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Entertainment
Singaporean actress Rebecca Lim gives birth to second child, a girl, after 12-hour labour
Lim has welcomed her second child, a baby girl weighing 3.6kg, adding to her growing family with husband Matthew Webster.
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Technology
Samsung Electronics and union extend talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains
SEJONG, South Korea, May 18 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics and its labour union plan to hold more talks on Tuesday in a bid to avert the biggest strike in the tech giant's history, amid concern that a walkout by more than 45,000 workers could hit South Korea's economy and disrupt global supply chains.
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Style
An unexpected alliance: SpaceOne teams up with Baltic Watches
Baltic makes vintage-inspired watches, playing with traditional watchmaking's codes and modern construction. In contrast, SpaceOne offers spaceship-looking watches with a deconstructed approach to time reading.
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Robotics
Robotics CEO vows no intervention in humanoids’ viral trial run
Figure AI Inc's humanoid robots sorted packages for around 50 hours nonstop without intervention, Chief Executive Officer Brett Adcock said, a milestone in showing their ability to take on everyday tasks.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Can loan sharks trap you in debt by depositing money into your account?
MOST Malaysians know to be wary of loan sharks, or "ah long" as they are known locally, and their aggressive tactics.
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Nation
Lecturer loses RM304,427 in non-existent online investment scam
BATU PAHAT: A lecturer at a public higher learning institution claimed to have lost RM304,427.46 after she was duped into joining a non-existent online investment scheme.
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World
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives at Rotterdam port as final destination
ROTTERDAM, May 18 (Reuters) - A luxury liner at the centre of an outbreak of hantavirus reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam on Monday, marine tracking sites said, where authorities prepared quarantine arrangements for the 23 crew and two medical staff remaining on board.
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Commodities
Oil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates came under attack and as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to discuss military options on Iran.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Is Amsterdam installing small wooden staircases along its canals to help cats escape the water?
Amsterdam boasts more than 160 canals, which are a major attraction, but their steep walls can be dangerous for animals.
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STARPICKS
Nurturing the next generation of culinary talent
TAYLOR'S University alumnus chef Hans Christian returned to his alma mater not just as a guest, but as a mentor – guiding a cohort of 17 students through the Camp of Leaders (COL) initiative.
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Football
Soccer-Lille, Lyon earn Champions League qualification as Nice face relegation play-off
May 17 (Reuters) - Lille and Lyon were beaten on the final day of the Ligue 1 season on Sunday but qualified for the Champions League next term, while Nice face a relegation play-off against Saint-Etienne and the fixture between Nantes and Toulouse was abandoned.
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Letters
Campaign for good oral health deserves attention
From ASSOC PROF DR HSU ZENN YEW Deputy Dean of Industry and Community Partnerships Faculty of Dentistry Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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Other Sports
Hungry to be titans again
PETALING JAYA: Thailand are determined to close the gap on Malaysia in this year's World Cup after a string of disappointing defeats to their sepak takraw rivals in recent tournaments.
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Aviation
FAA cuts air traffic controller staffing target
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cutting its overall staffing target for air traffic controllers by about 2,000 people, saying it can make do with fewer personnel through technology and scheduling improvements over the coming years.
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AI
Artificial Internet: How AI-generated content is reshaping the digital landscape
A study claims 35% of newly published websites between August 2022 and May 2025 were classified as either AI-generated or AI-assisted. What does this mean for the future of online content?
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Economy
Sabah products’ export sales potential hits RM96mil
KOTA KINABALU: The marketability of Sabah entrepreneurs' products in international markets improved last year, with potential sales value reaching RM95.9mil.
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Commodities
Palm oil outlook firm on supply tightening
PETALNG JAYA: Affin Hwang Investment Bank remains positive on the plantation sector, maintaining its "overweight" call amid expectations that crude palm oil (CPO) production will continue to recover gradually in the coming months, while supportive biodiesel policies and geopolitical tensions could keep prices firm.
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Corporate News
Higher oil prices may lift Gas Malaysia performance from 4Q26
PETALING JAYA: Gas Malaysia Bhd's flattish earnings could persist this year as the group continues to diversify its infrastructure to include green energy, says MBSB Research.
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Markets
European stocks head for largest daily decline
LONDON: European stocks fell last Friday, as a fresh rise in oil prices fanned inflation fears and worsened a global bond selloff.
