Philippines arrests 400 foreigners in scam centre raid
[New Straits Times] - 01/9/2025
MANILA: Around 400 foreign nationals were arrested on Wednesday in a “large-scale” raid on a suspected online scam farm in Manila, the national immigration agency said. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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Deadly Los Angeles wildfires threaten Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD (Jan 9): Wildfires threatened to engulf parts of Hollywood on Wednesday as a growing number of blazes (…)
[BorneoPost] - 9/01/2025
Second finance minister predicts FDI and domestic growth to drive Malaysia’s economy above 5pc in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Malaysia’s economic growth is poised to sustain last year’s momentum, with expectations to (…)
[Malay Mail] - 9/01/2025
Asian markets hit by worries over US inflation, rates outlook
HONG KONG, Jan 9 — Asian markets fell today after a tepid lead from Wall Street, with investors increasingly worried (…)
[Malay Mail] - 9/01/2025
Bank Negara governor: Ringgit on right track, supported by strong fundamentals and growth prospects
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The ringgit is heading in the right direction, reflecting the country’s strong economic (…)
[Malay Mail] - 9/01/2025
Sarawak halves poverty rate with targeted federal initiatives, says deputy minister
KOTA SAMARAHAN (Jan 9): Sarawak has successfully halved its poverty rate, with the number of individuals registered (…)
[BorneoPost] - 9/01/2025
Crowds throng Manila streets as Jesus statue paraded
MANILA: Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle Thursday, (…)
[New Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
West Ham appoint Graham Potter as manager
LONDON, Jan 9 — West Ham United have named former Chelsea manager Graham Potter as their new head coach to replace (…)
[Malay Mail] - 9/01/2025
Government to replace B40, M40, T20 classification with a net disposable income approach
KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to replace the current classification system of B40 (bottom 40 per cent), M40 (…)
[New Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Paris Hilton’s Malibu home destroyed as wildfires ravage Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Jan 9 — The house of famous American TV host, actress and model Paris Hilton in Malibu has been completely (…)
[Malay Mail] - 9/01/2025
Anwar government entering minefield amid push for crucial economic reforms, Fitch unit says
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The federal government is pressing ahead with critical reforms that could benefit the economy (…)
[Malay Mail] - 9/01/2025
