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Corporate News
Sunway eyes joint procurement after IJM takeover, says president
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Bhd plans to implement joint procurement in construction as part of its short-term strategy within nine months of acquiring IJM Corp Bhd.
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World
Uganda police say four pupils killed in Kampala school stabbing
KAMPALA, April 2 (Reuters) - Four pupils were killed in a school stabbing in Uganda's capital, Kampala, police said on Thursday, adding that a suspect was in custody.
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Technology
Netflix searches for franchises after losing out on Harry Potter
(Corrects paragraph 19 to show Sony Pictures Animation produced KPop Demon Hunters)
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Philippines
Philippines' Pacquiao says Mayweather fight 'not an exhibition'
MANILA: Manny Pacquiao's planned September fight with Floyd Mayweather will not be an exhibition, the Philippine boxing legend said Thursday (April 2), days after his fellow hall of famer said their bout would be strictly entertainment.
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Badminton
Jimmy will reveal his future plans soon
PETALING JAYA: The future of mixed doubles player Jimmy Wong is at a crossroads, with uncertainty over whether he will continue his partnership with Lai Pei Jing or form a new pairing.
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AseanPlus News
Looking back - Asean Hyundai Cup: Zainal Abidin Hassan, legendary star of Malaysian football, reflects on his glory days
Malaysia's football legend Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan holds some of his fondest memories from the inaugural Asean Championship in 1996.
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Corporate News
Dialog finalises Cendramas PSC with PETRONAS, partners
KUALA LUMPUR: Dialog Group Bhd has finalised and signed the Cendramas production sharing contract (PSC) with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) and its partners.
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Thailand
Thai PM slams 'traitorous' oil smugglers as Cambodia-bound racket uncovered
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul orders a major crackdown on oil smuggling to Cambodia, labelling corporate-backed syndicates as "traitors" and national security threats
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AseanPlus News
Nepal holds its first post-poll parliament session
KATHMANDU: Nepal's newly elected lawmakers met Thursday (April 2) for the first parliamentary session since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government in September 2025 and left the old parliament building in flames.
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Economy
Malaysia’s economy can still surprise on upside, says BNM deputy governor
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economic growth could still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Proposed cable car for Mount Kinabalu must prioritise conservation, says minister
KOTA KINABALU: Any proposal to have a cable car in the Mount Kinabalu area must adhere to environmental sustainability and conservation principles, says Datuk Jafry Ariffin.
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AseanPlus News
The infamous Manila hostage incident in 2010 comes alive in '823 Hostage Crisis', a joint production from Asia
Based on the internationally shocking tourist bus hijacking, the film reconstructs the intense standoff and explores the psychological struggles and moral dilemmas.
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Forex
Ringgit closes easier against US dollar as war uncertainty keeps investors on edge
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed easier against the US dollar today after gaining ground yesterday, with market sentiment remaining cautious amid President Trump's unpredictable stance on the US-Iran conflict, leading to constant changes in risk appetite among traders and investors.
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Corporate News
MN Holdings wins RM128mil data centre job
PETALING JAYA: MN Holdings Bhd has accepted a letter of award involving the construction of a 275 kilovolt consumer landing station (CLS) for a data centre in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia, worth RM128mil.
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Nation
Motorcyclist loses leg, hit by car that ran red light
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a male car driver for allegedly running a red light and ramming into two motorcyclists on Jalan Sultan Ismail here.
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Nation
Court orders forfeiture of RM1.15mil linked to corruption case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has ordered the forfeiture of RM1.15mil seized by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) from a bank account belonging to a petroleum product sales and distribution company.
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World
Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump challenged U.S. allies to work towards reopening it.
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Nation
Chinese nationals held for using fake MM2H stickers to apply for US visas
KUALA LUMPUR: Fourteen Chinese nationals and a local man have been detained by the Immigration Department for various offences here.
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Business
Women on PLC boards at 29.3% as of January 2026, says SC chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: The percentage of women on boards of directors for all public listed companies (PLCs) stood at 29.3 per cent as of January 2026.
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Indonesia
Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban
JAKARTA: Indonesia issued a second round of summons letters on Thursday (April 2) to Google and Meta for allegedly flouting a days-old ban on social media access for under-16s.
