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Cycling
Royal audience rekindles hope for Velodrome Rakyat
PETALING JAYA: There may be hope yet for the Velodrome Rakyat to be restored to working condition soon, thanks to Malaysian National Cycling Federation president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill's meeting with the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah at the Perak Palace on Friday (April 3).
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Forex
Ringgit revisits 4.02 level against US dollar on easing energy supply concerns
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to the 4.02 level against the US dollar at the close today, as the Iran-Oman energy transit talks eased concerns over supply disruptions.
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Indonesia
Indonesia to repatriate slain peacekeepers as Lebanon violence escalates
JAKARTA: Indonesia is coordinating closely with the United Nations to repatriate the bodies of three Indonesian peacekeepers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon last week, the Foreign Ministry has confirmed, with the remains expected to return home in the next few days.
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Football
Soccer-Chelsea drop Fernandez for two games for comments on his future
April 3 (Reuters) - Chelsea have dropped their record signing Enzo Fernandez for two matches after the midfielder publicly cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge, manager Liam Rosenior said on Friday.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Cops bust 13 gambling dens disguised as family entertainment centres in Selangor, Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have busted 13 illegal gambling premises masquerading as licensed family entertainment centres in coordinated raids across Selangor and Sabah.
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Corporate News
IJM denies prior talks on Sunway offer, reiterates rejection stance
KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Corp Bhd has clarified recent media reports on Sunway Bhd's conditional voluntary takeover offer (VTO), reiterating that the proposal was not discussed with the company prior to its formal announcement and maintaining its recommendation for shareholders to reject the offer.
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World
Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum
ROME, April 3 (Reuters) - Italy's culture undersecretary Gianmarco Mazzi was sworn in on Friday as the country's new tourism minister, the latest change in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government after her defeat in a referendum on judicial reform.
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Thailand
Thailand faces 'worst energy crisis in history' as diesel prices treble
BANGKOK: Thailand is grappling with its most severe energy crisis on record, with the government moving to seize "windfall profits" from refineries to prevent a total collapse of the country's fuel subsidy mechanism
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Corporate News
YTL Cement takes control of Cepco with RM103.8mil stake
KUALA LUMPUR: YTL Cement Bhd has emerged as the controlling shareholder of Concrete Engineering Products Bhd (Cepco), following an acquisition of shares worth RM103.8mil
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North Korea
North Korea's Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un petted puppies and kittens with his delighted daughter as they toured a new Pyongyang housing district, state media said Friday (April 3).
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Arts
Weekend for the arts: Alya Hatta exhibition, 'Architecture Of Devotion' collection
A list of arts and culture events to check out in the Klang Valley this weekend and beyond
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Philippines
Seven injured after part of ceiling at Manila airport collapses
MANILA: A section of the ceiling at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 1's arrival extension area collapsed in Manila on Good Friday (April 3).
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Corporate News
Nextgreen secures RM50mil working capital facility from Bank Rakyat
PETALING JAYA: Nextgreen Global Bhd (NGGB) accepted a RM50mil working capital financing facility from Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd.
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World
Exclusive-US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps
NAIROBI/LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. is upending the way it delivers medical supplies for diseases such as HIV and malaria to lower-income countries, according to seven sources and an internal email, risking a second dislocation of life-saving services in just over a year.
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Nation
Immigration Dept cripples 'Geng Ashraf' migrant smuggling syndicate, 30 detained
PETALING JAYA: The Immigration Department has crippled a migrant smuggling syndicate known as "Geng Ashraf" following a raid on a house used as a transit point in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
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Nation
Over nine million Malaysians have saved RM2.8bil due to energy incentives
KUALA LUMPUR: About 9.2 million electricity consumers in Peninsular Malaysia have benefited from the Energy Efficiency Incentive, with total savings amounting to RM2.8bil since its introduction, aimed at easing the financial burden amid the global energy crisis.
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Singapore
‘Price of everything is increasing’: Daily life in Singapore takes hit from Iran war
SINGAPORE: The impact of the Iran war has so far been relatively contained in Singapore, with no emergency measures or work-from-home orders, unlike in many countries around the world
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World
Russian Su‑30 fighter crashes on training flight in Crimea, TASS reports
MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - A Russian Su‑30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea on Friday during a scheduled training flight, with both crew members ejecting safely, the TASS state news agency reported citing Russia's defence ministry.
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World
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.
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China
China urges respect for Palestinian rights after Israel passes death penalty law
BEIJING: China called on Friday (April 3) for Palestinians' rights to be protected after Israel approved a bill to allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks.
