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Nation
Loans largest chunk of household debt, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: Housing loans made up the largest chunk of household debt in Malaysia, says the Finance Ministry.
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Nation
Man caught with 197 pythons and other exotic animals fined RM70,000
BUTTERWORTH: A 46-year-old businessman has been fined RM70,000 by the Sessions Court here for possessing exotic animals – including 197 pythons – without a valid license.
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Corporate News
Ecoscience to construct 'TG2 black pellet' plant in Kuantan
KUALA LUMPUR: Ecoscience International Bhd via its wholly-owned subsidiary Ecoscience Manufacturing & Engineering Sdn Bhd (EMESB) is collaborating with Maatschappij Wilhelmina NV for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a TG2 black pellet plant in Gebeng Fasa industrial area III in Sungai Karang, Kuantan.
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Technology
AI giant Nvidia unveils higher performing ‘superchips’
Nvidia on March 18 unveiled its latest family of chips for powering artificial intelligence, as it seeks to consolidate its position as the major supplier to the AI frenzy.
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Nation
Agreement with Spanco still in force, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The agreement with Spanco - the company handling the procurement and management of the government’s fleet of vehicles - is still in force, says the Finance Ministry.
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Nation
Over RM310mil collected from sale of special number plates in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM311.8mil was collected from the sale of special vehicle registration numbers in 2023, with the "M_M" series alone at RM21mil, Parliament was told.
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Nation
Ideas joins call to decouple proposed citizenship amendments
PETALING JAYA: Calls to decouple the proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution on citizenship have grown louder, with the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) joining in.
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Technology
Analysis-Nvidia's dizzying rally spurs rush into AI-themed ETFs
(Reuters) - The fervor around artificial intelligence has sparked a gold rush into AI-themed ETFs, as investors seek fresh ways to play the burgeoning technology following breathtaking rallies in market darlings such as Nvidia.
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Markets
KLCI pares losses headed into lunch break
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI remained in the red as it entered the lunch break, although it had pared losses from earlier in the day amid the ongoing consolidation.
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Asia & Oceania
Three cities to check out for first-time visitors in Taiwan
Halal tourism is a major market segment, and destinations like Taiwan are putting in more effort to attract Muslim travellers from around the world.
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Smartphones
Landline users remain proudly ‘old-fashioned’ in the digital age. Do you have one?
To many, landline phones have come to seem as essential as steamships and telegrams in the smartphone era. But to those who still use them, they offer distinct advantages.
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AseanPlus News
Prabowo must take charge of coalition, maintain 'cordial' ties with Jokowi: Experts
JAKARTA: Presumptive presidential election winner Prabowo Subianto will need to maintain a “cordial relationship” with outgoing leader President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo if he is to fulfill many of his ambitious campaign promises, experts say, as they weigh in on the likely challenges faced by a Prabowo administration.
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Brunei
Two months jail for duo who stole from shopper's cart
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Two local women were sentenced to a two-month jail term on Monday (March 18) after they pleaded guilty to misappropriating property.
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Thailand
Thai ministry flags off health riders to deliver meds to patients at home
BANGKOK: After a successful test run over the past few months, volunteers or “health riders” will now be able to deliver medicines to patients at home.
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Cricket
Cricket-Mumbai skipper Pandya fit to bowl in IPL, Kohli back in action for Bangalore
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - All-rounder Hardik Pandya has declared himself fit to bowl in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), a major boost for Mumbai as well as India ahead of the T20 World Cup in June.
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Nation
Cops seize KK Mart vendor’s controversial socks from Batu Pahat factory
BATU PAHAT: Police have conducted checks at the factory which was the vendor that supplied the socks sold at convenience store chain KK Super Mart.
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CyberSecurity Malaysia
CSM improves lab facilities to boost cybersecurity
The Digital Ministry, through its agency CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), has upgraded the cybersecurity laboratory facilities, which have received accreditation and recognition at the international level, the Senate was told on March 18.
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Nation
Amendments to universities Act to be tabled in Dewan Negara next month
PUTRAJAYA: The Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was approved by the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Negara next month.
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Vietnam
Snake could be a planet-friendly alternative to other meats
HANOI: While researchers and environmental campaigners have been promoting increased consumption of insects as a food source, there's another source of protein that is also getting attention at the moment. Recent research indicates that python could play a role in reducing global food insecurity.
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Nation
Restructuring of rice industry to be announced soon, says Mat Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR: A new scheme aimed at restructuring the rice industry will be announced soon, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.