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Football
Soccer-Spanish government to oversee football federation until new elections
MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish government on Thursday announced the creation of a special committee to oversee the country's football federation (RFEF) until the governing body holds new elections.
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Singapore
Critically endangered Raffles’ banded langur spotted on Singapore's Eco-Link for the first time
A Raffles’ banded langur was spotted for the first time on Eco-Link@BKE, a positive sign that the monkey – which is now mainly found in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve – could be venturing into other forested areas to find food and mates.
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SME
Samenta wants micro enterprises to be exempted from e-invoicing
KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has asked the government to exempt small traders and micro enterprises from the upcoming e-invoice regime.
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Nation
Bomb squad rushed to KLIA after 'explosive' laptop found
SEPANG: The bomb disposal unit was rushed to the KL International Airport Cargo Centre after a package that came with a note warning that rough handling would lead to an explosion was found there.
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Arts
Five highlights at 'Attack On Titan: The Final' exhibition in Kuala Lumpur
The exhibition delivers an authentic fan experience, featuring dioramas, pivotal manga moments, and an animation showcase.
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Technology
Spotify says Apple has rejected its app update with price information for EU users
(Reuters) - Apple has rejected Spotify's new version of its iOS app with in-app pricing information for users in the European Union, the audio streaming firm said on Thursday.
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AseanPlus News
Indonesian authorities keep tabs on two villages despite lower eruption alert on Mount Ruang
Indonesian authorities are keeping tabs on two villages near Mount Ruang in Sitaro, North Sulawesi, even though the volcano’s alert level has been lowered to Level III.
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Thailand
Thailand sets up ad hoc committee to monitor unrest near Myanmar border
hailand has set up an ad hoc committee to manage the situation arising from the unrest in Thai-Myanmar border.
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AseanPlus News
Eggs are getting smaller as extreme heat exacts heavy toll on poultry and livestock
Extreme heat, which is expected to exceed dangerous levels in the Philippines in May, is not only exacting a heavy toll on humans, but on animals as well.
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Tennis
Tennis-BJK Cup finals group stage replaced with knockout round: ITF
(Reuters) - The Billie Jean King Cup finals will take place over nine days with a knockout round replacing the group stage, organisers the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah Customs seizes smuggled alcohol worth over RM1.9mil at Sepanggar Port
KOTA KINABALU: The Customs Department thwarted five attempts to smuggle liquor worth over RM1.9mil including taxes at the Sepanggar Port here recently.
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Vietnam
Vietnam court jails soft drinks tycoon in US$40 million scam case
Vietnam's top soft drinks tycoon was jailed for eight years on Thursday in a $40 million fraud case -- the latest high-profile business figure snared in the country's sweeping crackdown on corruption.
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World
Iraq hangs 11 convicted of terrorism in latest mass executions, security officials say
NASSIRIYA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq had hanged 11 militants sentenced to death on terrorism charges, local security officials said on Thursday.
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Myanmar
Myanmar ethnic armed group executes three of its personnel for murder and extortion
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group has executed three of its personnel following a public trial held in a town captured from the military in January, media affiliated to the group has reported.
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Corporate News
Pantech seeks Main Market listing for subsidiaries via SPV
KUALA LUMPUR: Pantech Group Holdings Bhd is considering listing Pantech Stainless & Alloy Industries Sdn Bhd and Pantech Steel Industries Sdn Bhd on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia via a special purpose vehicle (SPV).
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Cambodia
Cambodia records 22.5% rise in foreign tourist arrivals in first quarter of 2024
Cambodia attracted 1.58 million international tourists in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, up 22.5 per cent from 1.29 million during the same period in 2023, said a Ministry of Tourism report released to the media.
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Technology
Amazon to invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers
(Reuters) - Amazon.com's cloud-computing arm said it would invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers, marking the state's largest capital investment, and promising at least 1,000 jobs.
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Football
Soccer-Under pressure Juventus and Milan face off in fight for second place
(Reuters) - Juventus v AC Milan is traditionally one of the biggest rivalries in Italian football, but this weekend's Serie A meeting between the pair is a battle for the runners-up spot, with both managers unsure of their future.
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Corporate News
Inta Bina secures RM224.80mil contract for serviced apartment project
KUALA LUMPUR: Inta Bina Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Inta Bina Sdn Bhd has been awarded a contract from Tropicana Metropark Sdn Bhd to construct and complete main building works for a serviced apartment project for RM224.80 million.
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Technology
IBM falls as enterprise-spending constraints choke consulting demand
(Reuters) - Shares of International Business Machines fell more than 8% in premarket trading on Thursday, as its consulting business faces pressure from enterprises tightening their budgets to cope with an uncertain economy and high interest rates.