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Technology
Perplexity plans 2028 IPO regardless of Anthropic or OpenAI listings, CNBC reports
June 8 (Reuters) - AI firm Perplexity is planning to go public in 2028 regardless of how the market receives the listings of Anthropic and OpenAI, CNBC reported on Monday, citing an interview with CEO Aravind Srinivas.
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The Doctor Says
Do you understand your health insurance policy?
Many of us may know that health insurance is good to have, but perhaps not as many really understand how the policies work.
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Mind
The joy of staying in: How to make your home as relaxing as getting away
Staying home rather than going away on holiday can be extremely relaxing. Some well-organised days off can enable you to return to work feeling rested and refreshed.
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AI
Apple expected to unveil new AI features at last developers conference with Tim Cook
Apple is expected to unveil new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference beginning Monday, which will be the last one featuring Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September.
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Singapore
Singapore PM on population, AI-enabled disinformation and whether a Cabinet reshuffle is coming
SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence and other technologies are enabling the creation of more misinformation and disinformation, and when content crosses the line Singapore will take action, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 8.
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Corporate News
Sime Darby Property launches RM1.25bil New Economy Venture Fund
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd has launched its second real estate development fund, the New Economy Venture (NEV), securing 100% capital commitment at its first close.
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China
North Korea and China leaders agree to boost ties at Pyongyang summit
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's Xi Jinping held a summit on Monday (June 8) in Pyongyang and agreed to expand cooperation between the two countries in various sectors, North Korea's state media KCNA said on Tuesday.
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Markets
FBM KLCI edges lower in early trade amid cautious sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday following a mixed overnight performance on Wall Street, but the FBM KLCI soon slipped into negative territory as investors adopted a cautious stance amid lingering uncertainties and a lack of fresh market catalysts.
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Technology
Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Musk says AI satellites will use mostly existing technology
June 8 (Reuters) - SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that building orbital AI data centers is not a difficult engineering challenge as the company prepares for its blockbuster IPO this week.
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Forex
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, most major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies today, tracking a slight pullback in the US Dollar Index (DXY) amid easing tensions in West Asia.
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Nation
Perak ministry seizes 170kg of subsidised cooking oil in raid
IPOH: The Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living seized 170kg of subsidised cooking oil and detained a Bangladeshi man during a raid in the Lahat Industrial Area here
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Entertainment
Retired HK actress Cherie Chung, 66, stuns fans with striking looks in rare public outing
The former screen beauty has kept a low profile since stepping away from the spotlight in 1991 to focus on her personal life.
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AI
Starmer to roll out UK job centre tools to beat AI work threat
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will promise to prevent any community from being left behind in the "tech revolution" by using artificial intelligence tools to help people find work.
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Football
Soccer-US players ready to seize 'once in a career' World Cup chance
IRVINE, California, June 8 (Reuters) - United States captain Tim Ream urged his teammates to embrace the pressure of a home World Cup on Monday, saying the tournament represents a once-in-a-career chance for the squad ahead of their opening match against Paraguay on Friday.
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Cricket
Cricket-Stokes, Atkinson under investigation over nightclub incident, says ECB
June 8 (Reuters) - England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are under investigation following a nightclub incident, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.
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Basketball
Ticketholders boo Trump as NBA Finals security clogs entry to Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK, June 8 (Reuters) - Irate ticketholders booed U.S. President Donald Trump as they waited in lines more than two blocks long outside Madison Square Garden on Monday, where a strict, airport-style gauntlet of security was in place as the Republican became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals.
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Markets
Trading ideas: Muhibbah Engineering, Gas Malaysia, Astro, Keyfield, Rohas Tecnic, Hextar Capital, Securemetric, Sapura Industrial, AMMB, Cypark
KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks to watch today include Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd, Gas Malaysia Bhd, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, Keyfield International Bhd, Rohas Tecnic Bhd, Hextar Capital Bhd, Securemetric Bhd, Sapura Industrial Bhd, Cypark Resources Bhd and AMMB Holdings Bhd following their latest news.
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Technology
Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout
NEW YORK, June 8 (Reuters) - Meta is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the infrastructure to power its AI ambitions.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Is the new movie Backrooms based on an infamous Internet urban legend?
MOST horror movies are adapted from novels, old films, or even true crime stories. As years go by, creators and filmmakers alike find more diverse inspirations.
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Technology
Applied Digital signs $5.2 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler
June 8 (Reuters) - Applied Digital has signed a 15-year lease with a U.S.-based hyperscaler at its Delta Forge 2 site which is expected to generate about $5.2 billion in revenue over the period, sending the company's shares up 8.7% in extended trading.
