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Integrating Malaysia’s railway network with ‘China and beyond’ a key priority for operator KTM’s new chief
Read more: Integrating Malaysia’s railway network with ‘China and beyond’ a key priority for operator KTM’s new chiefCiting the need for Malaysia’s national rail operator to be profitable, KTM’s acting CEO tells CNA in an interview that one key revenue stream will come from reviving stalled freight services between Kuala Lumpur and Chongqing in southwestern China.
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From JB to KL in 3.5 hours: Will Malaysia’s electric train service be a hit with commuters?
Read more: From JB to KL in 3.5 hours: Will Malaysia’s electric train service be a hit with commuters?KTM’s newly appointed acting CEO Ahmad Nizam Mohamed Amin tells CNA that the ETS, which will extend from its existing route to Johor Bahru by end-2025, could “revolutionise” transport options in the peninsula.
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Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Read more: Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source saysIran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday.
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Missing 57 million litres of fuel off-loaded at sea
Read more: Missing 57 million litres of fuel off-loaded at seaFifty-seven million litres of fuel that did not reach oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani were off-loaded from tankers to a fleet of small ships at sea, according to Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
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Reserve senators call for action on stalled vote-rigging probes
Read more: Reserve senators call for action on stalled vote-rigging probesA group of reserve senators on Thursday called on the Election Commission and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to expedite their investigations into irregularities in the 2024 Senate election.
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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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Integrating Malaysia’s railway network with ‘China and beyond’ a key priority for operator KTM’s new chief
Read more: Integrating Malaysia’s railway network with ‘China and beyond’ a key priority for operator KTM’s new chiefCiting the need for Malaysia’s national rail operator to be profitable, KTM’s acting CEO tells CNA in an interview that one key revenue stream will come from reviving stalled freight services between Kuala Lumpur and Chongqing in southwestern China.
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From JB to KL in 3.5 hours: Will Malaysia’s electric train service be a hit with commuters?
Read more: From JB to KL in 3.5 hours: Will Malaysia’s electric train service be a hit with commuters?KTM’s newly appointed acting CEO Ahmad Nizam Mohamed Amin tells CNA that the ETS, which will extend from its existing route to Johor Bahru by end-2025, could “revolutionise” transport options in the peninsula.
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30 ancient sites damaged during border clashes
Read more: 30 ancient sites damaged during border clashesThe Fine Arts Department has found damage to around 30 ancient sites from recent conflicts along the Thai–Cambodian border and has scheduled a meeting on Friday to discuss restoration plans.
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Contraceptive shots a first for Thai wild elephants
Read more: Contraceptive shots a first for Thai wild elephantsThailand has given a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time in an effort to control their ballooning population, a conservation official said on Wednesday.
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Election Commission reviewing promises worth trillions
Read more: Election Commission reviewing promises worth trillionsPolitical parties have put trillions of baht on the table as the Election Commission released details of 527 campaign policies submitted by 51 parties contesting Thailand’s general election on Feb 8.