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Football
Soccer-Australia's Kerr looks for positives in Asian Cup campaign despite final defeat
April 9 (Reuters) - Australia captain Sam Kerr said their defeat by Japan in last month's Asian Cup final was bitterly disappointing but the experience would stand the Matildas in good stead for next year's Women's World Cup.
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World
Millions vote as India begins series of state elections
NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - Millions of Indians queued to vote in local elections in two states on Thursday, kicking off four key contests this month amid a war in the Middle East that has triggered some fuel shortages, even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept domestic prices in check.
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Markets
Tycoon Syed Mokhtar said to mull property company IPO
AUSTRALIAN developer Walker Corp. and Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary are considering an initial public offering of their joint venture to raise as much as RM500mil, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Indonesia
Shallow Indonesian quake damages houses, injures residents
MAUMERE, Indonesia: A shallow 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia overnight, damaging dozens of homes and injuring multiple people, an official said Thursday (April 9).
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Nation
Journalists have right to report the news lawfully without interference, says MMM
KUALA LUMPUR: Journalists have the responsibility to record and report information to the public, including at incident locations, as long as it does not directly interfere with security operations, says the Malaysian Media Council (MMM).
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Entertainment
K-pop star Cha Eun-woo pays full tax bill, reported at RM35mil
Cha says that he would 'faithfully cooperate with any remaining procedures' and apologised for causing public concern.
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Nation
Caretaker pleads guilty to sexual offences involving five boys at children's home
KUALA LUMPUR: A caretaker at an unregistered children's home pleaded guilty in two Sessions Courts on Thursday (April 9) to 15 counts of physical and non-physical sexual assault, as well as acts against the order of nature involving five boys.
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Internet
Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent
The clampdown not only serves to control what websites Russians can see, but also has thrown digital life into disarray, making it difficult to order taxis and deliveries, pay for goods and services electronically, and stay in touch with friends and family.
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Arts
After 40 years, 'Emily of Emerald Hill' remains a character you need to know
Theatre show 'Emily Of Emerald Hill' continues to captivate audiences, a testament to its enduring appeal
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Fashion
Why are naked dresses dominating red carpet fashion in Hollywood today?
As sheer, body-baring looks flood the red carpet, the rise of the naked dress raises questions about fashion, attention and evolving ideas of empowerment.
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Nation
Suspended police koperal pleads not guilty to robbery charge
KOTA BARU: A police koperal suspended from duty pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here on Thursday (April 9) to robbing a woman at a grocery shop in Kampung Kemumin last year
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Tennis
Tennis-Home hero Vacherot thrilled to beat Musetti in Monte Carlo
April 9 (Reuters) - Monaco's Valentin Vacherot could barely have scripted his second career win over a top-five player better after he defeated world number five Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(6) 7-5 in front of a joyous home crowd at the Monte-Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
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India
Millions vote as India begins series of state elections
NEW DELHI: Millions of Indians queued to vote in local elections in two states on Thursday (April 9), kicking off four key contests this month amid a war in the Middle East that has triggered some fuel shortages, even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept domestic prices in check.
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Sabah & Sarawak
NGOs urged to tap national women’s policy funds, says Nancy
KUCHING: Women's non-governmental organisations (NGOs) can apply for funding under the National Women's Policy's four thrusts of economy, leadership, safety and wellbeing, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
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Business
Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV: U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Nation
MACC nab former statutory body CEO, company chairman over suspicious share transaction
KUALA LUMPUR: A former chief executive officer of a government-linked statutory body and a company chairman have been remanded over alleged involvement in a suspicious share transaction.
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Indonesia
Indonesia probes torpedo-like object found in its waters
JAKARTA: The Indonesian navy said Thursday (April 9) it was investigating a torpedo-like object discovered by a fisherman near the Lombok Strait, a key maritime route connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
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Banking
Standard Chartered Malaysia reaffirms support for clients amid uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR: Standard Chartered Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting clients facing financial pressures amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
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Nation
Penang’s MATTA Fair 2026 moves to PWCC, eyes RM30mil in sales
GEORGE TOWN: This year's Penang edition of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair has moved to a new venue and aims to attract 50,000 visitors.
