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Technology
Apollo, KKR and Stonepeak to invest in JV to fund Intel's Ireland facility, Bloomberg reports
(Reuters) - Apollo Global Management, KKR & Co and Stonepeak may invest billions in a joint venture to help fund Intel's semiconductor fabrication facility in Ireland, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Leeds manager Farke determined to fight on for promotion despite QPR defeat
LONDON (Reuters) - Leeds United manager Daniel Farke was left dumbfounded by his side's 4-0 drubbing by Queens Park Rangers on Friday, a result that left Leeds's automatic promotion hopes in tatters and saw Leicester promoted to the Premier League.
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Nation
Couple’s bickering sets off rage-fuelled car crash
KUALA LUMPUR: A driver rammed his car into another vehicle after being agitated by a couple’s loud argument.
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Nation
Getting more to register IP
PETALING JAYA: Free preliminary advice and search on trademarks with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) is available until May 23, said Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
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Letters
Housing allowance for internal migrant workers
FROM MICHAEL HEAH Vice-president Malaysia National Human Resource Association
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Sabah & Sarawak
Pregnant inmate says grateful for home detention
SIBU: A 31-year-old pregnant prisoner here is thankful to have been given a second chance in life after being granted home detention under the Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL).Nini (not her real name) is the first in Sarawak and the fourth in the country to be allowed home detention under PBSL.
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Nation
Retiree cleaned out of RM250,000
BATU PAHAT: A retired teacher who went online looking for a cleaner paid an initial fee of only RM15 but ended up losing her life savings of RM250,000.It is learnt that the teacher, who was expecting guests at her home, sourced for cleaning services on social media earlier this month.
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Nation
Fahmi: No MPs from state objected when Territorial Sea Act passed in 2012
PADANG BESAR: The Terengganu government’s decision to reject the Territorial Sea Act 2012 through a motion passed in the state legislative assembly earlier this week was a “cynical and hypocritical act,” says Fahmi Fadzil.
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Nation
Two poodles detained at KLIA over microchips
SEPANG: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has detained two poodles from China after their microchips were found to differ from those on their declared import permits.
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Nation
Customs to double ‘sniffing’ strength against drug smuggling
NILAI: The Customs Department will get another 20 sniffer dogs in June to combat the smuggling of illicit drugs, particularly via couriered parcels, says its deputy director-general (enforcement and compliance).
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Nation
Springtime celebrations
The new year of many South and South-East Asian calendars falls annually between April 13-15, marking the beginning of spring. These celebrations often involve family gatherings, feasting, religious ceremonies and various cultural activities to welcome the new year and celebrate renewal and new beginnings.
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Nation
Disaster strikes
The eruption of Mt Ruang in Indonesia hit closest to home. In other countries, Iceland was hit with the eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano; a 6.1-maginutude earthquake struck Taiwan; and massive floods hit Dubai, Russia, Kazakhstan and China.
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Nation
Mum disowns son over loan shark debts
KUALA LUMPUR: After years of paying off her son’s debts, a mother was forced to publicly disown him after loan sharks started targeting her and her neighbours.
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Community Sports
Liverpool could well be in for more pain
IT IS anyone’s guess as to which Liverpool side will turn up at the London Stadium today when they face off against West Ham United.
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Nation
‘Behave during Kaamatan or face the music’
KOTA KINABALU: Visitors attending Kaamatan festivities here have been warned to behave or face “sogit” (traditional penalty).
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Nation
Trader fined over offensive post on copter crash
TAIPING: An online trader who made an offensive remark about the helicopter tragedy at the naval base in Lumut has been fined RM23,000 by the Sessions Court here.
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Nation
BCorp denies founder had discussions with Anwar on casino
KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) has denied that its founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan is in talks over a casino licence in Forest City, Johor, as reported recently.
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Nation
Family, food and festivities
Muslims in Malaysia engage in various traditions, including attending special prayers at mosques and gathering with family and friends over festive meals. The holiday is also marked by expressions of forgiveness and reconciliation, as well as by feasting and sharing meals with loved ones.
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Food News
Crispy rempeyek fresh from oven
Rempeyek is a deep-fried cracker made with rice flour that is popular in Indonesia and Malaysia.
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Nation
Swift medical aid just a QR code away for haj pilgrims
KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s haj pilgrims will be equipped with the International Patient Summary (IPS) through the MySejahtera app which can facilitate treatment if any incident occurs during the pilgrimage, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.