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China live-streams expose minors undergoing harsh training designed for ‘rebellious youth’
Quasi-military schools accused of using 'physical and sexual' abuse to punish teenagers, leading to calls for better supervision
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Nation
57 govt retirees seek review, new hearing of RM1.7bil pension arrears ruling
PUTRAJAYA: A group of 57 pensioners is seeking a review of the Court of Appeal decision and rehearing of their appeal over RM1.7bil in pension adjustment arrears.
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Nation
Thunderstorms, heavy rain to hit 10 states until 7pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit 10 states until 7pm Friday (April 24), according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
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World
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (Reuters) - For nearly a week, Pakistan's capital has been waiting for peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to take place there, and although there is no sign the two sides will meet, large parts of the city remain sealed off by authorities.
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Markets
Last-minute selling pushes FBM KLCI lower
KUALA LUMPUR: Late selling dragged the FBM KLCI into the red at the close, although the benchmark index remained higher for the week.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Kampung Bahagia fire: One relief centre closed, eight still operating
KOTA KINABALU: One of the nine temporary relief centres (PPS) activated to house victims of the Kampung Bahagia fire in Sandakan was closed as of Friday (April 24) afternoon, while eight others remain operational.
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Nation
Malaysian youth team eyes glory in Sweden
PETALING JAYA: The under-16 squad of Destiny Eagles FC emerged champions of the Meet the World with SKF, Malaysia Tournament 2026, earning a sponsored opportunity to represent Malaysia at the Gothia Cup 2026 in Gothenburg, Sweden in July.
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Football
Soccer-Trafford says Man City return hasn’t gone to plan
April 24 (Reuters) - Goalkeeper James Trafford said his return to Manchester City this season had not worked out as he had hoped after finding first‑team opportunities limited with the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Badminton
Roy King's sparring role over, shows faith in 'big brothers'
PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttler Yap Roy King's time to debut at the Thomas Cup will have to wait, but he's confident his seniors can pull off something special in Horsens as the tournament gets underway on Friday (April 24).
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AseanPlus News
Food prices in Asia tipped to increase as fuel and fertiliser crisis hits Australian farmers
SYDNEY, (Australia): Prices of Australian exports of staples such as beef, wheat and barley are predicted to increase by 20 per cent due to disruptions to fertiliser and fuel supplies, in a development that could trigger rises in food prices across Asia.
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AseanPlus News
Woman in Australia trapped in waist-high waste for hours after toilet floor caves in
CANBERRA: A woman visiting the Australian outback with her family endured a revolting wait for rescue after she plunged into a pit full of human excrement when the toilet floor beneath her gave way.
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Nation
Businessman charged with receiving RM128.34mil in proceeds from unlawful activities
KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman has claimed trial in the Shah Alam Sessions Court to seven counts of receiving proceeds from unlawful activities amounting to RM128.34mil between 2012 and 2013.
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Driverless vehicle
Musk offers amends for Teslas lacking the ability to self-drive
Countless Tesla Inc customers who paid thousands of dollars for autonomous-driving capability lack the necessary hardware in their vehicles, leading Elon Musk to outline options for redress that likely will be costly for the company.
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Other Sports
Turkey's Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least 5 years from 2027
ISTANBUL/LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Turkey's Istanbul Park circuit will return to the Formula One calendar from 2027 for at least five years, F1 and the Turkish presidency said on Friday, marking the culmination of Turkey's years-long campaign to return to the sport.
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Singapore
Man previously jailed over post on then Singapore President Halimah charged with using criminal force on cops
SINGAPORE: A man who served a jail sentence in 2025 after calling for then President Halimah Yacob's death and allegedly reoffended after his release has been handed six additional charges.
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Nation
Govt to consider limiting ministers’ movements amid energy supply crisis
JOHOR BARU: The government is refining measures to reduce energy consumption amid pressure from the global supply crisis, including considering limiting the movement of Cabinet members and ministries, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Badminton
Tricky Turkiye opener as Letshanaa faces litmus test against Neslihan
PETALING JAYA: K. Letshanaa has a chance to justify her status as the country's top singles shuttler when Malaysia take on Turkiye in the opening Group B tie of the Uber Cup Finals.
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Energy
Oil rises on concern over escalating Middle East tensions
LONDON: Oil rose on Friday on concerns of a renewed military escalation in the Middle East after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and a lack of progress in re-opening the key waterway.
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Nation
Tighter laws needed to curb abuse of NGO funds, says Anwar
JOHOR BARU: Tougher regulations are needed to prevent the misappropriation of non-governmental organisation (NGO) funds, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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AseanPlus News
Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war as world waits for peace talks
Iranian president says blockade, threats 'main obstacles' to negotiations; and Iran reopens its airspace with some China flights to resume
