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Nation
New Negri MB to be sworn in at 10.15am today
SEREMBAN: The new Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar will be sworn in on Sunday (Aug 2) morning at the Istana Besar in Seri Menanti.
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World
Three dead in Idaho shopping center shooting
Aug 1 (Reuters) - Three people died after a gunman opened fire in a shopping area in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to a city spokesman.
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Nation
Rocky's death highlights need for humane animal control reforms, says Lee Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR: Sweeping reforms to the way local councils manage stray animals are needed following the death of a pet dog, Rocky, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
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Social media
The breakup loop: Why the TikTok algorithm may keep you heartbroken
As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
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Nation
Barisan biggest winner in Negri state polls, says EC chairman
SEREMBAN: Barisan Nasional emerged as the biggest winner in the 16th Negri Sembilan state election after securing 18 of the 36 seats contested, while Pakatan Harapan won 11 seats and Perikatan Nasional took seven, according to the Election Commission (EC).
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Putting Dr G On The Spot
Breast intentions: Is breast milk really nature's best birth control?
Dear Dr G, I am currently 30 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and as my due date approaches, everyone seems to have an opinion on breastfeeding.
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India
Hostile Modi clips trigger probe
Police in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad have registered a case against the head of Meta India, Arun Srinivas, over multiple videos posted on the company's Facebook platform that depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an "abusive manner", a senior police officer said.
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Education
RM500k study on palm oil’s carbon footprint
AS sustainability becomes an increasingly important global priority, measuring and reducing carbon emissions has become a key focus across industries.
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Education
New academy to train 200 AI specialists
THE future workforce must be equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) skills, especially as Malaysia aspires to become an AI Nation by 2030.
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Nation
MEF: Step up enforcement against illegal businesses
PETALING JAYA: The government should intensify enforcement against illegal employment and business activities, unlawful occupation of land and any other activities that undermine the rule of law and create unfair competition for legitimate businesses, says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
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Education
Fresh pathways to CIA careers
AS businesses become increasingly complex, demand is growing for internal auditors who can help organisations navigate evolving risks while strengthening governance, compliance and assurance.
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Education
Rediscovering the ‘philosophy’ in a PhD
When I first stepped into academia at a private college in Penang over two decades ago, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) holders were a rarity and were held in considerable esteem.
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Nation
Barber spreads Merdeka spirit with free cuts, meals
IPOH: To mark the National Month celebrations, a patriotic traditional barber is offering free haircuts.
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Nation
Pahang Ruler: Protect state land from illegal activities
KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has stressed that every inch of the state's land must be protected from illegal encroachment and unlawful occupation.
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Nation
Pilot’s alleged drug run probed
PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman is combing through CCTV footage and other leads to determine how a Malaysian pilot had allegedly smuggled out drugs before being caught in Indonesia, says Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.
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Education
‘Character over credentials’
When I was a young doctor, patients never asked where I had studied or what grades I had achieved at school or university. They assumed I was qualified. What they really wanted to know was something far more important. Could they trust me as a doctor?
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Education
‘Companies must rethink intern roles’
COMPANIES should provide meaningful internship opportunities rather than assigning interns mainly to routine tasks.
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Education
Dean’s List honourees share success formula
ACADEMIC success does not come from excessive studying but from deep understanding.
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Nation
Five held, RM1.9mil duty-unpaid liquor seized
PETALING JAYA: More than RM1.9mil worth of duty-unpaid liquor was seized as police busted a smuggling and distribution syndicate during raids in Puchong and Klang, Selangor, arresting five suspects.
