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Malaysia king set to extend powers as 'honorary' police chief
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/03/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s government is poised to make King Ibrahim Iskandar the "honorary" head of the police force, a new position that may see the monarch expanding his powers in the Southeast Asian nation.
Former Malaysia king halves Najib’s jail term to 6 years: report
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/01/2024
» Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s prison sentence has been shortened to six years from 12 years in a decision by a board led by the former King Abdullah Ahmad Shah, according to a Channel News Asia report.
Billionaires muscle in on convenience store king’s domain
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/10/2023
» Some of Thailand’s wealthiest tycoons are looking to muscle in on the convenience-store sector, betting that a shift in consumer preferences for buying less but shopping more often will fuel demand for years to come.
Durian lovers rejoice as prices plunge on surplus
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/06/2023
» SINGAPORE: Many people in Singapore love durians. And this year, the spiky and pungent fruit is in such abundance that it can be found in claw machines, giving enthusiasts a chance to catch one for just a dollar.
Why buying cannabis in Thailand might get tougher after election
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/05/2023
» The days of easily buying marijuana on the streets of Bangkok or Phuket may soon be over.
Malaysian king to interview lawmakers to determine new PM
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/11/2022
» Malaysia’s monarch will interview 30 MPs from Barisan Nasional on Wednesday to ascertain whether an ex-prime minister or an opposition leader will become the next prime minister, deepening political uncertainty after an inconclusive vote.
SCG Chemicals seeking up to $3bn in largest Thai IPO
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/04/2022
» SCG Chemicals Pcl, a unit of Siam Cement Pcl, is seeking to raise as much as US$3 billion in what could be Thailand's largest ever initial public offering (IPO), according to people familiar with the matter.
Israelis, Palestinians clash, leaving 3 dead
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/03/2022
» Two Palestinians were killed in an exchange of gunfire with Israeli forces in the West Bank, and another was shot dead after a stabbing attack, heightening tensions days before the start of a holiday period that has officials concerned of more widespread violence.
Malaysia PM warns against undermining king in call for polls
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/03/2022
» Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob cautioned against usurping the king’s authority, as pressure mounts within his party for him to call for a general election soon.
After deadly floods, Malaysia king urges protection of forests
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/02/2022
» Malaysia’s king urged the government to take measures to protect the environment and ensure that at least half of the country’s land area remains forested, months after the nation suffered its worst floods in decades.