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KKB polls: Senior citizen jailed one month, fined RM3,000 for misusing King's picture
PETALING JAYA: A senior citizen has been sentenced to jail for a month and fined RM3,000 by a Kuala Kubu Baru Magistrate's Court on Monday (May 6).
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Philippines
Philippines says it won't raise South China Sea tensions, won't use water cannons
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday the Philippines would not use water cannons or any offensive weapons in the South China Sea, and the last thing it wanted was to raise tensions in the strategic waterway.
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Nation
Water disruption in PD due to odour pollution, says MB
SEREMBAN: Water supply to some 37,000 premises in Port Dickson and parts of the city here has been disrupted after the Sg Linggi treatment plant was forced to close temporarily due to odour pollution, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
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Cybersecurity
Microsoft ties pay for top bosses to meeting cybersecurity goals
Microsoft Corp announced new anti-hacking initiatives, including basing a portion of senior leaders’ compensation on meeting cybersecurity milestones, following harsh criticism of the company for failing to contain several serious attacks.
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Thailand
Thai inflation rate positive in April, still well below central bank target
Thailand's headline inflation rate rose for the first time in seven months in April but remained below the central bank's target range of 1% to 3% for a 12th consecutive month, official data shows.
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Nation
Anwar calls for global unified response as security and prosperity threats loom
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a global unified response in the face of an increasingly fragmented global landscape that threatens collective security and prosperity.
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Nation
US treasury officials visiting Malaysia in spirit of partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: An upcoming visit by officials to Malaysia from the United States Treasury Department officials will be in the spirit of partnership to discuss common threats.
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India
Schools closed in India's Manipur amid heavy rains and thunderstorm
All educational institutions, including schools and colleges, will remain closed in India's northeastern state of Manipur through Tuesday due to the inclement weather featuring heavy rains and thunderstorms, Xinhua quoted the state's Chief Minister N. Biren Singh as saying on Monday.
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Internet
JPJ: Bjak not authorised to offer road tax renewal services
PETALING JAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) says digital motor insurance platform Bjak Sdn Bhd is not authorised to offer road tax renewal services.
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AseanPlus News
Macron seeks to sway China's Xi on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday to host Xi Jinping for a state visit, seeking to persuade the Chinese leader to shift positions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and also imbalances in global trade.
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Markets
Sin-Kung Logistics’ IPO public portion oversubscribed 26.5 times
PETALING JAYA: Integrated logistics service provider Sin-Kung Logistics Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) for the public portion has been oversubscribed by 26.5 times.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Search efforts in Lahad Datu water surge incident called off
KOTA KINABALU: Firefighters have ended the search and rescue operation in the Lahad Datu water surge incident after it was confirmed that everyone involved has been accounted for.
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Social media
TikTok’s boss goes from reserved tech exec to Met Gala chair
Although the Met Gala serves as a branding event for Vogue, it has long accepted sponsorships from the tech giants that have threatened the very survival of legacy media publications.
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Entertainment
BTS' Army sent wreaths to music label Hybe as a sign of protest
BTS’ Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS.
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Banking
Banking sector's 5.4% YTD loan growth in line with expectation for 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The banking sector’s year-to-date (YTD) loan growth of 5.4 per cent annualised aligns with the projected growth range of 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent for 2024, according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
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Nation
US govt has no role in deciding on vendors for DSA, NatSec Asia 2024, says envoy
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States government has no role in deciding on companies listed as vendors participating in the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NatSec) Asia 2024, says Edgard D. Kagan.
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Sabah & Sarawak
SEC nurtures skilled local talents to reduce dependency on external expertise
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC) has been diligently nurturing skilled local talents, particularly in the oil and gas sector, to reduce reliance on external expertise.
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Nation
Bella murder: Court sets May 20 for mention to transfer case to High Court
BATU PAHAT: A Magistrate's Court here on Monday (May 6) scheduled May 20 for the next mention of the case involving a man accused of murdering his friend, Mila Sharmilah Samsusah, also known as Bella, for the purpose of transferring it to the High Court.
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Nation
Duo nabbed for alleged syabu possession in Johor Baru
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have arrested two men for possessing drugs believed to be syabu at Jalan Silat Lincah, Bandar Selesa Jaya.
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World
Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter West - defence ministry
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Monday said it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons after what the defence ministry said were provocative threats from Western officials.