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Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra gets early prison release next month

BANGKOK, April 29 -- Thailand's jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be released early from prison next month, the corrections department said on Wednesday. "He will be released on Ma... Read More


Mamma Mia, Malaysia! Bjorn Again is bringing ABBA magic to Zepp KL this August

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- Dust off the sequins and prepare for a full-blown disco throwback as world-renowned ABBA tribute act Bjorn Again is heading to Kuala Lumpur as part of its 'ABBA Forever Tour'... Read More


Jakarta train crash death toll climbs to 16, all victims confirmed women

JAKARTA, April 29 -- The death toll from a train crash outside the Indonesian capital Jakarta rose to 16, all women, after an injured passenger passed away in hospital, officials said Wednesday. A lo... Read More


Federal government to scale down events, Budget 2026 remains unchanged despite ongoing reviews

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has decided that all official events must be organised on a moderate scale, as instructed by Prime Minister Dat... Read More


Zahid moves to meet BN assemblymen amid Negeri Sembilan turmoil, Putrajaya stresses non‑interference

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has informed the Cabinet that he will be meeting Umno-Barisan Nasional (BN) state assembly members in Negeri Sembilan s... Read More


EU warns Meta over failure to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram

BRUSSELS, April 29 -- The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content - and putting the tech gian... Read More


Oil supply stable for May-June, no disruptions expected for Petronas, says comms minister

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said crude oil supply remains stable in the immediate term, with no disruptions expected for May and June, particularly involving P... Read More


Johor police confirm no criminal elements in shooting incident that injured ex-Bersatu leader Tan Lek Khang

JOHOR BAHRU, April 29 -- Johor police said they are ruling out criminal elements or the involvement of another party in the shooting incident involving former Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Ber... Read More


Johor police confirm no criminal elements in shooting incident involving former Bersatu leader Tan Lek Khang

JOHOR BAHRU, April 29 -- Johor police said they are ruling out criminal elements or the involvement of another party in the shooting incident involving former Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Ber... Read More


'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill says cancer-free after groundbreaking gene therapy

SYDNEY, April 29 -- Actor Sam Neill says he is cancer-free after five years of living with lymphoma, thanks to a genetic therapy that modified his immune system. The New Zealander, who starred as Dr ... Read More