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Animals
7 tips for your next dog sitter’s checklist
Ensure your pup is well cared for when you're away.
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Internet
International Baccalaureate taking ‘appropriate and timely measures’ to remove online posts containing leaked exam questions after outrage
IB says investigation has found ‘students engaged’ in ‘time-zone cheating’ activities but did not disclose how many were involved. Those responsible will receive no marks for their exams or grades for the relevant subject, spokesman says.
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Economy
Overcapacity talk won't affect MNCs' commitment
EXAGGERATING the "China overcapacity" narrative will impede the advancement of high-quality production capacity globally but will not discourage multinational corporations from expanding their presence in the country, said market watchers and foreign business executives.
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Nation
One dead, another injured as tree falls in KL city centre
KUALA LUMPUR: One person has died and another injured after a tree fell on Jalan Sultan Ismail here, hitting 17 vehicles.
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World
At least five killed, dozens trapped in building collapse in South Africa
GEORGE, South Africa (Reuters) -Rescuers searched through the debris of a multi-storey building collapse in the South African city of George early on Tuesday that has left at least five people dead and dozens still trapped.
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong police arrest three suspects over abduction of woman in busy shopping district
Officers later found woman, uninjured, in car outside Heng Yuet House at Heng On Estate in Ma On Shan, after she was kidnapped by two men in Tsim Sha TsuiSource close to the investigation says three suspects arrested for false imprisonment, with trio to be taken to their homes to conduct searches
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AseanPlus News
Emmanuel Macron thanks Xi Jinping for ‘commitment’ not to sell arms to Russia
On first day of Chinese leader’s European trip, French president also thanks him for supporting an ‘Olympic truce’ during the Summer Games in ParisEarlier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a meeting with the two national leaders to add EU’s concerns over Ukraine and trade disputes
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AseanPlus News
China’s middle class is stressed. Can its growing mental health industry lend a helping hand?
Demand for psychological counselling has increased in China as anxieties mount – and the industry is expanding to meet itWorries over economic and social standing are bleeding into interpersonal relationships, professionals say, creating a need for licensed services
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AseanPlus News
Beijing to help Hong Kong rake in talent from mainland China and overseas, nation’s labour chief says
Wang Xiaoping, country’s labour minister, says Beijing will also support drive for Hong Kong to become a more entrepreneur-friendly environmentHong Kong labour chief also vows to expand talent trawl to Europe and Southeast Asia, after noting most incoming professionals are from mainland
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Corporate News
Nintendo expects to sell 13.5 mln Switch units this year
TOKYO: Nintendo said on Tuesday it expects to sell 13.5 million Switch consoles in the financial year ending March 2025.
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Technology
Nintendo to reveal details of Switch successor by March-end
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Nintendo said on Tuesday it plans to make an announcement about the successor to its long-lasting Switch console during the financial year ending March 2025.
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Football
Soccer-Ten Hag out of time at Man United, former players say
(Reuters) - Erik ten Hag has run out of time at Manchester United and is unlikely to be given another year at the helm, former United players said in the wake of Monday's 4-0 Premier League loss at Crystal Palace.
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Nation
International religious leaders conference to be permanent feature in Malaysia, says Anwar
PETALING JAYA: The International Conference of Religious Leaders, which gathers religious and intellectual figures from around the world, will be a permanent feature in Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
KKB Polls: Early voter turnout at 90% as at 1pm, says EC
HULU SELANGOR: A 90% voter turnout has been recorded as at 1pm on Tuesday (May 7) in conjunction with early voting for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.
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Social media
Chinese parents demand school transfer boy for bullying, ‘hitting and intimidating’ classmates; sparks heated online discussion
Aggressive youngster continues with bad behaviour despite repeated reprimands. Mother says son has developmental disorder, school refutes claim as group of parents demands action.
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Nation
Education Ministry views rape cases involving minors seriously, says Fadhlina
KUALA KANGSAR: The Education Ministry views seriously the increase in rape cases involving minors over the past few years, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Corporate News
M&A Securities and Newparadigm back Siab’s acquisition of Taghill with rights issue
KUALA LUMPUR: Siab Holdings Bhd has announced its plans to raise approximately RM103.98mil through private placement, of which RM12mil has been completed on Dec 28, 2023, and rights issue with warrants.
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Nation
Seminar good platform to share info on latest security challenges, says Bukit Aman CCID director
KUALA LUMPUR: The seminar on Cybercrime and Substance Abuse Consciousness is the best platform to exchange information on the latest security challenges, says Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Corrupt-free and transparent governance good for business, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is committed to transparency, good governance and anti-corruption efforts including those recognised by international standards, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
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Nation
Long con: Store owner loses RM3.4mil over six years in investment scam
JOHOR BARU: A 62-year-old hardware store owner has lost a total of RM3.4mil over a period of six years after falling victim to a "fixed savings" scam.