March 9, 2025
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From Paris to Jakarta, Women Rally Globally Against Inequality and Far-Right Surge

PARIS, March 9 — Protesters took to the streets across the globe on Saturday to mark International Women’s Day, demanding equal pay, political representation, and an end to gender-based violence, while voicing concerns over increasing repression.

March 9, 2025
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Man Carrying Palestinian Flag Arrested After Climbing London’s Big Ben

LONDON, March 9 — A man who scaled London’s Big Ben and spent the day perched on the historic clock tower with a Palestinian flag was arrested shortly after descending past midnight on Sunday, police confirmed.

March 9, 2025
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Number of Flood Evacuees in Sabah Increases to 1,748 as More Districts Impacted

KOTA KINABALU, March 9 — The number of flood evacuees in Sabah has climbed to 1,748 individuals from 570 families as of 8 a.m. today, a significant increase from 1,010 people from 325 families reported at 8 p.m. yesterday.‍

March 9, 2025
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Efforts to Locate Klang River Crocodile Hindered by Strong Currents and Rain After Third Sighting Near Malayan Mansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — A crocodile, believed to be the same one previously seen near Masjid Jamek and Mid Valley, has reportedly been sighted in the Klang River near Malayan Mansion, close to Masjid India.‍

March 9, 2025
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Chief Secretary urges service improvements at UTC Kuantan following surprise visit.

KUANTAN, March 9 — Several government agencies at the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Kuantan need to enhance their services to improve counter operations and customer satisfaction, said Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.‍

March 8, 2025
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Pearly-Thinaah Bow Out in Orleans Masters Quarterfinals

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Malaysia’s world No. 6 women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, bowed out of the Orleans Masters badminton championships in France after a 15-21, 19-21 loss to China’s newly formed duo, Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian, in the quarterfinals tonight.‍

March 8, 2025
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WhatsApp Group Admin Fatally Shot After Allegedly Removing Member

PESHAWAR, March 8 — A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police confirmed today.‍

March 8, 2025
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Key Facts About Southeast Asian Scam Centers Operating at the Myanmar-Thai Border

KYIV, March 7 — Russian forces launched a large-scale missile assault overnight, striking Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in their first major attack since the US halted intelligence sharing with Kyiv. The assault intensifies pressure on Ukraine as President Donald Trump pushes for a swift resolution to the war.‍

March 8, 2025
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MH370: Transport Ministry Nears Agreement for New Indian Ocean Search with Support from US and Australian Agencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 – The Malaysian government has reiterated its commitment to resuming the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared 11 years ago, with a new agreement in place.‍

March 8, 2025
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Gobind: Malaysia Needs to Develop Local AI Solutions to Dominate the Semiconductor Industry

GEORGE TOWN, March 8 — Malaysia must focus on cultivating homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) leaders in the semiconductor industry and building a strong local AI ecosystem, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.‍

March 8, 2025
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Teen sister of former Harimau Malaya player found in Seremban after being missing for 12 days.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Nur Khalisya, the younger sister of former national footballer Hadin Azman, has been found safe after being missing for 12 days. The 16-year-old was located at her foster family’s home in Jalan Sikamat Lama, Seremban Putra, Negeri Sembilan, today.‍

March 7, 2025
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Record High in Modern Slavery Cases in Britain; Nearly 6,000 Victims Are Children

LONDON, March 6 — The number of potential modern slavery victims in Britain surged to a record high last year, according to official statistics released on Thursday. Experts are calling for urgent government policy reforms to address the growing crisis.