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Sultan of Perak to lead high-stakes global summit as Asia confronts rapid aging shock

With Malaysia’s elderly population set to spike by 2040, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah and global power players gather in Kuala Lumpur to pivot demographic aging from a national strain into a massive engine for economic growth

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.