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LHDN ‘killing the golden goose’? Lim Guan Eng questions tax surge, urges aid for struggling MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Lim Guan Eng has questioned whether Malaysia’s rising tax collection is putting pressure on businesses, warning that overburdening companies could undermine long-term revenue growth. In a…

‘Back to what he used to be’: Babar Azam’s unlearning journey

As the evening set in over the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre on Monday and a gentle breeze eased the blazing Karachi sun, Peshawar Zalmi’s players scattered across the facility. It was their only training…

Principal says prosecution should be ‘last resort’ for truancy

The government announced it was taking a parent to court over their child's chronic absence from school as part of a crackdown on truancy.

Malaysia submits response to US probe over forced labour, excess capacity claims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia has submitted an explanation to the United States (US) regarding allegations of structural excess capacity and production as well as the use of forced labour, which are among the issues…

Anwar: N. Sembilan assembly dissolution ‘not an issue’ for now amid crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today speculation that the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly would be dissolved “is not an issue yet”. Anwar met the state’s Ruler Tuanku…

Meta to backtrack acquisition of AI firm Manus after China block, report says

Meta is preparing to backtrack its acquisition of AI startup Manus, the Wall Street Journal reported late Monday, after China banned the transaction citing national security concerns. Facebook owner Meta announced in…

‘Scam Ready Asean’ programme hopes to boost digital safety and scam awareness

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — A new regional initiative, “Scam Ready Asean,” was officially launched today at the Google 2026 APAC Online Safety Dialogue event in Kuala Lumpur. The programme is designed to enhance digital…

Hong Kong adds spared Wang Fuk Court block to resettlement plan as most opt to sell

Homeowners of the only block spared in the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po will be included in the Hong Kong government’s resettlement plan after three-quarters indicated a preference to sell their flats to…

Assam AHSEC Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys in board exams

Assam HS result 2026: District wise, highest pass percentage in Arts stream comes from Baksa 94.29, followed by Darrang - 92.99, and Lakhimpur - 90.35.

Umno denies Perikatan pact to topple N. Sembilan MB Aminuddin, insists no takeover deal

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Negeri Sembilan Umno has denied any conspiracy or prior arrangement with Perikatan Nasional (PN) to remove Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, insisting that its withdrawal of support was…

Denso to keep up chip partnerships even after halting Rohm bid

Court orders partial cancellation of corporate taxes for Netflix Korea

A Seoul court on Tuesday ordered authorities to cancel 68.7 billion won ($ 46.6 million) in taxes levied on the local unit of U.S. streaming giant Netflix. The Seoul Administrative Court ruled partly in favor of Netflix…

Seoul opens int'l student support center in Sinchon

Seoul city government has launched Seoul Global Student Center in the Sinchon university area, offering a one-stop platform in the northwestern neighborhood for foreign students seeking employment, startup support and…

Assam Board Declares Class 12 Results: Science Rebounds Strongly After Last Year’s Drop

Assam Class 12 results saw a significant five-percentage-point increase in the Science pass rate, reaching 89.79%. However, the Arts and Commerce streams experienced slight declines, with pass rates falling to 79.54%…

Zahid backs proposal to upgrade KPDN enforcement division into department

CYBERJAYA, April 28 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has voiced support for the Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to be upgraded to a department to…

Arts Council Korea names new chairman

The Arts Council Korea has named Lee Beom-heon, a special professor at Shinhan University, as its new chairman. The council, a state-run body tasked with leading the national arts agenda, said Lee was elected as its…

N. Sembilan crisis to be settled through political negotiations, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The political crisis in Negeri Sembilan will be resolved through political means, Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today. Zahid said the party had never interfered in the…

Heading to national cemetery for a picnic? Maybe leave the mat at home

Every April, beneath the peak bloom of cherry blossoms, Seoul National Cemetery, the resting place of the country's fallen heroes and martyrs, takes on an unexpected festive air. Families and couples stroll along…

Marriage still matters to young Singaporeans, even with fewer saying 'I do'

Despite strong intentions to marry, fewer young Singaporeans are tying the knot. As part of a series looking at marriage, dating and parenting trends in Singapore, CNA examines what is shaping how and when couples…

Chinese protesters demand Cambodia unfreeze accounts with scam-linked firm

By Suy Se Waving their national flags, dozens of Chinese nationals protested outside Cambodia’s central bank on Monday, demanding the unfreezing of accounts they opened with a financial services firm linked to…