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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — A Penang Umno delegate has called for careful electoral boundary redelineation, citing concerns that aggressive development and demographic changes could erode the Malay-majority status of several parliamentary constituencies in the state. The delegate raised the issue during a party meeting, highlighting potential impacts on political representation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Umno must improve its approach to attract young voters, a party delegate said, noting that university students do not fully understand nor hate the party. The delegate made the remarks during a party meeting, emphasizing the need for strategic changes. "University students do not fully
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — An Umno Youth delegate called on the wing to remain loyal to party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and avoid influence from other parties during the movement's annual general meeting. The delegate made the statement while addressing the assembly, which brings together
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NUUK, Jan 15 — The head of Denmark's Joint Arctic Command said no Chinese or Russian vessels are observed near Greenland, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about the island's security. Major General Soren Andersen made the statement on board a Danish warship in
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SEPANG, Jan 15 — Police have confirmed receiving a report regarding the disappearance of actress Nadia Kesuma, who went missing while transiting at Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport. The report was lodged by a family member at the KLIA Police headquarters here on Wednesday. KLIA Police chief ACP M.
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MARANELLO, Jan 15 — Ferrari has moved Riccardo Adami to a new role, confirming Lewis Hamilton will have a different race engineer for the upcoming Formula One season. The team announced on Friday that Adami, Hamilton's engineer last year, will now manage the Driver Academy and testing of previous
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WASHINGTON, Jan 15 — US President Donald Trump expressed support for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's preliminary trade deal with China, which will cut tariffs on electric vehicles and canola. Trump made the comments to reporters at the White House on Friday. "That's what he should
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OSLO, Jan 17 — The Nobel Committee clarified Friday that while laureates can give away their physical medals, the honour of the prize remains inseparably linked to the original recipient. The Norwegian Nobel Committee issued the statement a day after 2023 peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado presented her medal to
crime
OSLO, Jan 15 — A Norwegian court has convicted Arfan Bhatti, a 48-year-old Islamist, for orchestrating a deadly 2022 Pride shooting in Oslo, sentencing him to 30 years in prison for aggravated terrorism. Bhatti planned the attack despite being in Pakistan at the time, the court ruled. Two people were killed
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WARSAW, Jan 15 — Five men have been charged in Poland for participating in a Russian-run sabotage plot to send explosive parcels to Britain, the US, Canada and other destinations. The National Prosecutor's Office said the four Ukrainian citizens and one Russian were charged with acting on behalf of
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RIYADH, Jan 17 — Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been discharged from a hospital in Riyadh after undergoing medical tests, with state media reporting reassuring results. The 90-year-old monarch left the hospital on Friday, according to the state news agency. "The agency added that the results of the
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NUUK, Jan 15 — Denmark's Joint Arctic Command is focused on countering potential Russian activity, not defending against US military threats, its commander said, amid NATO exercises and increased defence spending in Greenland. Major General Soren Andersen stated his focus is squarely on Russia, not the United States, as