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From Harvard doctor to Taiwan president: Lai Ching-te’s historic win stokes Beijing aggression

Newly minted Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is set to be a thorn in the side of China’s unification plans as Beijing has already branded him a “dangerous choice”.

[UPDATED] Fierce democrat Lai Ching-te elected new Taiwan president as rivals concede

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te, 64, is Taiwan’s new president after polling 41.6% of the ballots cast.

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

Port Klang breaks into world’s top 10 busiest ports with 4.1% growth

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Malaysia pulls the plug on Kuwaiti Hornet deal after years of turbulence

RMAF walks away from costly, outdated aircraft amid rising concerns over integration, support, and long-term value