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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.

World

Greek PM to reshuffle cabinet amid farm fraud scandal over EU aid

ATHENS, April 3 (Reuters) - Greek ⁠Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to reshuffle ⁠his cabinet, a government official said on Friday, ‌as an investigation into alleged farm-aid fraud involving EU funds widens, reaching more senior members of the ruling centre-right party.

Economy

Anwar, AIIB president discuss sustainable development agenda

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the president and chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Zou Jiayi, have discussed a sustainable development agenda covering the transition to green energy as well as the empowerment of digital infrastructure and advanced technology.

Vietnam

Quang Ninh launches round-the-clock medical service for tourists at Ha Long Bay

QUANG NINH: The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially deployed round-the-clock medical teams on Hạ Long Bay starting Thursday (April 2) to provide immediate first aid and handle health emergencies for tourists.

Living

Heart And Soul: The gift of early learning

Early childhood education prepares children emotionally, socially and academically for primary school.

Other Sports

Chess-Nakamura criticises FIDE's anti-cheating measures at Candidates tournament, victory hopes fade away

April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura ⁠has criticised the International Chess Federation (FIDE) over what he described as excessive anti-cheating measures at ⁠the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus before his final victory chances went up into thin ‌air on Friday.

TV Review

'Unfamiliar' review: Slick saga mixes spycraft with family drama

Streaming thriller gets right down to business and hits the sweet spot for pacing and intrigue.

Nation

MACC nabs two over RM1mil in bribes

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two men, including a managing director of a company, for soliciting and accepting about RM1mil in bribes.

Corporate News

Kee Ming wins RM6.7mil data centre subcontract

KUALA LUMPUR: Kee Ming Group Bhd's wholly-owned unit Kee Ming Electrical Sdn Bhd has secured a RM6.7mil subcontract for electrical and commissioning works at a hyperscale data centre project in Elmina Business Park 1A.

Philippines

Smuggled ketamine from Netherlands found in cable spool at Philippine port

MANILA: A shipment of ketamine worth P30.78 million (US$500,000) from the Netherlands was intercepted at the Port of Clark, the Bureau of Customs said on Good Friday.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did cable thieves lead police on a car chase in PJ?

CABLE thieves in Petaling Jaya apparently decided that flooring the accelerator was a better option than pulling over for police.

Corporate News

TSR Capital secures RM34mil flood mitigation contract

KUALA LUMPUR: TSR Capital Bhd's wholly-owned unit TSR Bina Sdn Bhd has secured a RM34mil contract for a flood mitigation project along the East Coast Expressway (Phase 1).

Nation

Joint task force seizes 314 tonnes of prohibited waste in Port Klang

PORT KLANG: The Port Klang Joint Task Force (JTF) on e-waste has seized 314.3 tonnes of electronic and scheduled waste after inspecting 16 containers in a joint operation here.

Badminton

Hon Jian and Haikal split, play with new partners in Thailand

PETALING JAYA: Changes have also taken place in the national badminton camp, with doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri the latest to be split as they form new combinations.

Nation

Let journalists do their jobs unimpeded, says M'sian Bar

KLANG: The fourth estate must remain free from fear or favour, and journalists must be able to do their jobs without hindrance, says the Malaysian Bar.

Thailand

Human remains found on Thai ship hit in Hormuz; families of three missing crew notified

BANGKOK: The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms search teams have found remains on the damaged commercial vessel, Mayuree Naree, after a fire and flooding in the engine room.

Nation

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Sabah, Sarawak until 7pm (April 3)

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Sabah, Sarawak until 9pm on Friday (April 3).

Markets

Banks weigh on FBM KLCI amid Middle East tensions

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Friday amid quieter regional trading due to Good Friday closures, while Middle East tensions kept investors cautious.

Nation

Selangor MB to lead 30-container aid mission to Gaza

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, on behalf of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, will lead Malaysia's 30-container Humanitarian Mission to Gaza, as well as the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 delegation.

Nation

24-hour peatland firefighting operations activated in Bachok

BACHOK: The Bachok fire station has activated round-the-clock peatland firefighting operations across the district to prevent flames spreading to residential areas and plantations.