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Auto
Malaysia’s vehicle sales dip 10% year-on-year in March
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new vehicle sales slid 10% to 71,052 units in March 2024 from 78,881 units in March 2023, according to the latest Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) statistics.
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AseanPlus News
Number of Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea increases as war games begin: Manila
MANILA: A substantial increase in the number of Chinese vessels was monitored in the West Philippine Sea (WPS or South China Sea) on the heels of the annual war games between Manila and Washington.
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Markets
FBM KLCI ends at near 2-year high
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI continued its upward trend for the fifth consecutive session, rising to its highest in almost two years.
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Indonesia
Court's election dispute verdict proves govt's innocence: Jokowi
JAKARTA: President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo affirmed that he views the final verdict on the election dispute read by the Constitutional Court (MK) as vital proof of the government's innocence regarding election partiality allegations, reported Antara news agency.
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Technology
Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year
(Reuters) - Adobe said on Tuesday it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence image generation in its Photoshop software later this year.
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Nation
Customs seize RM1.6mil in contraband ciggies and booze
PETALING JAYA: At least RM1.6mil worth of illicit cigarettes and beer has been seized following two separate operations by the Customs Department at North Port, Klang.
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Nation
Copter collision: Avoid speculation, respect sensitivity of victim's families, says DPM Fadillah
LUMUT: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof expressed hope that there would be no speculation surrounding the mid-air collision and crash involving two helicopters at the Royal Malaysian Navy base here.
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Nation
PD mussels still contaminated, not safe to eat, says Negri exco man
SEREMBAN: Mussels found in waters off Port Dickson are still not safe for consumption as there are still traces of dangerous biotoxins in them, says Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.
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Technology
Tesla shares edge higher ahead of quarterly results
(Reuters) - Shares of Tesla edged higher on Tuesday ahead of the electric car maker's first-quarter results, with analysts expecting its lowest gross profit margin in more than six years.
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China
Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China's Guangdong
BEIJING: More than 100,000 people have been evacuated due to heavy rain and fatal floods in southern China, with the government issuing its highest-level rainstorm warning for the affected area on Tuesday (April 23).
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Asia & Oceania
Batik Air will begin flying to Guilin, China from KLIA starting June 4
New route to Guilin marks the seventh destination in China for Batik Air.
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Social media
TikTok risks fines as EU issues ultimatum over app launch
The European Union opened a new probe Monday into whether ByteDance Ltd violated the bloc’s new content law when it launched its TikTok Lite app in France and Spain without providing a full risk assessment.
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Nation
Education Ministry to defer probe of teacher assault to police
GUA MUSANG: The Education Ministry is leaving it to the police to investigate the alleged assault by a male teacher on his colleague at a primary school in Kemaman, Terengganu, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Nation
Ministry urges goods transportation companies to apply for fleet card
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has urged selected goods transport vehicle companies in Peninsular Malaysia to immediately apply for a fleet card to ensure they enjoy the benefits when the government implements a re-targeting of diesel subsidy later.
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Entertainment
One of the victims of helicopter collision in Lumut is husband of actress Eyra Hazali's cousin
On Tuesday morning, all 10 crew members perished after two naval helicopters collided during training.
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Nation
Copter collision: RMN's 90th anniversary celebration cancelled, says Khaled Nordin
LUMUT: The 90th Naval Day celebration at the Royal Malaysian Navy base (TLDM) here will be cancelled in view of the mid-air collision between two Navy helicopters,says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
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Nation
Encourage children to read books on racial, religious diversity to promote unity, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: Children need to be encouraged to read books on racial and religious diversity in this country as an effort to cultivate a knowledgeable generation and celebrate differences, says Fahmi Fadzil.
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Nation
Special 'Istisqa' prayers to end dry spell in Johor
KLUANG: About 100 people joined in a special "Istisqa" prayer at the Sembrong Dam here in hope of putting an end to the dry spell.
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Thailand
Kazakhstan, Thailand ink deal waiving tourist visas for good
BANGKOK: Thai and Kazakhstan passport holders will soon enjoy 30-day visa-free holidays, now that both countries have signed a mutual visa waiver deal.
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Nation
Two directors charged with cheating man out of RM1.2mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Two mining company directors pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Tuesday (April 23) to the charge of cheating a man in the sale and purchase of sand, involving payment amounting to RM1.2mil, seven years ago.