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‘Growing appeal’ for Malaysian states to join Sabah, Sarawak in push for greater powers, but will it work?
Read more: ‘Growing appeal’ for Malaysian states to join Sabah, Sarawak in push for greater powers, but will it work?On Sep 15, a day before Malaysia celebrated 62 years as a federation, a group of non-governmental organisations and a think-tank publicly urged peninsular states to team up with Borneo states to demand more power from the federal government.
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Thousands rally in Kuala Lumpur to protest Malaysia PM Anwar’s leadership
Read more: Thousands rally in Kuala Lumpur to protest Malaysia PM Anwar’s leadershipProtesters in the Malaysian capital carried placards saying “Turun Anwar” – “step down Anwar” in Malay – while police kept a close eye.
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Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall election
Read more: Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall electionCivic groups backed by President Lai Ching-te’s Democratic Progressive Party are seeking to unseat 31 lawmakers belonging to the main opposition Kuomintang party, who they accuse of being pro-China and a threat to the island’s security.
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Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Read more: Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran marketConcerned by a nosedive in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
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Gold to see long-term downward trend
Read more: Gold to see long-term downward trendThe price of gold will be confirmed to be on a long-term downward trend if it fails to stay above US$4,100 per ounce, which could occur this week amid escalating tensions and a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, traders say.
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Bangkok speeds up expansion of dust‑free classrooms
Read more: Bangkok speeds up expansion of dust‑free classroomsThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating its programme to convert all kindergarten classrooms in its school network into dust‑free learning spaces by year-end, as the capital continues to battle hazardous air pollution.
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High hopes for small party
Read more: High hopes for small partyFor the Seri Ruam Thai (SRT) Party, Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves — the party leader and its prime ministerial candidate — is pushing a nationalist agenda at full throttle in the final stretch of its election campaign.
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Phiphat unveils plan for new EEC
Read more: Phiphat unveils plan for new EECTransport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has unveiled a plan to transform the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) into a global entertainment and tourism hub, anchored by a proposed “Disneyland Thailand”.
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‘Growing appeal’ for Malaysian states to join Sabah, Sarawak in push for greater powers, but will it work?
Read more: ‘Growing appeal’ for Malaysian states to join Sabah, Sarawak in push for greater powers, but will it work?On Sep 15, a day before Malaysia celebrated 62 years as a federation, a group of non-governmental organisations and a think-tank publicly urged peninsular states to team up with Borneo states to demand more power from the federal government.
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People’s Party maintains commanding lead in national poll
Read more: People’s Party maintains commanding lead in national pollNAKHON RATCHASIMA – The People’s Party and its prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut continue to hold a commanding lead ahead of the Feb 8 general election, while Pheu Thai has moved into second place ahead of Bhumjaithai, according to the results of the second nationwide survey by Rajabhat Poll.
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Nipah outbreak in India has China worried before Lunar New Year
Read more: Nipah outbreak in India has China worried before Lunar New YearAn outbreak of the highly fatal Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of West Bengal has sparked widespread attention and public concern in China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday when millions will travel.
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Thailand’s skiing siblings return home for Winter Games
Read more: Thailand’s skiing siblings return home for Winter GamesMILAN, Italy – Karen and Mark Chanloung grew up in the Italian Alps where winter sports are a way of life and children are on skis almost as soon as they can stand.