Umno-led Barisan Nasional preparing for Malaysia election this year
Secretary-general Kadir said despite differing opinions over dissolving Parliament, coalition Barisan Nasional is ready to face an election by the end of this year.
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Debt collection agencies in S’pore must have police licence under proposed law
Debt collectors will also be required to first verify that the person they are collecting debt from is the debtor.
Boy rescued after four days in a well in India
Earth moves and cranes were used to dig a tunnel next to the well to rescue the 10-year-old.
Open lines of communication important: Sullivan, Jiechi
A senior US official said the talks lasted 4½ hours and were “candid, in-depth, substantive and productive”.
Much-delayed art fair Art SG is back on
Set to debut on January 12 of 2023, the inaugural edition will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, with more than 150 galleries from 30 countries.
Malaysia partially lifts chicken ban to allow exports of kampung and black chicken
As of June 14, companies can resume importing live kampung and black chickens, however, the export ban on larger broiler chickens, still remains.
Asia, US markets tumble on recession fears
Pandemonium followed fears that the Federal Reserve will go for a 75-basis point interest rate hike at its meeting this week
Thai durian operators in a prickly spot as the authorities urge industry to grow
With upto 90 per cent of Thailand's durian produce exported to China, industry players are questioning the sustainability of an industry that hinges so heavily on Chinese demand.
Austin criticises China’s ‘aggressive’ approach in Indo-Pacific, warns of Ukraine-like chaos
He also promised to reinforce Washington's partnerships in Asia even as he warned that the Ukraine war was a preview of turmoil that could follow if an international order rooted…
Beijing says ties with US won’t improve unless Washington stops trying to contain China
Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe also said Beijing was committed to peaceful development and maintaining international order, but stressed that it would “fight to the very…