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Why the World Cup still belongs to the old empires – Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Traditional powers such as FIFA World Cup giants France, Germany and Argentina continue to dominate deep into the competition, but shifting migration patterns, diaspora networks and institutional development are redrawing football’s global balance, argues researcher Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Malaysia’s refugee crisis: Michelle Yesudas pans nation’s selective compassion, pushbacks, and political silence

Human rights lawyer calls for a shift in Malaysia's treatment of refugees, accusing the government of inconsistency and neglect

Malaysia’s no-show at a crucial migration conference — A. Balasubramaniam

Vice-president of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress says country, with 2.37 mil registered migrant workers and currently the Asean chair, cannot afford to miss crucial discussions on migration

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders