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Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national role
Read more: Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national roleParti Islam Se-Malaysia is ready to lead Malaysia and respect the sensitivities of non-Muslims, says its president Abdul Hadi Awang.
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Malaysia’s royal rulers set to announce new top judges – how will it impact PM Anwar?
Read more: Malaysia’s royal rulers set to announce new top judges – how will it impact PM Anwar?PM Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Jul 15) that he hopes the upcoming announcement by the Conference of Rulers, consisting the heads of the nine royal households, will help “dispel negative perceptions”.
Thailand
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Chadchart eyes another term in office
Read more: Chadchart eyes another term in officeBangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt plans to announce his bid for re-election as an independent before his term ends next month.
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OR launches self-service fuel pilot
Read more: OR launches self-service fuel pilotPTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Group, is conducting a market test of its self-service fuel system as part of preparations for potential labour shortages and rising minimum wages.
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NHRC teams up to shield conscripts
Read more: NHRC teams up to shield conscriptsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has joined hands with the army and navy in drafting a framework aimed at improving the treatment of new conscripts.
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DNP investigates illegal sanctuary roads
Read more: DNP investigates illegal sanctuary roadsThe Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has pledged a full investigation into alleged illegal road construction in protected forest areas in Mae Hong Son.
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Barcode row intensifies
Read more: Barcode row intensifiesThe controversy surrounding barcodes and QR codes printed on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election has intensified, with petitions now filed with the Ombudsman and the Administrative Court.
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Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national role
Read more: Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national roleParti Islam Se-Malaysia is ready to lead Malaysia and respect the sensitivities of non-Muslims, says its president Abdul Hadi Awang.
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Lee and Jeeno dazzle at Honda LPGA Thailand
Read more: Lee and Jeeno dazzle at Honda LPGA ThailandPATTAYA – Lee So-Mi of South Korea seized the halfway lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in spectacular fashion on Friday, while Thai favourite Jeeno Thitikul celebrated her 23rd birthday with a magical masterclass.
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Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Read more: Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026Thailand’s life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
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Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Read more: Sovereign technology key to national security, say punditsThailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.