When Malaya gained its independence in 1957 and later expanded to form Malaysia with Sabah and Sarawak in 1963, it gave citizens the freedom to shape their own future. This trajectory has driven immense economic and social growth, leading many to measure success through material possessions like ...

Big living in small spaces

Managing financial and operational conflicts

Major urban high-rise developers appear to have taken a new approach to their projects in recent years. Companies such as EXSIM Group, Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING), ParkCity Group, SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD) and UEM Sunrise Bhd (KL:UEMS) believe that a community isn’t built on an abu...

Cover Story: Creating common spaces to tackle vertical isolation

Masteron Sdn Bhd’s KR7 Residences Tower A in Taman Mas Puchong and Astra Residence in Taman Puchong Prima have achieved a take-up rate of 90%.

KR7 Residences Tower A, launched in December 2021, is one of two towers on a 3.12-acre development. The towers have a combined gross development...

Masteron’s KR7 Residences Tower A and Astra Residence achieve 90% take-up

In City & Country's Sept 21 cover story, CPI Land Sdn Bhd is rolling out its second launch of the year — a 50-acre landed residential development located in Selayang, Selangor.

Completing Taman Selayang Mulia

Jalan PJS 11/9 in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Selangor has always bustled with activity, drawing visitors from the nearby offices and universities.

One of its more popular spots is the famous Restoran Garlic Roasted Chicken Rice. On a typical weekday, long queues outside the restaurant ar...

Streetscapes: Jalan PJS 11/9 enjoys strong demand and capital appreciation

Living sector properties are gaining popularity in the region, according to the Knight Frank Asia-Pacific Horizon report “From Niche to Core: Why Asia-Pacific Living Sectors are Entering the Mainstream” released in July.

These properties, according to Knight Frank, refer to a diverse re...

Malaysia’s living sector assets maturing

Buyers of residential property have become increasingly selective, making product design, price point and location critical to the success of a new launch, according to Savills Malaysia director of research and consultancy Fong Kean Hwa when presenting The Edge Malaysia | Savills Klang V...

The Edge Malaysia | Savills Klang Valley Residential Property Monitor 2Q2026: Klang Valley’s housing demand holds firm across key segments

AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) (KL:AMFIRST) has been under the radar over the past decade. Its unit price has stagnated, dividends have thinned and no new acquisitions have been made.

“We have been a little bit quiet,” says AmFIRST REIT CEO Chong Hong Chuon in an exclusive ...

Cover Story: AmFIRST REIT in process of repositioning portfolio

Stepping into Capital Cafe in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) feels like travelling back to the 1950s. Outside, modern Kuala Lumpur rushes forward, but inside, time simply pauses. Every detail is a reminder of the past — the old hand-painted menu on the wall; vintage photos of Jalan Tuanku Abdul ...

The beating heart of muhibah in Jalan TAR

Global networking devices and accessories provider TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn Bhd has launched WiFi 8, a new technology designed to strengthen coverage, manage congestion and reduce interference.

TP-Link launches new WiFi technology to strengthen connectivity, manage congestion

Every important decision we make is, in one way or another, a decision about the future. Parents save for their children’s education in the hope of creating better opportunities. Young professionals choose careers based on where they believe industries are heading. Businesses invest in new produc...

Ideas: Thinking beyond tomorrow

Malaysia is strengthening its cybersecurity foundations as businesses, public services and critical infrastructure become more digitally connected. The Cyber Security Act 2024 has reinforced the importance of stronger governance and accountability, while the adoption of cloud services, automation...

Security: Building the workforce behind Malaysia’s cyber resilience

Last week, I learnt about something called a “dopamine site”, which is basically a website that lets you shop without spending any actual money.

One of them, Dopamine Shop (dopamine-shop.com), looks like any other online marketplace, with a search bar, shopping cart, deals, mystery boxe...

Geekspeak: The thrill (and disappointment) of shopping for nothing

Affluent and high-net-worth (HNW) investors in Malaysia are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for finance and investment, but they still rely heavily on the critical oversight that comes from human professional judgement. This is why more than half, or 58%, still want human-AI synergy when making financial decisions.

Human-AI hybrid preferred in financial decision-making

Just a year ago, most manufacturers experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) were still in the pilot stage, testing the technology in controlled environments to better understand its potential. That phase is now largely over, says Samson Khaou, executive vice-president for Asia-Pacific at ...

Industry: AI adoption among manufacturers enters a more mature phase

CelcomDigi Bhd (KL:CDB) is expanding beyond mobile connectivity into enterprise technology solutions as slowing growth in the telecommunications market pushes operators to seek new revenue streams.

Kugan Thirunavakarasu, chief enterprise business officer at CelcomDigi, says connectivity...

Connectivity: CelcomDigi looks beyond connectivity for growth

Malaysia’s bid to capture 7% of the global advanced packaging market by 2035 is beginning with five local companies developing an advanced packaging prototype built around an HBM4-capable chip for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing applications — in a collective attempt t...

Cover Story: What it takes for Malaysia to gain a foothold in advanced packaging

The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) is testing a framework to align research and commercialisation efforts with national priorities.

CEO Ashran Ghazi, who stepped into the role in December 2025, says the approach is intended to prevent research and ...

Interview: MRANTI uses national priorities to guide park and commercialisation plans

Healthcare professionals often find themselves burdened with paperwork, taking time away from direct patient care.

A 2025 study, “Job satisfaction among public health and primary care physicians: A systematic review”, by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Faculty of Medicine, found that n...

Expansion: Reducing administrative burden in healthcare

PERAK (Sept 24): About 100 residents of Kampung Sat, an Orang Asli village in Sungkai, now have a reliable source of electricity for home lighting and mobile charging after 10 portable battery energy storage systems (BESS) were deployed to households on Sept 3.

Solar batteries bring power to Orang Asli village in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): The Malaysian Constitution, shaped by the realities of 1957 and 1963, needs to be revisited if the government is to take greater responsibility for climate action today, said former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Constitution must reflect today’s climate demands, says Nik Nazmi

The 30% Club has done something important: it put a number on the table. But I want to challenge the number itself. If women are competent, the right target is not 30%. It is 100%. Boardrooms are not Spartan battlegrounds where gender earns entry. They are environments that reward critical thinki...

Views: The case for moving beyond the 30% Club target

Climate scientists have rung the alarm bells: El Niño is underway, with a "super" El Niño developing in the coming months, bringing intensified drought, heatwaves and heavy rainfall. We’re already seeing the effects of it across the world. In Spain, Italy and France, sweltering summer temper...

Views: El Niño: Who is to blame?

Cutting carbon is particularly difficult for a chemical company because many of its products rely on fossil-based raw materials while lower-carbon alternatives often cost far more than buyers are prepared to pay.

That leaves companies with a few broad options, such as investing in activ...

Industry: Petrochemical companies decarbonisation journey still challenging

Plastic bags and straws labelled as biodegradable, compostable, or environmentally friendly are now a common sight in the market. Unfortunately, the reality is that not all of these claims are entirely true and that the use of these materials may end up causing more harm to the environment than t...

Cover Story: Are biodegradable and compostable plastic the greenest solution?

There are only four years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030, but it is unlikely that all the 17 SDGs will be fulfilled by the deadline. According to the latest report, only 16% of the SDGs are on a positive pathway, and the rest are significantly off track.

Policy: What’s next after the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals?

The likelihood of El Niño developing now exceeds 90%, bringing expectations of a prolonged period of hotter and potentially drier conditions in Malaysia in early 2027. Climate change could further intensify the heat and other weather extremes.

The Super El Niño

Michelle Tee started her working life in the textile manufacturing industry by joining her father’s business in Johor, which specialised in manufacturing uniforms for companies. For the first eight years, Tee was happy whenever she saw batches of uniforms being sent to clients. That meant good sa...

Waste: Tackling the problem of used uniforms

MGB Bhd (KL:MGB) has won Best Performing Company by Sector for construction at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, a recognition that comes as the group lifts its ESG rating and maintains a clean workplace safety record across a widening set of operations.

MGB records zero fatalities and work-related injuries across eight million man-hours worked

The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2026

The Edge ESG Awards 2026

The Edge Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026

The Edge Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2026

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2026

The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2025

Former Dewan Negara speaker Tan Sri Dr Mohd Rais Yatim has pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to sedition over remarks related to the Negeri Sembilan crisis. More in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com.

E5: Rais Yatim charged with sedition

Tokenization could change how we buy, sell, and settle financial assets. But what exactly does it mean, and why are commercial banks in Malaysia exploring it?In this week’s EdgeUP, we break down: What tokenization actually is How tokenized deposits workHow blockchain could reshape the future of financeFrom tokenized sukuk to faster cross-border payments, the technology could change how financial markets operate. Watch this week’s EdgeUP to understand the technology behind the future of banking.

EdgeUP: The Future of Banking - What Is Tokenization?

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 25, 2026

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 27): The Nepalese government is considering legal measures to address cases involving individuals whose status remains undetermined, including foreign nationals, following floods and landslides in the country.

Nepal considers legal measures to determine status of flood, landslide victims — Wisma Putra

BUTTERWORTH (Sept 27): The police will summon former Negeri Sembilan state executive council (exco) members starting Monday (Sept 28) and the day after to record their statements, to assist the investigation into the administrative and royal institution crisis in the state following several police reports lodged regarding the matter.

IGP: Police to record statement of former Negeri Sembilan exco

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): The name John Heah might not instantly be on everyone’s lips when it comes to the topic of built spaces, but the designs dreamed up by the Penang-born, London-based principal and owner of architectural firm Heah & Co have been bewitching jet-set travellers and luxury e...

Of space + style

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): In this week’s cover story of City & Country, we talk to Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) executive director and chief of regional industrial business development Kevin Li and regional vice-president Syarul Izam Sarifudin on the latest update of Forest City, as well as the company’s future game plan for the 7,500-acre development in Johor.

Standing firm at Forest City

BANGI (Sept 26): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government abides by the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the decision of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong regarding the case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Najib's conditional pardon: Country cannot tolerate corruption or act of plundering national wealth, says PM

China said on Saturday it had agreed with the US on a US$30 billion (RM122 billion) reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and on launching a dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI), under an eight-point consensus reached during President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

China says consensus reached with US includes US$30b tariff cut, AI dialogue

Asset World Corp Pcl’s new Thai Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) aims to raise at least US$1 billion (RM4.07 billion) through a listing as it seeks funds to expand its hotel and commercial property business, according to a senior executive.

Thai billionaire Charoen’s Asset World targets US$1 bil REIT IPO

Barisan Nasional (BN) will begin negotiations with two different groups next week on cooperation for the Melaka state election, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Melaka polls: BN to hold separate talks with two groups next week

Iran on Saturday awaited an official US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the wider Middle East war after The Wall Street Journal reported that US President Donald Trump had rejected the deal.

Iran awaits US move after Trump said to have rejected peace plan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that he would not interfere in matters concerning the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and that any dispute involving the royal institution should be resolved in accordance with the Constitution and the law.

Anwar firm on not interfering in Negeri Sembilan Ruler's position

The government is actively reviewing processes and systems to fully transition business applications online so that entrepreneurs no longer need to spend unnecessary time chasing officers for status updates.

Govt committed to put business applications online, cut red tape, says Hannah Yeoh

President Donald Trump’s lavish welcome of leader Xi Jinping this week marked a high point for stability in a US-China relationship that’s seen a lot of lows. Now, the Chinese president is pushing to lock in more favourable terms on Taiwan and trade while he still can.

Xi seizes Trump detente to seek lasting gains on trade, Taiwan

US Treasury yields stabilised on Friday with benchmark 10-year note yields edging lower on the day as oil prices dropped, after they earlier set fresh multi-decade highs, with traders pricing in further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes.

Battered bonds draw support from falling oil prices; stocks buoyed by AI enthusiasm

Chipmaker SK Hynix's Solidigm is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as next year that could value the US subsidiary at up to US$150 billion (RM611 billion), according to three people familiar with the matter.

SK Hynix's Solidigm weighs IPO that could value the unit at up to US$150 bil, sources say

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim heads into the Budget 2027 announcement on Oct 9 facing narrowing fiscal room, as higher fuel subsidies, a growing debt-servicing burden and the possibility of an early general election complicate the government’s efforts to keep fiscal consolidation on track.

Double cover: Budget 2027’s narrowing fiscal space + Credit under watch

Sustainability hasn’t retreated, but its progress has fractured into winners and laggards, and CEOs must build conviction rather than assume uniform momentum, according to Bain and Company’s 2026 CEO Sustainability Report.

US$2.4 tril in green investment, yet most sectors are being left behind

Trust in Malaysia’s financial reporting ecosystem depends on the integrity of the information on which decisions are made. Financial statements must be prepared in accordance with applicable standards and laws, reflect the underlying financial position of an organisation fairly, and be subjected to appropriate independent scrutiny.

Safeguarding Trust in Malaysia’s Financial Reporting Ecosystem

BUTTERWORTH (Sept 27): The All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF) has applied to become a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN), with Penang as the starting point before the move is taken to the national level.

All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front seeks to become BN component party, starting in Penang

MELAKA (Sept 27): The principle of justice must continue to be the cornerstone of PKR’s struggle as it faces the Melaka state election, said the party’s Advisory Council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Melaka polls: PKR must continue to uphold principle of justice — Dr Wan Azizah

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 27): Families of 55 Malaysians still missing following the flash flood in Nepal have urged the government to consider a special moratorium on the victims’ financial commitments, as their families are now facing difficulties accessing the victims’ accounts and assets, insurance coverage, and managing their loans.

Nepal floods: Families of 55 missing Malaysians seek PM’s intervention, moratorium

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Five areas, four in Johor and one in Sarawak, recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at an unhealthy level as of 4pm on Sunday.

Five areas with unhealthy API, KL at moderate level as of 4pm 

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has started an investigation into losses incurred by UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd in 2023.

MACC probes UiTM Holdings’ losses, RM42 mil solar project payment

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Barisan Nasional (BN) will finalise the form of political cooperation and the logo to be used for the Melaka state election after completing discussions with the relevant party leaders this week, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Melaka polls: BN to finalise political cooperation, logo this week — Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will hold a special meeting on Sunday night with assemblymen from the parties forming the Negeri Sembilan government to seek a solution to the political crisis in the state.

Zahid to meet Negeri Sembilan BN, PAS, Wawasan assemblymen tonight

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): A signalling system disruption between Kalumpang and Kuala Kubu Bharu on Saturday (Sept 26) left KTM Komuter and ETS services delayed by up to five hours.

Signalling disruption caused up to five-hour delays for KTM Komuter, ETS

KOTA KINABALU (Sept 27): The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) is keeping a round-the-clock watch on earthquake activity in Sabah via 28 seismic stations statewide.

MetMalaysia on 24-hour quake watch in Sabah via 28 seismic stations

Who governs the governors?The political economy of incentives and power

See Iu Hang turns nostalgic icons into functional tactile toys and cute collectibles.

Local artist RaidenArt gives fidget clickers a distinctly Malaysian twist

Discover two boutiques in the South Korean capital for all your high-end thrifting needs.

Vintage clothing stores in Seoul to shop for unique designer pieces

The romantic legend behind the Qixi Festival is immortalised in two delicate timepieces from the maison.

The new Van Cleef & Arpels Extraordinary Dials collection traces a love story from Chinese folklore

The Scottish distillery showcases three new flavour profiles that exemplify its cask combination expertise.

The Glenlivet launches its Small Batch Collection in Malaysia with an exclusive pairing event

He depicts native flora and fauna to raise awareness surrounding their habitat and biodiversity.

Sarawakian painter Bong Shin Siong's massive watercolour works capture the beauty of Borneo's wildlife

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s venture capital fund-of-funds, Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd, has appointed Howard Soh as CEO, effective Oct 1.

Soh’s appointment comes about 15 months after former CEO Bryan Lim left Jelawang and its parent, Khazanah, at the end of June 2025, ...

Jelawang Capital appoints new CEO Howard Soh after long vacancy

China continues to deepen its ties with Asean through closer capital market collaborations, industrial ecosystem and cross-border investment channels, including the launch of the first Belt and Road exchange-traded fund (ETF), said Wang Sheng, chairman of China Galaxy Securities Co Ltd (CGS).

China-Asean ties move beyond trade into capital markets

During the California gold rush of the 1850s, many prospectors dreamt of striking it rich by finding gold. Yet some of the most consistent fortunes were made not by those digging for gold, but by those selling the picks, shovels and supplies that enabled the boom.

More than a century la...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Risks and opportunities in the AI boom

Asked to describe an entitled child, most of us understandably would describe that child as spoiled, demanding or accustomed to getting everything he or she asks for. Yet, some psychologists are increasingly suggesting that we may be looking at the wrong thing.

Imagine two children who ...

Wealth, by Design: The surprising investment lesson from an entitled child

Ray Farris, chief economist at Prudential PLC (UK) and Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd, sees further upside in Asian equities as US hyperscalers pour money into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. He says, however, that investors should favour selected markets and companies over b...

Event: Selective opportunities in Asia’s US$3.7 tril AI boom

Malaysian investors may soon be able to trade Hong Kong exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts ­(REITs) on the local bourse in ringgit, without currency conversion, and in board lots of 100 units. They may also be able to participate in the initial public offerings (IPOs) ...

Cover Story: New playbook on Hong Kong

Hive Ventures has set its sights on two Malaysian start-ups — one in fintech and the other in supply chain management — as it expects to close at least four new deals across Southeast Asia by year-end.

The investments form part of the venture capital firm’s bet on artificial intelligenc...

Venture Capital: Taiwan-based Hive Ventures targeting third and fourth deals in Malaysia

CoKeeps, one of the three digital asset custodians licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has been quietly expanding its business and product suites over the past 2½ years with fresh funding from investors.

In an interview with Wealth, its CEO Suhanna Husein says the firm ...

Digital Asset: CoKeeps positioning for data sovereignty

The income fund trend stretched into mid-August, with six new funds launched between July 17 and Aug 12, according to the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM).

The six funds were PMB Shariah Stable Distribution Income, AHAM AIIMAN Global Thematic Mixed Asset, Opus Life Sett...

Funds: Only six funds launched between mid-July and mid-August

While Grab and Gojek continue to dominate the urban e-hailing and on-demand delivery market, Haloje Delivery has stepped in to meet the needs of underserved communities in the suburban and semi-urban areas.

Haloje founder and director Jalluddin Abu Hassan conceived the idea in 2019 afte...

TheWall: Delivery and e-hailing platform Haloje aims to raise RM2 mil for expansion

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, met with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his working visit to China.

Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim Visit the ZTE Booth at the Global Digital Trade Expo

Special Report: The Edge-HSBC Pre-Budget 2027 Roundtable |  Formulating the national budget amid great uncertainty

Special Report: Pre-Budget 2027 Roundtable |  A snapshot of Malaysia's economy and fiscal position

Special Report: Pre-Budget 2027 Roundtable |  A snapshot of Malaysia's economy and fiscal position

Special Report: The Edge-HSBC Pre-Budget 2027 Roundtable |  Fiscal commitments challenged by mounting external uncertainties

SINCE its establishment in December 2018, Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) has largely stayed out of public view — a deliberate approach taken by its chairman Datuk Mohd Shukri Hussin to shield its lean team from political pressure and keep it focused on recovering value from assets inherited from...

Cover Story 2: ‘We are concentrating on our mission’

UNDER the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) rescue plan in 2018, government-owned Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) took over RM9.7 billion worth of underperforming assets from the pilgrims’ fund at a premium of more than RM10 billion.

Apart from public equities, the assets included low-yielding h...

Cover Story 2: Steering legacy assets in the right direction

WHEN Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) was incorporated in December 2018, the team at the special-purpose vehicle (SPV) had to hit the ground running as Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) financial health was deteriorating fast, raising concerns about the pilgrims’ fund’s status as a going concern.

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Cover Story 2: Urusharta Jamaah yet to see finishing line

DESPITE the terminated deal with Next Lion Ltd on the Philippines venture, Zetrix AI Bhd’s (KL:ZETRIX) ties with the former remain firmly on their interest on the other side of the world — a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listed on the Nasdaq in the US.

Incorporated in the B...

Cover Story 1:The role of Next Lion in Zetrix AI’s Nasdaq listing

MILAN (Sept 27): US builder Caddell Construction has formally committed to pay €30.941 million (US$35.24 million) in a probe into alleged worker exploitation at the site of the new US consulate in Milan, a document seen by Reuters showed.

US consulate builder in Milan to pay US$35 mil over labour probe

ANKARA (Sept 27): A deputy chair of President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party stepped down after an opposition politician accused her of making a large profit on shares just before a funds crisis triggered a major selloff on the country's stock market.

Deputy chair of Türkiye's AK Party resigns after trading allegation amid funds crisis

MILAN (Sept 27): Italian luxury group Armani is open to considering more than one investor for the sale of a 15% stake earmarked in founder Giorgio Armani's will, chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci said on Sunday.

Armani CEO says stake sale could involve multiple investors, no decision made

BANGKOK (Sept 27): Thailand has declared Sept 28 and 29 as special public holidays in Bangkok and three neighbouring provinces as authorities step up flood response efforts following days of heavy rain that that inundated parts of the capital.

Thailand declares two-day holiday in Bangkok, nearby provinces amid floods

SHANGHAI (Sept 27): China's military conducted a joint naval and air training exercise around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, it said on Sunday.

China conducts naval, air exercise around disputed shoal in South China Sea

(Sept 27): The Netherlands needs to keep government spending in check, according to Dutch central bank chief Olaf Sleijpen.

Dutch need to keep state debt in check, central bank chief says

BHUBANESWAR, India/KATHMANDU (Sept 27): Heavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides that killed 56 people in India, while in Nepal, 14 have died and another 11 are missing, with authorities there warning on Sunday that more flash floods are possible.

Floods, landslides kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal

FAIRFORD, England (Sept 27): British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.

Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US

LONDON (Sept 27): British Prime Minister Andy Burnham declined to give his backing on Sunday to plans to build a third runway at Heathrow, saying it was a matter for people who live near London's main airport.

UK PM Burnham refuses to back Heathrow's third runway project

(Sept 27): Iran said it’s awaiting a definitive US response to a seven-day proposal for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz but won’t soften its conditions, after President Donald Trump voiced his rejection.

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