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Vietnam
Work starts on RM430mil biodegradable materials factory in Vietnam's Hai Phong
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attended a ground-breaking ceremony for a high-tech biodegradable materials factory, a RM430 million project by Ecovance Co. Ltd under the Republic of Korea’s SK Group, at the Dinh Vu industrial park in the northern port city of Hai Phong.
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Nation
Foreign honours, medals, orders without King's consent not valid
KUALA LUMPUR: The honours, medals or orders received by Malaysians from foreign countries without the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong are not valid and not recognised for use within the country, said Council of Datuk Dato’ Malaysia president Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz.
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Myanmar
Myanmar's famous traditional broom-making businesses now struggling for survival
U Tin Oo, owner of the Win Ngwe Toe grass broom business in Myanmar's commercial hub Yangon, vows to sustain his business of making traditional brooms, which he thinks is a big contributor to the local economy.
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Cambodia
Cambodia removes govt title removed from prominent businessman, accused of US$100 million fraud
Cambodian ruler King Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has ordered the termination of the title of “Oknha” from Hy Kimhong, a businessman accused of being complicit in a multi-million fraud case.
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Global
One of the best Mothers Day gifts is a kid-free vacation
A mumcation allows mothers to temporarily break away from their hectic daily life, in order to rejuvenate and re-energise themselves.
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Wellness
Reason to quit smoking: It's getting too pricey
Financial considerations appear to be gaining in importance as a factor in getting smokers to quit.
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Living
'Better than any human': Surrogate otter teaches pup how to fend for herself
The Aquarium of the Pacific rehabilitates orphan otters using adoptive mums – a method research has shown gives the otters the best chance (about 75%) of being wild again.
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Nation
EPF Account 3 to allow hassle-free and flexi withdrawals up to RM250 per day
PETALING JAYA: The newly introduced Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) Account 3 will allow hassle-free and flexible withdrawals of up to RM250 per day.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Women at Sabah old folks home share stories of resilience and friendship
KOTA KINABALU: Three women at an old folks home in Papar found comfort in each other’s company despite their different backgrounds.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Rider and pillion killed avoiding fallen lorry tyre in Penampang
KOTA KINABALU: Two men died when the motorcycle they were riding skidded before plunging into a ditch while trying to avoid a lorry tyre that came off at Kilometre 7, Jalan Penampang–Kota Kinabalu in Penampang on Sunday (May 12).
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Brunei
Serial housebreaker in Brunei sentenced to three years’ jail
The Intermediate Court of Brunei has sentenced Muhammad Alinor Jailani, 54, to three years’ imprisonment for housebreaking.
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Laos
Laos reports good progress in country's health conditions at high-level UN meeting
Laos was able to report good results in family planning uptake, skilled birth attendance, and lowering maternal mortality, during attendance at the 57th Session of the United Nations’ Commission on Population and Development last week.
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Cambodia
A top Cambodian opposition politician is charged with inciting disorder for criticising government
The leader of a recently formed Cambodian opposition party has been charged with inciting social disorder, his lawyer said Saturday, in the third major legal action this month targeting critics of the government of Prime Minister Hun Manet,
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Brunei
Outgoing Malaysian envoy to Brunei gets a royal farewell
Brunei King Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah receives in audience outgoing High Commissioner of Malaysia to Brunei Darussalam Dato’ Raja Reza Raja Zaib Shah at Istana Nurul Iman in the capital.
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World
Hundreds protest in Tunisia to demand a date for fair presidential elections
TUNIS (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters gathered in the Tunisian capital on Sunday to demand the release of imprisoned journalists, activists and opposition figures, and the setting of a date for fair presidential elections.
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Nation
Mutang's replacement to be discussed with Anwar only after burial, says Abang Johari
MIRI: Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak will wait for the last respects to be accorded to Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal before discussing the appointment of the next Senate President.
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Nation
Sultanah Aminah Hospital to conduct investigation following patient complaint
JOHOR BARU: Sultanah Aminah Hospital will be conducting a thorough investigation following a complaint from a patient who was not satisfied with how he was treated.
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Cambodia
Laos donates pair of rare Asian elephants to Cambodia as token of its deep friendship with neighbour
Laos on Sunday handed over a pair of rare Asian elephants to Cambodia in order to further deepen the bond of friendship and solidarity between the two countries and peoples.
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AseanPlus News
Lotus Lantern Festival draws thousands in Seoul to celebrate upcoming Buddha's birthday
Holding umbrellas and pink paper lotus flowers, thousands of South Koreans joyously filled the wet streets of Seoul in an annual festival anticipating Buddha’s birthday the coming week.
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Style
Forget eyeshadows or blushes, candy has become the must-have makeup essential
TikTok users are showing off beauty looks crafted with candy of all kinds, with their videos sometimes scoring hundreds of thousands of views.