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Cybersecurity

Hackers steal US$2.5mil from Sri Lanka finance ministry

Cyber criminals hacked into the Sri Lankan finance ministry's computer system and siphoned off US$2.5mil (RM9.9mil), the government said Thursday, the most amount of cash ever stolen by hackers from a state institution in the debt-saddled country.

Europe

Enjoy cold plunges, fatbikes, saunas, and more during winter in Estonia

Ice, saunas and black pudding are all part of Estonia's wild winters.

Stock on the Move

YTL Corp among most active in early trade following takeover plan

KUALA LUMPUR: YTL Corporation Bhd has emerged as one of the most active counters in early trade today following its unconditional mandatory takeover offer (MTO) for Concrete Engineering Products Bhd (CEPCO) through its unit, YTL Cement Bhd.

AseanPlus News

Alibaba opens Qwen app to outside partners with China Eastern Airlines tie-up

Company pledges more partnerships to expand the agentic capabilities of its flagship consumer chatbot app

Commodities

CPO prices to remain above RM4,500 per tonne on biodiesel expansion - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) anticipates crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain supported at RM4,500 per tonne in the near term, backed by stronger biodiesel economics, elevated crude oil prices, and a possible onset of El Niño.

Singapore

Singapore blocks six websites flagged for potential use in hostile information campaigns

SINGAPORE: Internet users in Singapore have been blocked from accessing six websites after the authorities flagged them for being operated by foreign actors and having the potential to be used in hostile information campaigns.

Nation

LHDN hits record RM203.99bil in tax collection for 2025

CYBERJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has achieved a milestone by collecting over RM200bil in direct taxes for last year, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Ministry reaffirms commitment to strengthen Malaysia’s biofuel industry

PUTRAJAYA: The Plantation and Commodities Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the nation's biofuel industry through a holistic approach and technological innovation, amid ongoing public discourse on Malaysia's biodiesel direction.

Technology

Microsoft faces US$2.3bil cloud computing lawsuit in UK

Microsoft is facing a £1.7bil (US$2.3bil/RM9.12bil) class action lawsuit in Britain alleging that the US technology giant abused its dominant market position to overcharge businesses, claimants said Thursday.

Fitness

Updated strength training guidelines: keep it simple and consistent

Any amount of resistance training can improve strength, muscle size, power and physical function.

World

In El Salvador, shackled prisoners watch their mass trial on a big screen

SAN SALVADOR, April ⁠23 (Reuters) - From inside a Salvadoran mega prison, more than one hundred alleged gang members sit in rows, wrists cuffed ⁠and ankles shackled, to watch court proceedings on a large screen that will decide the fate of all of ‌them.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did a car polish fee dispute end in vehicle damage at Ipoh’s Gerbang Malam?

Violence is never the answer to a disagreement, no matter how small or frustrating the issue may seem.

Philippines

Lost in translation: Aussie school staircase’s Tagalog slip sparks online snickers

SYDNEY: A staircase at Parramatta Public School in Sydney, Australia, was meant to be a nod to diversity.

Forex

Ringgit rises against greenback, major currencies on strong March trade data

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar and other major currencies in early trade on Friday, supported by resilient Malaysia trade data for March.

Cambodia

US imposes sanctions on Cambodian senator and 28 others for alleged crypto-romance scams

WASHINGTON: The US government on Thursday (April 23) imposed sanctions on Kok An (pic), a wealthy Cambodian senator and ally of Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, and 28 individuals and entities that it said had stolen millions of dollars from US citizens using crypto-romance scams.

Nation

45 undocumented foreigners detained in Selangor immigration raids

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 45 undocumented foreigners were detained following an operation in Selangor.

Markets

Investors poised for profit-taking as sentiment sours in Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR: Investors are expected to take profit ahead of the weekend after steady gains made this week, and as trading sentiment sours once again on renewed escalation in the Middle East.

Entertainment

Taiwanese TV host Dee Hsu regrets suggesting Japan trip which led to sister Barbie Hsu’s death

The actress succumbed to influenza-related pneumonia at the age of 48.

Technology

SpaceX would get enhanced protection from Texas laws, filing says

NEW YORK, April 23 (Reuters) - Elon ⁠Musk's SpaceX will count on the enhanced protection of Texas law to potentially fend off ⁠any hostile bidder or activist investor pushing for changes at the company, according to a ‌regulatory filing seen by Reuters.

AI

Tencent unveils AI model in high-stakes test for OpenAI hire

Tencent Holdings Ltd revealed a major upgrade to its foundational model, marking the first high-stakes test for China's most valuable company to assert its place in a frenetic AI race since it recruited a top researcher from OpenAI.