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Sabah & Sarawak
Orang utan not to be gifted to trading countries, should remain in habitat, says Sarawak minister
KUCHING: Malaysia does not need to give orang utans as gifts to palm oil trading countries as these primates are better off in their natural habitat, says a Sarawak minister.
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AseanPlus News
In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer'; millions of people are badly affected
As the era of "global boiling" spawns ever deadlier heatwaves, a handful of heat tsars are working with officials in cities from Miami to Melbourne in a race against time to cool urban heat traps and prevent tens of thousands of deaths.
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South Korea
South Korea and Britain host AI summit with safety top of agenda
South Korea and Britain kick off a major international summit on artificial intelligence in Seoul this week, where governments plan to press tech firms on AI safety.
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Cybersecurity
Singapore police and DBS recover 70-year-old scam victim’s RM590,000
Within hours, a woman lost more than S$170,000 (RM592,272) to a bank account in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after handing her bank details to a scammer pretending to be from Microsoft’s support department.
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AseanPlus News
What do we know so far about the helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others?
The helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and foreign minister has sent shock waves around the region.
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Philippines
Philippines urges China to allow scrutiny of disputed shoal
The Philippines challenged China on Monday to open Scarborough Shoal to international scrutiny after it accused Beijing of destroying the shoal's marine environment.
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Singapore
Singapore waters see coral bleaching amid global event
Amid the fourth global coral bleaching event, some corals in the shallow waters and intertidal zones of Singapore are turning pale and white.
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Economy
Investment banks upbeat on Malaysia's GDP outlook, ticks geopolitical risk as downside
KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) has raised its 2024 and 2025 real gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts to 4.7 per cent from 4.4 previously, and 5.1 per cent versus 5.0, respectively, as a result of the better-than-expected first-quarter growth (1Q 2024).
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Vietnam
Vietnam Deputy PM: Economy facing mounting pressure; credit growth remains weak
Vietnam's economy is facing mounting pressure and the government will maintain policies that support growth, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said on Monday.
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Entertainment
Singer Jay Chou brought to tears by fan’s words at China concert
Parenthood may have mellowed the Taiwanese singer.
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Auto
MAA: Malaysia's new vehicle sales up 21% in April
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new vehicle sales surged 21 per cent to 57,991 units in April 2024 from 47,802 in the same month last year, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
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AseanPlus News
Cricket - High-priced Cummins, Starc face off as IPL enters playoffs
The two highest-priced players in the IPL -- Australia teammates Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc -- will go head-to-head Tuesday for a place in the final as the cash-rich Twenty20 league enters the playoffs.
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Nation
China vital partner for Malaysia's telecommunication and digital economy development, says Teo Nie Ching
KUALA LUMPUR: China, Malaysia's largest trading partner for the past 15 years, is vital in the development of the country's telecommunications and digital economy.
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Nation
Cops investigating nature of recent police station attack, attempted Istana Negara trespass, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: The police are currently investigating whether the recent attacks involving public institutions are coordinated or based on individual actions, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
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Economy
Malaysia trade up 12.1% to RM221.74bil, exports rebound 9.1% to RM114.72bil in April
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade continued its strong performance and maintained an upward trajectory in April 2024, recording double-digit growth of 12.1 per cent to RM221.74 billion compared to April 2023.
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Entertainment
HK actor Donnie Yen to star in 'John Wick' movie spin-off based on his assassin character Caine
The story will reportedly be set after the events of 'John Wick: Chapter 4', where Caine has been freed from his obligations to crime boss council The High Table.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia's rally continues to gain momentum
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia trends higher during Monday's midday break, echoing the positive sentiment seen in many regional markets.
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Singapore
90-year-old in Singapore among 113 people under probe for alleged involvement in illegal horse betting
The police are investigating 113 people for their suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities.
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Technology
Indonesia minister says Musk to consider offer to build EV battery plant in country
DENPASAR, Indonesia (Reuters) -Indonesia's coordinating minister of investment said that Elon Musk will consider an offer to build an electric vehicle battery plant in the country, after the CEO of Tesla met with President Joko Widodo on Monday.
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Thailand
Thailand’s economic growth slows even as it beats estimate
Thailand’s economy grew better-than-expected in the first quarter, fuelled by tourism and private consumption, easing the pressure on the central bank to respond to the government’s call for lower borrowing costs.