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Indonesia warns it could review energy exports to countries that ‘disrespect’ it

Jakarta plans to prioritise domestic needs over gas exports, said a senior minister.

The comments came after President Prabowo Subianto called on Indonesia to safeguard its natural resources and prioritise national interests.

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Record haze, no masks: Where living dangerously is the new norm

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How PAS pulled off a historic win in East Malaysia and what this says about its strengths

Miss Universe Singapore among 6 beauty queens not competing in Nov 24 pageant in Puerto Rico

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CGH, SGH, NUH lauded as AI innovation leaders in ranking of world’s best smart hospitals

Four local hospitals landed in the top 50 of Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2027.

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Netflunks: Why is the world’s most popular streamer laying off 1,000 people?

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‘Start dating earlier’: Lunch Actually CEO on finding a life partner in S’pore

Lunch Actually co-founder Violet Lim says demanding expectations, a desire for certainty and a reluctance to commit are making it harder for singles to build lasting relationships.
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