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Guan Eng: Banks should do CSR with one-year interest pause for MSMEs' existing loans; interest-free RM50k new loans

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Malaysia’s banking industry should “step up and do its Corporate Social Responsibility” (CSR) by urgently helping out local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with loan relief measures,…

Voter turnout at 7.4% as of 9 am

Turnout in Wednesday's local elections stood at 7.4 percent as of 9 a.m., up 1.4 percentage points from the previous elections in 2022, the election watchdog said. The National Election Commission (NEC) said 3.32…

Hong Kong is emerging as a leading capital hub of the multipolar era

For years, Hong Kong’s obituary has been repeatedly written by international commentators. Geopolitical tensions, pandemic isolation, concerns over capital flight and questions surrounding the city’s future contributed…

Beyond bricks and mortar, Nga Kor Ming says arts and culture are key to thriving cities

IPOH, June 3 — A city cannot thrive on physical infrastructure alone as arts, culture and human connection are equally important in creating communities with a sense of belonging and identity, says Housing and Local…

Invertirán $16.000 millones: la nueva apuesta para que los chicos jueguen y sociabilicen en escuelas porteñas

“Antes los chicos de séptimo traían el celular y era un problema porque los sacaban en el recreo, tomaban fotos y algunos compañeros se enojaban. Después subían esas fotos a las redes y se peleaban mucho. Desde que los…

Local election turnout hits 7.4% as of 9 a.m.

The voter turnout for Wednesday's local elections and parliamentary by-elections stood at 7.4 percent as of 9 a.m., according to the National Election Commission. Polling stations opened nationwide at 6 a.m., with…

At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible

It ​was the third heavy assault on Kyiv in under a month.

Johor BN says viral candidate list is fabricated, urges members not to be misled

JOHOR BAHRU, June 3 — Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) has dismissed as fake a purported list of the coalition’s candidates for the upcoming state election that has been circulating on social media since this afternoon.…

... Y busca CDMX que liberen pasos peatonales

César Cravioto informó que se solicitó a la Segob pedir a integrantes de la CNTE liberar pasos peatonales en la zona aledaña al Zócalo.

Lebanese health sector faces growing crisis as casualties mount

Lebanese health sector faces growing crisis as casualties mount The Lebanese Ministry of Health said Israeli raids on the towns of Burj al-Shamali, Abba and Tibnin in southern Lebanon killed five people and wounded 48…

US says Lebanon-Israel talks progressing towards comprehensive agreement

US says Lebanon-Israel talks progressing towards comprehensive agreement The US State Department said political and security discussions between Lebanon and Israel continue to make progress, describing the negotiations…

ICAC investigates alleged corruption at UOW

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will investigate the executive team at the University of Wollongong, including chancellor Michael Still, over allegations of corruption. The commission will decide…

What are enabling courses and do they work?

In years gone by, school leavers had one main chance to get into university – by finishing their Year 12 exams with certain marks. Media coverage of Year 12 results perpetuates the idea everything hinges on your final…

US denies Iranian claim of strike on Fifth Fleet headquarters

US denies Iranian claim of strike on Fifth Fleet headquarters US Central Command (Centcom) rejected claims by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that Iran had struck the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet or…

US petrol prices jump 42.2% from year ago amid oil market turmoil

US petrol prices jump 42.2% from year ago amid oil market turmoil The average price of petrol in the United States was 42.2 percent higher in May than a year earlier, according to figures released by the US…

Hong Kong human rights art exhibition opens in Taipei

Kuwait and Bahrain issue warnings amid reported aerial threats

Kuwait and Bahrain issue warnings amid reported aerial threats Warning sirens were activated across Kuwait for a second time, according to the state news agency KUNA, after earlier reports that Kuwaiti armed forces were…

Nuevo capítulo: el reclamo por la Iglesia de Santa Catalina llegó hasta la Legislatura porteña

Los vecinos del monasterio e iglesia de Santa Catalina están decididos a llevar su reclamo hasta la última instancia. La semana pasada organizaron un “cabildo abierto”, en la esquina de San Martín y Viamonte, frente al…

European election monitor dismisses rumours of fraud in Colombia’s election

The electoral mission described the first round of voting in Colombia's presidential race as 'a lesson in democracy'.

Seven parties, one community: Why the Indian Malaysian vote could swing or stay home in GE16

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Ethnic Indian voters, long seen as a crucial swing bloc in Malaysia’s tightest electoral contests, could play a muted but potentially decisive role in the 16th general election amid political…