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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:54:09 +0800
Malay rulers to hold special meeting on impasse over forming new government
The meeting will be held at the national palace on Thursday.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:49:07 +0800
Landslides, traffic snarls hamper evacuation and relief efforts in West Java quake

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:19:00 +0800
Singapore among 4 countries to nominate the kebaya for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Malaysia aim to submit the nomination of the kebaya to UNESCO in March 2023, with the result expected to be announced at the end of 2024.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:53:00 +0800
Explainer: Who is Malaysia's king and why is he picking the prime minister?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:45:00 +0800
Is a unity government in Malaysia formed by Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional still possible?
While a PH-PN government may be a possibility, it is not necessarily the best option, given that they may not be inclined towards unity, said one expert.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:40:00 +0800
Taiwan People's Party a rising third force in traditional two-party political landscape
The Taiwan People's Party does not campaign on the island’s independence like the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, nor does it bear the baggage of reunification with China like the opposition Kuomintang.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:56:29 +0800
Indonesia quake survivors appeal for supplies as rescuers trawl rubble

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:25:00 +0800
As it happens: Malaysia's wait for new PM continues, king to meet other Malay rulers
Leaders of Pakatan Harapan, Perikatan Nasional, Barisan Nasional and Gabungan Parti Sarawak have met Malaysia’s king but no decision has yet been made about the next prime minister.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:58:01 +0800
Takashi Murakami, Post Malone unite in 'flower-butterfly' collaboration
The Japanese artist said he became a big fan of Post Malone when he started listening to the American rapper during the pandemic. 

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:07:08 +0800
Commentary: The Gulf is partying while it can
But the joy of hosting the World Cup in an oil and property boom will not last unless productivity improves, says Ruchir Sharma for the Financial Times.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:06:08 +0800
Commentary: It’s no silver bullet, but did coalitions get social media right in Malaysia’s GE15?
Muhyiddin Yassin’s Perikatan Nasional coalition recorded a better-than-expected performance in Malaysia’s 15th General Election. Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Dr Nurzali Ismail weighs in on the social media strategies used.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:08:59 +0800
Asia Rugby chief apologises in Hong Kong for anthem mix-up

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:19:04 +0800
Beijing shuts parks, Shanghai tightens entry as China COVID-19 cases rise

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:24:00 +0800
Political impasse after Malaysia GE15 risks delaying national budget, causes divisions in society: Experts
Pakatan Harapan’s Anwar Ibrahim and Perikatan Nasional’s Muhyiddin Yassin met with the king on Tuesday (Nov 22), but there remains no decision on who the next prime minister will be.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:56:00 +0800
‘Wait for me in heaven, my child’: Schoolchildren form the biggest casualties in West Java earthquake
As the earthquake occurred during school hours, children made up a significant portion of those killed and injured, West Java governor Ridwan Kamil said.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:10:00 +0800
Malaysia king yet to decide on next prime minister, BN politicians summoned to palace on Wednesday
Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin said the ruler had suggested a unity government with Pakatan Harapan, but he declined the request.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:16:33 +0800
China has limited power, and perhaps little desire, to curb North Korea: Analysts

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:04:00 +0800
Car bomb kills one, hurts nearly 30 in southern Thailand: Police official

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:24:00 +0800
Paradise beaches of Langkawi struggling to bring back international visitors post-COVID
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and international travel slowly returning to normalcy, Langkawi is seeing a gradual recovery after reopening its shores to visitors last year.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:02:00 +0800
As it happened: Wait for Malaysia’s next PM continues, Pakatan Harapan’s Anwar says no decision made yet
Perikatan Nasional's Muhyiddin Yassin has declined to work with PH to form a unity government. 



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