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Energy
Oil prices steady as markets turn focus to OPEC+ meeting
NEW DELHI: Oil prices steadied in Asian trading on Monday as markets awaited an OPEC+ meeting on June 2 where producers are expected to discuss maintaining voluntary output cuts for the rest of the year.
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Nation
Dropping out, police custody among reasons why 1,724 missed SPM in S'gor
SHAH ALAM: Dropping out from school, deaths and being held in police custody were among the reasons why 1,724 students in Selangor did not sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023 examinations, says the state education department.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-O'Ward heartbroken after failing to become Mexico's first Indy 500 winner
(Reuters) - Patricio O'Ward was left in tears after he was overtaken by American Josef Newgarden on the final lap of Sunday's Indianapolis 500, denying him the honour of becoming the first Mexican to win the race.
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AseanPlus News
Brunei at tail-end of inter-monsoon period
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam is currently towards the end of the inter-monsoon period which is expected to enter the southwest monsoon early June, according to the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD).
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Nation
Penang Speaker notifies EC of vacant Sungai Bakap seat
GEORGE TOWN: Penang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Law Choo Kiang has submitted notification of the vacant Sungai Bakap state seat to the Election Commission (EC) following the death of assemblyman Nor Zamri Latiff.
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Nation
Govt to replace Mbike system at land checkpoints with Singapore
JOHOR BARU: The government has decided to replace the Mbike system at the two land checkpoints with Singapore with a QR code system from June 1, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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Business
China sets up third fund with US$47.5bil to boost semiconductor sector
BEIJING: China has set up its third planned state-backed investment fund to boost its semiconductor industry, with a registered capital of 344 billion yuan ($47.5 billion), according to a filing with a government-run companies registry.
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Cybersecurity
A cop gave Fresno man a jaywalking ticket. Then came ‘cyber campaign of hate and revenge’
For nearly a month, a Fresno police officer and his family were the targets of a relentless campaign of harassment and revenge by a man furious over being given a ticket for jaywalking, according to a civil lawsuit.
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Nation
Sg Bakap: 'Understanding' exists that PKR will contest seat, says Chow
GEORGE TOWN: There is an "understanding" that the Sungai Bakap seat is PKR's as the party contested the constituency during the 2023 elections, says Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
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Arts
Documentary captures the unifying power of Bach's music
The award-winning documentary 'Living Bach' highlights Bach’s contemporary relevance and features participation from Malaysia
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Nation
TNB fights electricity theft with key input from MACC
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has joined hands with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its fight to put an end to electricity theft for bitcoin mining.
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Style
Strike a pose! Fashion models are turning heads and conquering red carpet events
Awards shows and other big events are no longer just a playground for actors and singers. Fashion models are becoming the centre of attention there too.
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Nation
Real journalists are 'diamonds', instant writers just 'glass', says Bernama CEO
KUCHING: A true journalist can be likened to a diamond while "instant" journalists are just glass, says Bernama chief executive officer, Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.
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Corporate News
Powerwell secures RM57.61mil orders from global tech giants
KUALA LUMPUR: Powerwell Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Powerwell International Sdn Bhd has secured purchase orders RM57.61mil from a renowned multinational technology corporation.
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Nation
Bukit Aman: Senior citizens made up 20% of RM2.7bil lost to scams in 2021-2023 period
KUALA LUMPUR: RM552.5mil of the RM2.7bil total lost to online scammers from 2021 to 2023 came from senior citizens, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.
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Myanmar
Myanmar swimmers vie for spots in Paris 2024 Olympics
YANGON: Twenty-five swimmers from Myanmar gathered at the National Swimming Pool in Yangon on Saturday to compete for spots in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Corporate News
Matrix Concepts registers jump in net profit to RM246.47mil in FY24
KUALA LUMPUR: Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd is continuing to diversify its income stream through the development of complementary business units.
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Business
China plans to add 19 new professions
CHINA plans to increase 19 new professions and 29 newly classified types of work to promote the development of new employment opportunities, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on Friday.
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AseanPlus News
Laos, Australia: Putting Renewable Energy into Action - sparking new connections
VIENTIANE: The Laos-Australia Renewable Energy Day discussed technological and economic opportunities, heard from the private sector on new ideas, discussed ways to increase investment, and brought together diverse voices on the role of women and marginalised groups in the energy transition.
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World
South Africa's Steenhuisen wages mission to stop 'doomsday coalition'
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - On paper, South Africa's election this week should present a golden opportunity for the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and its leader John Steenhuisen.