject Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's decision not to defend his president post in the next party polls.
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AseanPlus News
UK National Gallery director says ‘innovative’ and ‘playful’ presentation style at Hong Kong’s Palace Museum something to take back to London
Gabriele Finaldi says National Gallery’s Asian tour with 52 masterpieces was expensive, but a good investmentHe says the tour raises gallery’s international profile, builds audiences and forges new connections
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AseanPlus News
China wielding ‘bargaining power’ with Russia over Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline
Construction of the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline is likely to be slower than expected despite the ‘no limit’ strategic partnership between Beijing and MoscowRussian President Vladimir Putin has promised to export at least 98 billion cubic metres per year of gas from Russia to China
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AseanPlus News
Taiwan’s TPP candidate Ko Wen-je registers for presidential run, ending joint ticket hopes
Last-ditch talks between the Kuomintang and Taiwan’s People Party failed to resolve a disagreement about the method used to select the main candidateFailure to agree a joint ticket is likely to help DPP’s William Lai – something that would not go down well with Beijing, which sees him as a separatist
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong police investigate crash involving minibus driver, 73, who died after vehicle slammed into wall
Police say driver of green-top minibus appeared to faint, slumping over wheel before vehicle collided with wall at junction in Tai PoHe was taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, but died soon after arriving
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AseanPlus News
Binance US guilty plea complicates Hong Kong affiliate’s crypto licence application
The crypto giant set up a separate crypto exchange in Hong Kong named HKVAEX to pursue a licence in the city, the Post reported last monthHong Kong’s regulator has ‘robust requirements’ for Virtual Asset Trading Platform applicants, as well as for their substantial shareholders
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AseanPlus News
Cathay Pacific for first time offers airfare discounts to Hong Kong voters in mainland China returning for district council poll
Cathay spokesman says aim is to ‘facilitate Hong Kong residents living on mainland’ returning and actively participating in December 10 pollCathay has not announced the offer on its website but sources say it has provided discount codes to some pro-Beijing associations
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AseanPlus News
China-Europe rail shipments, shunned amid Ukraine war, have triggered a train reaction
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has basically turned an international freight network into the ‘China-Russia Railway Express’For those looking to avoid Russia, the Middle Corridor’s Caspian Sea is calling – but will it be their salvation or more like a siren’s summon?
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Nation
PKR’s internal survey shows increase in PMX’s popularity since July, says Rafizi
PUTRAJAYA: Despite Merdeka Centre’s survey indicating declining popularity in the one-year administration of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, PKR’s internal polls have shown otherwise, said party Deputy President Rafizi Ramli.
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Nation
Bersatu's prominence a testament to Muhyiddin's leadership, says party information chief
SHAH ALAM: Under Tan Sri Muhyiddin's leadership, Bersatu has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing Umno in parliamentary representation, says the party's Federal Territories information chief.
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Arts
Malaysian dancer's work 'Interchange' set to shine in Japan
Dance-choreographer Zulkarnain Zuber takes his KL-inspired work 'Interchange' to Yokohama’s global stage
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Nation
Tourism Ministry to review eligibility of travel agencies managing umrah pilgrimage
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry will review the eligibility of travel agencies involved in organising umrah travels.
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Football
Soccer-Australia coach Gustavsson 'focused on Olympics' despite Sweden speculation
(Reuters) - Tony Gustavsson has stated his commitment to remain at the helm of Australia's women's team until next year's Olympic Games following speculation he is being considered for the role of men's national team coach in his native Sweden.
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World
39 Palestinians freed in first Hamas-Israel prisoner exchange deal
RAMALLAH (Bernama-Anadolu): The first batch of 39 Palestinian prisoners was released from the Israeli Ofer prison in the west of Ramallah, as part of the Hamas-Israel prisoner exchange deal.
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Nation
Gov't views Merdeka Centre's survey from positive angle, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: The government takes note of the Merdeka Centre’s survey on the one-year administration of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and views it from a positive angle, with efforts to address issues, including economic concerns, being taken, says the Communications and Digital Minister.
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Commodities
Oil notches weekly gain ahead of Opec+ decision
Oil fell on Friday as the release of some hostages in Gaza reduced the geopolitical risk premium, but prices notched their first week of gains in over a month ahead of next week's Opec+ meeting to decide on production cuts in 2024.
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AseanPlus News
Livestock to be culled after second swine fever case in a month
THE government has ordered the culling of almost two thousand pigs after confirming a second case of African swine fever (ASF) in a month.
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AseanPlus News
Rise in respiratory illnesses
BEIJING: Chinese health authorities have not detected any unusual or novel pathogens and provided the requested data on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.