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Indonesia
Indonesia's free meals programme faces mounting governance concerns as Prabowo vows to fix problems
JAKARTA: President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to address various problems surrounding his administration's flagship free nutritious meal programme, while defending the multibillion-rupiah initiative as essential for students and farmers nationwide amid mounting concerns over its governance.
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SEARCH Scholar Series
China’s Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) in a realist world: Asean's pragmatic choice
Beijing launched its Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI), calling for equality between civilisations, mutual learning and dialogue, rejecting any claim that one civilisation is superior, and insisting that modernisation should not follow only a Western path.
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Nation
M'sia to showcase leadership in vital areas at World Health Assembly in Geneva
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will use the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) to push for people-centred health reforms, humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation while showcasing its leadership in areas including rare diseases, mental health and access to affordable medicines, says the Health Ministry.
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Thailand
Chinese supermarkets expand in Thailand on low prices and viral buzz
BANGKOK: Chinese investment continues to make inroads into Thai retail, with "Chinese supermarkets" expanding into Huai Khwang, Rama 9 and tourist cities.
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Style
Piaget's new Sixtie timepiece is an into-the-blue design watch
Launched in 2025, this new revival is a jewel that graces the wrist and celebrates the union of timepieces and jewellery as conceived in Piaget's 21st Century collection, unveiled at Basel in 1969.
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Telcos
Singapore telecom regulator suspends review of M1, Simba merger
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority said on Monday it has suspended its review of a merger between telecom companies Simba Telecom and Keppel's M1.
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Style
Casio and design house Liberty team up to create watches with a touch of retro
A partnership you never knew you needed – timeless British design house Liberty has teamed up with Casio to transform the ordinary watch into a fresh expression of creativity on the wrist.
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Women's World
When you keep clearing your throat
This may seem like a normal act, but if you keep doing it, you might be suffering from silent reflux.
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Nation
Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in five states until 1pm
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across five states, effective until 1pm on Monday (May 18).
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Style
Casio appoints pro skateboarder Yuto Horigome as G-SHOCK global ambassador
Pro skateboarder and two-time Olympic gold medallist Yuto Horigome's tenacity resonates with G-SHOCK philosophy.
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Golf
Golf-Hard work pays off for humble Englishman Rai at PGA Championship
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, May 17 (Reuters) - With one sizzling round of 65 at Aronimink Golf Club on Sunday, Englishman Aaron Rai emerged from relative obscurity to fulfil his dream of landing a major title with a shock triumph at the PGA Championship.
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Singapore
No train service on Singapore's Bukit Panjang LRT between Senja and Bukit Panjang after man falls onto track
SINGAPORE: LRT train services on the Bukit Panjang line - between the Senja and Bukit Panjang stations - were not available on the morning of May 18 after a man fell onto the track.
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Nation
Cops on the hunt for man who stabbed woman in the neck in Kota Setar
ALOR SETAR: A woman sustained serious neck injuries after allegedly being stabbed by a man in front of a restaurant along Jalan Titi Gajah near here last night.
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Forex
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US$ amid cautious market sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday although cautious sentiment persisted amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia falls after Trump-Xi trade disappointment
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI continued its retreat as analysts noted the lack of any resolution on trade restrictions following the Trump-Xi summit.
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Philippines
Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil
MANILA: The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on Monday (May 18) that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and centre in the trial.
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World
Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil
MANILA, May 18 (Reuters) - The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on Monday that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and centre in the trial.
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World
Venezuelan mother dies 10 days after state confirms missing son died in custody
May 17 (Reuters) - Carmen Navas, the 82-year-old mother who spent nearly a year searching for her detained son in Venezuela, has died just 10 days after the government confirmed he had died in state custody, the NGO that handled his case reported.
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Corporate News
Trading ideas: Velesto, LSH, Lianson, Gas, MN, NCT, Azam Jaya, MKH, Iris, Maxis, Westports, Carlsberg, JPG
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
