Pearly-Thinaah beat top Chinese pair to clinch HK Open title

Pearly-Thinaah beat top Chinese pair to clinch HK Open title

National shuttlers Pearly Tan-M Thinaah continued their superb run at the 2024 Hong Kong Open badminton championship by defeating China’s world No 3 pair Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning to capture the women’s doubles title. Pearly-Thinaah, who moved up one rung to No 8 in the BWF rankings last week, won 21-14, 21-14 in a …

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Girl, 9, flees from potential kidnapper

Girl, 9, flees from potential kidnapper

 Quick thinking by a nine-year-old girl saved her from a would-be kidnapper near her home in Bukit Beruntung last Friday. The incident reportedly occurred while the girl was waiting for a school van on the ground floor of her apartment block. Hulu Selangor police chief Asri Yunus said they received a report about the …

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Private Health Insurance. Unlocking 8 Benefits

Unlocking the Benefits of Private Health Insurance

In today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, private health insurance has become essential to ensuring comprehensive medical coverage. While public healthcare systems exist in many countries, private health insurance offers a wide range of advantages and additional benefits to individuals and families. This informative article aims to explore the unique benefits of private health insurance …

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President of Italy’s Liguria region resigns

President of Italy’s Liguria region resigns

ROME: The president of the northwestern Italian region of Liguria resigned today, nearly three months after his arrest in a vast anti-corruption probe involving port and beach operations. Giovanni Toti, 55, has been under house arrest since May as part of an investigation that has also implicated nine others, including the former head of the …

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Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim ascends as Malaysia’s new king

Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim ascends as Malaysia's new king

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, with a unique arrangement that sees the throne change hands every five years between the rulers of nine Malaysian states headed by centuries-old Islamic royalty. While chiefly ceremonial, the position of king has in recent years played an increasingly important role. Royal intervention was needed to name prime ministers …

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Spanish rescuers find remains thought to be of missing British teen

Spanish rescuers find remains thought to be of missing British teen

Spanish rescuers find remains thought to be of missing British teen MADRID: A rescue team on the Spanish island of Tenerife today found human remains in the area where British teenager Jay Slater went missing nearly a month ago and evidence strongly suggests they are his, police said. The Guardia Civil police force said in …

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2 suspects to face charges over bullying of TikTok influence

2 suspects to face charges over bullying of TikTok influence

Kuala Lumpur: Two suspects are to be charged tomorrow in a Kuala Lumpur court over the cyberbullying of TikTok influencer A Rajeswary, better known as Esha. In a statement today, Sentul police chief Ahmad Sukarno Zahari confirmed that both suspects would appear in court over Rajeswary’s death but did not elaborate on the precise nature …

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Meet the first Malaysian to become an Obama scholar

Meet the first Malaysian to become an Obama scholar

September has been particularly special for Danutcha Catriona Singh. Earlier this month, she began classes under the Obama Foundation Scholars program – and made history as the first Malaysian to become an Obama scholar. Established in 2018, the 10-month programme provides participants with an opportunity to engage in academic, skills-based and experiential learning curated by Columbia …

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Maid Insurance Comparison: Finding the No 1 Coverage for Your Needs.

Maid Insurance Comparison

When it comes to protecting your home and ensuring the safety of your loved ones, maid insurance plays a crucial role. Hiring a domestic helper can be a valuable asset, but it’s important to be prepared for unexpected circumstances. That’s where maid insurance comes in. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the world …

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Govt files appeal against ‘Duta enclave’ land transfer order

Govt files appeal against ‘Duta enclave’ land transfer order

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has filed an appeal against the High Court’s order on the transfer of 106ha of land in Batu, Kuala Lumpur, to Semantan Estate Sdn Bhd. The disputed land, located in the prime Jalan Duta area known as the  Duta enclave , houses government buildings that include the National Archives, the KL …

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Tesla never said it will open factory in Malaysia

Tesla never said it will open factory in Malaysia

 Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz says US electric car maker Tesla had never announced any plans to build a factory in Malaysia. On a report by Thai daily The Nation that Tesla has abandoned its plans to build factories in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Tengku Zafrul pointed out that the report …

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S. Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji, Australia advance

S. Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji, Australia advance

PARIS: South Africa shocked New Zealand 14-7 on Thursday to earn an Olympic rugby sevens semifinal against France, while double-defending champions Fiji edged Ireland and will meet Australia in Saturday’s medal matches. South Africa, who qualified for the Games by winning the final repechage slot last month, went ahead with a try by Selwyn Davies, …

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