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Trump's pick for US Fed chair says he won't be a puppet

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Donald Trump's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, stressed yesterday that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and... Read More


Former Premier League champions Leicester relegated into third tier

LONDON, April 22 -- Former Premier League champions Leicester were relegated to the third tier for only the second time in their history after a 2-2 draw against Hull yesterday. Gary Rowett's side ne... Read More


Apple brings tap to pay on iPhone to Malaysia, letting merchants accept contactless payments without extra hardware

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Apple has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone feature in Malaysia, allowing businesses ranging from street food stalls to major retail chains to accept contactless payments usi... Read More


Sipitang residents warned after crocodile seen near water treatment plant

SIPITANG, April 22 -- A crocodile was sighted swimming in Sungai Kampung Mesapol near a water treatment plant on Monday, prompting warnings to residents and anglers to remain cautious. A fisherman, w... Read More


UK approves cigarette sales ban for people born after 2008

LONDON, April 22 -- Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims ... Read More


Is communism that dangerous, or does Malaysia fear ideas it cannot control? - Khoo Ying Hooi

Kuala Lampur, April 22 -- The recent decision by Malaysia's Home Ministry to ban several books linked to communism, including a translated work on Mao Zedong, once again reveals an old national reflex... Read More


MACC nabs second suspect in Sabah police station cleaning contract fraud

KOTA KINABALU, April 22 -- A civil servant in Sabah has been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly colluding in a scheme to submit false claims for a cleaning contr... Read More


Iran urges United Nations to condemn US seizure of cargo ship as piracy

UNITED NATIONS, April 22 -- Iran yesterday called on the United Nations to condemn the seizure by the US of an Iranian cargo ship, characterising the move as an act of piracy and a breach of a ceasefi... Read More


Material girl in a bind: Madonna offers reward for missing Coachella looks

LOS ANGELES, April 22 -- Veteran songstress Madonna is appealing for the return of missing costumes she wore during her recent Coachella set with Sabrina Carpenter. The Like A Virgin singer, 67, took... Read More


Rain, rain, go away: Penang's dry weather spells 'creamy' dream for durian lovers

GEORGE TOWN, April 22 -- The King of Fruits has made an early and impressive entrance in Penang, with durian lovers already finding early-season favourites like D604, Lipan, and even Musang King on sa... Read More