April 7, 2025
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Zero Tolerance for Wildlife Cruelty: Sabah Issues Stern Warning to Poachers After Second Pygmy Elephant Found Dead in Weeks

KOTA KINABALU, April 6 — Those responsible for the brutal killing of Borneo pygmy elephants in Sabah will face the full force of the law, warns Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew.

April 6, 2025
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Mercedes Rookie Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest Driver to Lead a Formula 1 Race

SUZUKA, April 6 (MYT) — Kimi Antonelli has set his sights on claiming his first Formula One victory after making history as the youngest driver ever to lead a Grand Prix during Sunday’s race in Japan.‍

April 6, 2025
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'Clearly Marked Ambulances': Israel Revises Account of 15 Paramedic Deaths in Gaza Following Release of Video Evidence

JERUSALEM, April 6 — The Israeli military has revised its initial account regarding the deaths of 15 emergency responders near Rafah in southern Gaza last month, following the release of video evidence, while stating that the incident remains under investigation.

April 6, 2025
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Panama Seeks ‘Respectful’ Relationship with U.S. Amid Concerns Over Canal Security

PANAMA CITY, April 6 — Panama is seeking to uphold a “respectful” relationship with the United States, even as President Donald Trump continues to threaten a U.S. takeover of the Panama Canal, Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha said yesterday.

April 6, 2025
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Indonesian President Prabowo Arrives in Kuala Lumpur for Aidilfitri Visit, Commends Malaysia’s Upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship

SEPANG, April 6 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Malaysia today for a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim scheduled for tonight.

April 6, 2025
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Muar Man Loses RM651,800 in Facebook Stock Investment Scam; Police Issue Public Warning

JOHOR BARU, April 6 — A 45-year-old company manager has lost RM651,800 after falling victim to a fraudulent stock investment scheme promoted on Facebook earlier this year.

April 5, 2025
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Arteta Urges Arsenal to Embrace ‘Beautiful’ Season Run-In Despite Injury Setbacks

LONDON, April 5 — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his team to stay focused on their title ambitions despite losing Gabriel Magalhaes for the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury.

April 5, 2025
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With Chinese-Australian Votes in Play, Politicians Turn to Xiaohongshu to Win Key Marginal Seats

SYDNEY, April 5 — When Labor’s Jerome Laxale secured the Sydney seat of Bennelong in the 2022 federal election, Chinese-Australian voters—frustrated with then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s strained ties with Beijing—played a crucial role in his narrow victory.‍

April 5, 2025
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TikTok Deal Paused as China Signals Rejection Over Tariff Dispute, Sources Say

WASHINGTON, April 5 — A proposed deal to spin off TikTok’s US operations has been put on hold after China signaled it would not approve the plan, following President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, according to two sources familiar with the matter.‍

April 5, 2025
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Police Open Fire to Foil Kidnapping in Johor, Three Suspects Arrested in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Police were forced to open fire to apprehend three suspected kidnappers in a dramatic encounter at Jalan Cengkeh, Taman Cheras, yesterday.‍

April 5, 2025
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Anwar: MITI Evaluating Impact of US Tariffs on Malaysia, Response to Prioritize National Interests

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the latest tariff measures imposed by the United States on Malaysia are currently being evaluated by relevant ministries and agencies, led by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).‍

April 5, 2025
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Two years after scrapping the mandatory death penalty, data suggests Malaysia could be leaving it behind for good.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Two years after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration abolished the mandatory death penalty, Malaysia has seen a dramatic 87 per cent drop in its death row population — the strongest sign yet that the country is shifting away from capital punishment, even though it remains legal.‍