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Sivasutan just got married in January: IPOH: The wife of helicopter crash victim Lt T. Sivasutan (pic) was transferred from Penang to Perak earlier this week to ...
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Sivasutan just got married
in January
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Over a million trees planted across Penang: GEORGE TOWN: More than 1.3 million trees were planted through­­out Penang in conjunction with Earth Day.
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Over a million trees planted across Penang
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At last, good news about stray dogs: A letter from TEE SIEW LAI, Kuala Lumpur.
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At last, good news about stray dogs
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes
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Woman in lift attack nabbed: GEORGE TOWN: Prepared for his usual stroll through the neighbourhood, he calmly awaited the lift’s arrival on the 16th floor of his ...
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Woman in lift attack nabbed
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Time is ripe for Malaysia to move upstream into designing chips: Wee Chian Koh is an economist with the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office in Singapore ...
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Time is ripe for Malaysia to move upstream into designing chips
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Govt should abolish 24-hour eateries: Penang consumers group: This could help reduce unhealthy late-night eating habits.
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Govt should abolish 24-hour eateries: Penang consumers group
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant ...
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released
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Penang cops bust drugs syndicate: GEORGE TOWN: Police busted a syndicate involved in the distribution of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) at entertainment ...
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Penang cops bust drugs syndicate
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Nationwide project rollouts togalvanise economy: Any Malaysian who has to balik kampung for the festive season will undoubtedly know that Penang experiences ...
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Nationwide project rollouts togalvanise economy
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Port forging ahead with RM250mil expansion: EXPANSION plans for the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) will forge ahead.
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Port forging ahead with RM250mil expansion
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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media Apps—Not Just Chinese Ones
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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
  • Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

  • A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

  • Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

  • While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
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Penang LRT will boost mobility, tourism – transport expert: Launch of Pearl LRT route does not pose a threat to ferry operations.
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Penang LRT will boost mobility, tourism – transport expert
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Over 100-year-old railway track between Penang and Ipoh is now a trekker’s haven: From pitch-black tunnels to wide open vistas, this 10km stretch of railroad ...
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Over 100-year-old railway track between Penang and Ipoh is now a trekker’s ...
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Teaching kids to save lives: Penang Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Society is looking to increase CPR training in schools.
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Teaching kids to save lives
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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel: "There is reason to believe that these weapons are being used to commit grave violations of ...
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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel
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Global spotlight on Malaysia as it emerges as semiconductor powerhouse: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s vibrant semiconductor industry has been the talk of the town of ...
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Global spotlight on Malaysia as it emerges as semiconductor powerhouse
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Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...
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Coping with Famine
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Sikh community in Penang celebrate Vaisakhi through selfless service: GEORGE TOWN: Bringing the community together in the name of "seva" (selfless ...
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Sikh community in Penang celebrate Vaisakhi through selfless service
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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs: The federal government awards approximately $700 billion per year in federal contracts; what if the Biden ...
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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs
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Allergy can’t keep PM away from Penang: GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has kept his promise to visit Penang even though he was suffering from an allergic ...
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Allergy can’t keep PM away from Penang
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Time is ripe for Malaysia to move upstream into designing chips: Wee Chian Koh is an economist with the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office in Singapore ...
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Time is ripe for Malaysia to move upstream into designing chips
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P Chidambaram writes: Constitutional morality is at stake: The allegations in the cases against chief ministers are that they received “bribes” in order to do ...
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P Chidambaram writes: Constitutional morality is at stake
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Elevating hill fest with contest for composers: CULTURE, music and environmental education await visitors attending the Penang Hill Festival from July 19 to 21.
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Elevating hill fest with contest for composers
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Penang's Little India centre of Chittirai Puthandu, Vishu preparations as Vaisakhi festivities in full swing
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Penang's Little India centre of Chittirai Puthandu, Vishu preparations as ...
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Thousands throng Penang Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house: KEPALA BATAS: About 10,000 people of various races thronged the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri and State ...
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Thousands throng Penang Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house
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Former IGP Tun Hanif Omar passes away: PETALING JAYA: Former Inspector-General of Police Tun Hanif Omar passed away on Saturday (April 20). He was 85.
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Former IGP Tun Hanif Omar passes away
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Lighting the way for Raya journey: DRIVING along Jalan Masjid Negeri at night in Batu Lanchang, Penang, is set to become a more enjoyable experience following ...
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Lighting the way for Raya journey
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UK government under growing pressure to stop selling arms to Israel: Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to suspend the sale of arms to ...
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UK government under growing pressure to stop selling arms to Israel
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Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs: House Democrats have introduced two pieces of legislation to codify diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...
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Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs
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Penang govt apologises for rock blasting damage to apartment: PIC to take improvement measures, enhance safety at site.
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Penang govt apologises for rock blasting damage to apartment
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Heavy traffic in Penang on first day of Raya: GEORGE TOWN: Heavy traffic greeted Penangites early in the morning of Hari Raya on Wednesday (April 10) with large ...
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Heavy traffic in Penang on first day of Raya
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The allure of a new State Lodge in Bungoma: The Bungoma State Lodge will be the second State Lodge in Western region.
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The allure of a new State Lodge in Bungoma
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RM40mil in sales targeted for MATTA Fair Penang this month: SOME 35,000 visitors are expected to throng the upcoming MATTA Fair Penang 2024 at Setia SPICE ...
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RM40mil in sales targeted for MATTA Fair Penang this month
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Hamzah Ahmad named new Penang police chief: KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations) Datuk Hamzah ...
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Hamzah Ahmad named new Penang police chief
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Anwar reminds customs, immigration personnel to serve with discipline and integrity
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Anwar reminds customs, immigration personnel to serve with discipline and ...
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Penang first responders on call this Aidilfitri: GEORGE TOWN: About 250 Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) members are on 24-hour standby to help in ...
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Penang first responders on call this Aidilfitri
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Heavy traffic looms during Hari Raya exodus: GEORGE TOWN: Some 2.4 million vehicles are expected to travel in and out of Penang over the six-day Hari Raya ...
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Heavy traffic looms during Hari Raya exodus
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Penang a preferred retirement destination: GEORGE TOWN: Penang offers a unique allure as a retirement destination because of the numerous hospitals and a ...
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Penang a preferred retirement destination
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Chow: We are in talks over new highway, water projects: GEORGE TOWN: The Juru-Sungai Dua Elevated Expressway Project and the Perak-Penang Water Project are ...
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Chow: We are in talks over new highway, water projects
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6,046 stray dogs neutered across Penang: GEORGE TOWN: A total of 6,046 stray dogs have been neutered to curb the number of street animals in Penang ...
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6,046 stray dogs neutered across Penang
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‘Fiery’ ants that pack a burning sting and get everywhere: GEORGE TOWN: These large ants of about 1cm long are unlike other ants; the black and red bi-coloured ...
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‘Fiery’ ants that pack a burning sting and get everywhere
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Roadworks blasting wreaks havoc: THE project developer of the Air Itam bypass has been warned not to allow a repeat of the blasting incident that damaged two ...
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Roadworks blasting wreaks havoc
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Boria for Unesco recognition: GEORGE TOWN: The Boria Academy is seeking support from the Penang government and the National Heritage Department in its effort to ...
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Boria for Unesco recognition
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Ops Rempit: Penang JPJ issues 197 summonses, notices and seizes 11 motorcycles: BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 197 summonses and ...
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Ops Rempit: Penang JPJ issues 197 summonses, notices and seizes 11 ...