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Nation
Loke visits family of motorcyclist killed in Klang accident
KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the wife of the motorcyclist who died after being hit by a driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Klang, Selangor, on Sunday (March 28).
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World
Iran says Trump's statements on Tehran requesting ceasefire are false and baseless
April 1 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said U.S. President Donald Trump's statement on Iran requesting a ceasefire was false and baseless, Iranian state TV reported on Wednesday.
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Nation
Teenager drowns at Gunung Ledang waterfall
TANGKAK: A teenage boy was found drowned after he slipped while swimming with two friends at the Gunung Ledang waterfall here Wednesday (April 1) evening.
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Cambodia
Hunt continues for driver who caused death of six in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: Provincial police in Battambang are continuing their search for the driver of a luxury car reportedly involved in a deadly traffic accident that left six people dead — including an unborn child — and one seriously injured, after fleeing the scene immediately following the crash.
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Technology
Franklin Templeton to acquire CoinFund spinoff to expand crypto push
April 1 (Reuters) - Investment manager Franklin Templeton said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire cryptocurrency investment unit 250 Digital, spun out of venture firm CoinFund, as it steps up its expansion into digital assets.
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Nation
Long recovery expected from Middle East conflict, Malaysia still resilient, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The prolonged conflict in the Middle East is expected to require a lengthy recovery period, but Malaysia remains in a relatively stable economic position to weather the challenges, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Philippines
Philippines seeks safe passage for oil in Iran meeting
MANILA: The Philippines has sought safe passage for desperately needed oil shipments in a meeting with Iran. A presidential spokeswoman said on Wednesday (April 1) that the import-dependent archipelago jockeys with other regional countries for fuel.
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Golf
Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Tiger Woods after the golfer said he would seek treatment and focus on his health after facing DUI charges from his rollover crash in Florida last week.
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Indonesia
Deforestation surge and El Nino raise fears of a repeat of Indonesia’s 2015 haze crisis
JAKARTA: Indonesia is facing an increased risk of forest fires in 2026, driven not only by the predicted El Nino weather phenomenon but also by a surge in deforestation that has reached its highest rate in nearly 10 years, according to Jakarta-based environmental activists.
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Nation
Zara Qairina inquest: Mother says trauma delayed account of child witness
KOTA KINABALU: The mother of a child witness told the Coroner's Court here Wednesday (April 1) that her daughter only shared her account of the incident involving Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir after nearly three months, as she was traumatised.
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Nation
Global energy crisis: Selangor to hold special meeting on Friday, says MB
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state government will hold a special meeting this Friday (April 3) to coordinate efforts to assist the people amid the global energy crisis, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (pic).
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Technology
Intel to buy back Apollo stake in Ireland factory for $14.2 billion
April 1 (Reuters) - Intel said it would spend $14.2 billion to buy back the 49% stake it had sold to Apollo Global Management in its Ireland manufacturing facility, taking full ownership of the plant as its finances improve and AI drives demand for its processors.
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Technology
Hasbro investigates cybersecurity incident, takes some systems offline
April 1 (Reuters) - Toymaker Hasbro said on Wednesday it was investigating a cybersecurity incident after identifying unauthorized access to its network on March 28, with help from third-party cybersecurity professionals.
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Technology
Kia to sell lower-priced electric vehicle in US
NEW YORK, April 1 (Reuters) - Kia said Wednesday it will begin selling a lower-priced electric vehicle in the United States later this year as automakers work to recharge EV sales.
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AseanPlus News
Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport in a rare address to the nation on Wednesday.
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World
Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election
BUDAPEST, April 1 (Reuters) - Hungary's far-right Our Homeland party could become kingmaker after an April 12 election, as two opinion polls on Wednesday showed it is the only small party likely to win enough votes to enter parliament alongside the two main parties.
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Singapore
Controlled disposal of WWII bomb to be held at Changi Airport work site on April 2 morning
SINGAPORE: A World War II bomb that was discovered at a construction site within the Changi Airport's premises will be disposed of on site by military experts early on Thursday (April 2).
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Nation
Spreading fake news during crisis is a betrayal of the nation, says Anwar
PETALING JAYA: Creating and spreading fake news in the midst of a global crisis is an act of betrayal against the country and its people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Laos
Lancang-Mekong cooperation brings safe drinking water to Lao village
VIENTIANE: At 7am, before the morning mist had lifted, villagers of Hatkeep village in northern Laos' Luang Prabang province carried buckets to the local water supply station. As they turned on the taps, clear water gushed out. The buckets were glittering with light, reflecting the villagers' contented smiles
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World
Trump says Iranian leader has asked for a ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - Iran's new leader has just asked the United States for a ceasefire, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday.
