Battle for powerful IOC presidency enters final stretch
[New Straits Times] - 01/29/2025
BERLIN: Only a few people around the world know the name Thomas Bach and even fewer can rattle off those of the seven candidates out to replace him in March after 12 years as president of the International Olympic Committee. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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In Singapore, three rescued, including two kids, after mezzanine floor collapse at Toa Payoh warehouse
SINGAPORE, Jan 29 — Three people, including two children, were rescued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) (…)
[Malay Mail] - 29/01/2025
Thailand’s high-speed rail to China set for 2030 launch after years of delays
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[Malay Mail] - 29/01/2025
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TOKYO/BOSTON: Technology stocks led gains in Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, tracking advances on Wall Street (…)
[New Straits Times] - 29/01/2025
Rajang Taekwondo Club shines at national championship, secures 12 gold medals
SIBU (Jan 29): Sixteen exponents from the Rajang Taekwondo Club (RTC) were awarded cash incentives in recognition of (…)
[BorneoPost] - 29/01/2025
South Korea airplane fire leaves seven injured
SEOUL (Jan 29): Seven people sustained mostly minor injuries in Tuesday’s airplane fire in South Korea, authorities (…)
[BorneoPost] - 29/01/2025
No change to prices of RON95, RON97, diesel up by five sen in Peninsular Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — The retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will increase by five sen per litre, from (…)
[Malay Mail] - 29/01/2025
Australia's batting woes a concern ahead of South Africa showdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia will face South Africa in the Under-19 women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals despite a 12-run (…)
[New Straits Times] - 29/01/2025
Strong person and stronger person make for strongest nation — Hafiz Hassan
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[Malay Mail] - 29/01/2025
Japan truck driver still trapped in sinkhole for over 24 hours as rescue efforts continue (VIDEO)
TOKYO, Jan 29 — Rescuers were on Wednesday trying to save a Japanese truck driver stuck in a sinkhole for more than (…)
[Malay Mail] - 29/01/2025
