SINGAPORE – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has revolutionized its overnight dialysis program by introducing plastic…
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Bukit Chagar Development to Enhance Johor-Singapore Connectivity
JOHOR BAHRU – A massive RM2.6 billion integrated development is set to transform Bukit Chagar, the…
Najib Razak to File Contempt of Court Action Over Alleged Royal Addendum
PUTRAJAYA – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak plans to take legal action against former Attorney-General…
Malaysia’s Minimum Wage Increase: A Challenge for Higher Education?
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Budget 2025 announcement of the increase of minimum wage from…
Kremlin Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal for Territory Swap
MOSCOW – The Kremlin firmly dismissed any possibility of exchanging occupied Ukrainian land for areas in…
Hong Kong to Ban Public Use and Possession of E-Cigarettes by 2026
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public…
Indonesia Removes 30 Airport Immigration Officers Over Chinese Tourists’ Extortion Complaints
JAKARTA – Indonesia has removed 30 immigration officers from duty at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following complaints…
Dalai Lama Leads Prayers for Late Brother and Veteran Tibetan Leader Gyalo Thondup
New Delhi – The Dalai Lama led prayers in India on February 9, mourning the passing…
Iran Closes Schools and Offices Amid Severe Cold Snap and Heavy Snowfall
Tehran – Iranian authorities ordered the closure of schools and government offices in at least 10…
Qatar Condemns Netanyahu’s Remark on Palestinian State in Saudi Territory
Doha – Qatar strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent comment suggesting that a Palestinian…
China Defends Generic Drugs Amid Efficacy Concerns in Public Hospitals
Shanghai – China’s healthcare regulator on February 9 dismissed concerns about the efficacy of off-patent medicines…
Colonel (Dr) Ashok Singh Rathore Receives Global Visionary Award in Vietnam
VIETNAM – Colonel (Dr) Ashok Singh Rathore has been recognized with the prestigious Global Visionary Award…