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Japan
AI romance blooms in real life
Music played in a wedding hall in western Japan as Yurina Noguchi, wearing a white gown and tiara, dabbed her tears away, taking in the words of her husband-to-be: an artificial intelligence-generated persona gazing out from a smartphone screen.
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Nation
Lost future without medical help
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Until six years ago, she had lived a quiet, stable life, earning a living as a clerk.
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Myanmar
Young voters absent from polls
The droves of young people who queued to cast ballosts in past elections were conspicuous by their absence from the military-run poll, with older voters dominating the turnout.
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Nation
13 arrested over armed brawl at restaurant
JOHOR BARU: What began as a personal debt dispute erupted into a violent late-night attack at a restaurant in Taman Mount Austin, leading to the arrest of 13 people, including a foreign woman.
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AseanPlus News
Junta chief defends record, denies eyeing presidency
Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing (pic) offered his country advice on civic participation as he voted in a general election after five years of military rule and civil war.
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Nation
JPJ crackdown on speeding, modified bikes
KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcycle, extensively modified at a cost of RM18,000, was among 65 vehicles impounded during three separate operations by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in the federal capital.
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Nation
Couple forever united in afterlife
JOHOR BARU: It's a wedding ceremony so rare that even a Taoist priest acknowledged that he had witnessed such rites only a handful of times throughout his 30 years of service.
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Property
Building momentum across sectors
PETALING JAYA: While real estate experts remain largely optimistic about the outlook of the property market in 2026, they expect the year to see its fair share of outperformers and strugglers.
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Myanmar
Tepid early turnout for election
UNDER the shadow of civil war and questions over the poll's credibility, voters in Myanmar cast their ballots in apparently low numbers in a general election, the first since a military coup toppled the last civilian government in 2021.
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Metro News
Law firm launches regional book on liability insurance
Boutique law firm Chan Ban Eng and Co (CBE) has launched a book titled Directors & Officers Liability Insurance: Selected Articles, Cases and Materials.
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Football
A tough challenge awaits for calm leader
PETALING JAYA: Tengku Hazman Raja Hassan is facing one of the biggest challenges of his football career as Terengganu's interim head coach, but the former midfielder is ready for the task.
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Metro News
College group sees 509 graduating TVET courses
MSU College Group marked its 29th convocation ceremony with 509 students receiving their scrolls.
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Corporate News
Builders expected to gain from mega projects
PETALING JAYA: Construction companies will be heading into 2026 by focusing on enhancing efficiency and resilience, while cautiously exploring strategic ventures and new opportunities that offer sustainable returns.
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Nation
Wrapped in a tasty new idea
GEORGE TOWN: Kacang tumbuk (sweet pounded peanuts) is a sweet treat, where the delicacy looks firm, but disintegrates at the first bite.
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Other Sports
Indonesia plan to invite Australia, New Zealand under renamed SEA Games Plus
PETALING JAYA: Imagine Australia and New Zealand competing alongside Southeast Asia's best nations in the SEA Games Plus to inject fresh excitement into the regional showpiece.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Dolphin stranding under probe
KOTA KINABALU: Viral videos showing a dolphin stranded along the beach in Karambunai have prompted investigations, with officials confirming that a report has been received.
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Metro News
Animal-themed Christmas event brings cheer to pupils, families in Seremban
UNDERPRIVILEGED children and families from two churches and a school in Seremban were treated to a Christmas celebration by a property developer.
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Nation
166kg of waste collected at Marang beach
MARANG: A total of 166kg of waste, mostly plastic bottles, was collected within two hours at Pantai Kekabu here.
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Football
Rock-solid Okwuosa stands tall as Kuching surge to second spot
PETALING JAYA: A rock-solid defence marshalled by towering centreback James Okwuosa has propelled Kuching City to second place in the Super League as they close out 2025 in impressive fashion.
