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Corporate News
JAG Capital sells 30% stake in oil palm management firm for RM44.3mil
PETALING JAYA: JAG Capital Bhd is disposing of its 30% stake in oil palm management firm Sinong Sepadu Sdn Bhd (SSSB) to Sinong Enterprise Sdn Bhd for RM44.3mil.
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World
Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking EU loan for Kyiv
BUDAPEST/BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - Russian oil flowed through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday after a halt lasting months, officials said, allowing Hungary to lift its veto on a 90 billion euro ($105.79 billion) EU loan urgently needed by Ukraine.
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Sri Lanka
US-based Buddhist monks bring peace walk to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: Saffron-robed Buddhist monks began a week-long peace walk across Sri Lanka on Wednesday (April 22), accompanied by a rescued stray dog that has become a celebrity in its own right.
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Nation
Anwar visits site of major Sandakan fire
SANDAKAN: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has visited the site of a major fire in Kampung Bahagia here which destroyed about 1,000 homes.
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Pakistan
Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's capital was still locked in gear on Wednesday (April 22) to host high-stakes US-Iran talks that were pushed back at the last minute overnight, but many residents began to tire of the heavy personal and economic toll of tight security restrictions.
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Nation
Freelance preacher remanded over alleged misappropriation of RM12.3mil NGO funds
KUALA LUMPUR: A freelance preacher has been remanded for five days over an investigation into the misappropriation of about RM12.3mil belonging to a non-governmental organisation (NGO).
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World
Major Russian book publisher's staff questioned over 'LGBT propaganda'
April 22 (Reuters) - One of Russia's largest publishers said on Wednesday that some staff were being questioned by authorities over possible "LGBT propaganda" in its book catalogue, part of broader limits on gay and transgender rights under President Vladimir Putin.
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South Korea
South Korean court cuts jail time for battery CEO over deadly plant fire
SEOUL: A South Korean appeals court drastically cut the sentence of a battery company CEO on Wednesday (April 22) after his conviction over one of the country's deadliest industrial disasters in years
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Metro News
Repairs to wall near Bkt Kiara park nearly complete, says FT Minister
THE repair works for the collapsed retaining wall along Jalan Abang Haji Openg in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur, are almost completed.
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Business
KESUMA monitors glove maker WRP closure as 1,426 workers laid off
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), through the Peninsular Malaysia Department of Labour (JTKSM), is closely monitoring the closure of operations involving WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd to ensure the rights and welfare of its 1,426 affected workers are protected.
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World
US investors crave predictability after Orban's overnight law changes
BUDAPEST, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. investors in Hungary are hoping for a return to predictable policymaking after years of abrupt law changes and ad hoc measures, following centre-right opposition leader Peter Magyar's landslide victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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Nation
JPWPKL warns of firm action over viral school bullying case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department (JPWPKL) said firm action will be taken against all parties involved in a school bullying incident that recently went viral.
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India
US tourist alleges sexual assault at homestay in Karnataka, India; two arrested
NEW DELHI: An American tourist was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private homestay in Karnataka's Kodagu district. Police have arrested two men and launched a detailed probe into the incident.
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Nation
MMEA detects Vietnamese vessel posing as local boat, 13 detained
PASIR PUTEH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a fishing vessel from Vietnam, allegedly posing as a local boat by displaying a Terengganu registration number and flying both the Jalur Gemilang and the state flag.
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Nation
763 containers of e-waste intercepted at Port Klang since Feb 27
PETALING JAYA: A total of 763 containers of electronic waste (e-waste) have been detected through Ops Green Shield, which was launched on Feb 27 at Port Klang.
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Markets
FBM KLCI ends winning streak on profit-taking
KUALA LUMPUR: Profit-taking snapped a four-session winning streak on Bursa Malaysia, dragging the FBM KLCI lower on Wednesday, bucking the regional trend.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Miri MP urges residents avoid open burning
MIRI: Residents in the district are urged to avoid open burning during the ongoing hot, dry weather, which has contributed to recurring bushfires across the district.
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Technology
OpenAI briefs US agencies, Five Eyes on new cybersecurity product, Axios reports
April 22 (Reuters) - OpenAI has briefed U.S. federal agencies, state governments and Five Eyes member countries on the capabilities of its new cybersecurity product over the past week, Axios reported on Wednesday.
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Nation
MAHB to deploy additional personnel after baggage handling issue, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will deploy additional personnel at critical areas following a recent baggage handling system (BHS) disruption at KL International Airport Terminal 1, said government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Nation
Zakat Selangor not linked to RM230mil tithe fund misappropriation, says CEO
SHAH ALAM: Lembaga Zakat Selangor (Zakat Selangor) has stressed that it has no connection to the alleged misappropriation of funds amounting to RM230mil, which is currently under investigation by the authorities.
