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Children
Starchild: What makes cupcakes so irresistible to Malaysian kids?
Here are the letters and drawings from Starchild readers on the topic, Cupcakes.
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Animals
After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
Hundreds of bats, many rescued from war-torn areas in the east of the country, were released recently at one of multiple events around Ukraine planned to coincide with the arrival of spring.
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Metro News
Ramli Ibrahim to perform celebrated production in Melaka on May 23
MELAKA: Acclaimed Indian classical dance maestro Datuk Ramli Ibrahim will bring his celebrated production "Radhe! Radhe! 2.0" to the historic city next month.
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Philippines
Philippine President Marcos to make Japan state visit
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will make the first state visit to Japan by a Philippine president in over a decade in May, the presidential palace said on Friday (April 24), at a time of deepening security cooperation between the two countries.
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Nation
Three-pronged strategy to address second wave of global supply crisis, says DPM Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will focus on three key strategies to address the second wave of the global supply crisis, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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Corporate News
Telekom Malaysia raises dividend policy to minimum 75% payout
KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has revised its dividend policy to a minimum of 75% of the group's reported profit after tax and non-controlling interests (PATAMI), to be declared and paid on a quarterly basis.
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World
Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war
CHORNOBYL NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, Ukraine, April 24 (Reuters) - Denys Khomenko betrays no emotion recalling the night last year when a Russian strike drone tore into the protective arc covering the part of the Chornobyl nuclear plant that suffered the world's worst nuclear disaster - narrowly avoiding another tragedy.
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Singapore
National University of Singapore investigating student over racist remarks in viral Telegram videos
SINGAPORE: A National University of Singapore (NUS) student is being investigated by the school and has stepped down from her student leadership position after videos of her making racist remarks went viral online.
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Metro News
Selangor eyes visitors from Far East, SEA to boost tourism
SELANGOR is focusing its tourism promotions on East Asian markets and domestic travel, following a double-digit decline in tourists from Middle Eastern countries.
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Nation
Jealous man believed to have stabbed ex-wife to death
KUALA LUMPUR: A jealous eye led to the death of a Myanmar woman after her ex-husband allegedly stabbed her to death.
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Cycling
From Sarawak to spotlight - former rugby player Adib pedals into elite rank
NILAI: From practicing scrums to standing starts, Adib Andhar Andan has perhaps gone through a unique transition into track cycling.
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Metro News
S'gor-based firm ships first 100% Malaysian-made rear fan case to Rolls-Royce
A COMPANY in Selangor has completed an inaugural shipment of a 100% Malaysian-made rear fan case to Rolls-Royce plc in Derby in the United Kingdom, the state government says.
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Banking
RHB Islamic completes RM300mil senior sukuk wakalah issuance
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, RHB Islamic Bank Bhd, has completed its first RM300mil senior sukuk wakalah issuance under a multi-currency sukuk wakalah programme of up to RM5bil in nominal value.
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Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank approves US$250mil loan to strengthen Bangladesh's social protection system
DHAKA: (Bernama-UNB) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday (April 24) approved a US$250 million loan to support the government of Bangladesh in operationalising and institutionalising critical reforms to improve the efficiency, coverage, and effectiveness of the country's social protection system.
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Nation
PM: Malaysia in talks with Iran to lift restrictions on two tankers
JOHOR BARU: The government is in talks with Iran to ensure that two Malaysian-owned tankers carrying fuel are allowed to pass after exiting the Strait of Hormuz, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
Govt mulling monthly allowance for Form Six students, says PM Anwar
JOHOR BARU: The government is considering extending monthly allowances to Form Six students, similar to those currently provided to students in the Matriculation Programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says.
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Laos
Laos posts strong Q1 trade surplus
VIENTIANE: Laos recorded US$5.2 billion in foreign trade in the first quarter of 2026, achieving a surplus of more than US$310 million on rising exports.
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Technology
Intel soars on signs AI boom for CPUs is here
April 24 (Reuters) - Demand for Intel's central processors from firms offering AI services was so strong in the first quarter that it sold even chips it had originally written off, a remarkable turnaround that sent the company's shares soaring on Friday.
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Badminton
Zii Jia opens up on Axelsen's strong support during injury
HORSENS: Not all rivalries are defined by tension.
