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Nation
M'sia to showcase leadership in vital areas at World Health Assembly in Geneva
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will use the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) to push for people-centred health reforms, humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation while showcasing its leadership in areas including rare diseases, mental health and access to affordable medicines, says the Health Ministry.
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Thailand
Chinese supermarkets expand in Thailand on low prices and viral buzz
BANGKOK: Chinese investment continues to make inroads into Thai retail, with "Chinese supermarkets" expanding into Huai Khwang, Rama 9 and tourist cities.
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Style
Piaget's new Sixtie timepiece is an into-the-blue design watch
Launched in 2025, this new revival is a jewel that graces the wrist and celebrates the union of timepieces and jewellery as conceived in Piaget's 21st Century collection, unveiled at Basel in 1969.
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Telcos
Singapore telecom regulator suspends review of M1, Simba merger
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority said on Monday it has suspended its review of a merger between telecom companies Simba Telecom and Keppel's M1.
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Style
Casio and design house Liberty team up to create watches with a touch of retro
A partnership you never knew you needed – timeless British design house Liberty has teamed up with Casio to transform the ordinary watch into a fresh expression of creativity on the wrist.
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Women's World
When you keep clearing your throat
This may seem like a normal act, but if you keep doing it, you might be suffering from silent reflux.
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Nation
Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in five states until 1pm
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across five states, effective until 1pm on Monday (May 18).
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Style
Casio appoints pro skateboarder Yuto Horigome as G-SHOCK global ambassador
Pro skateboarder and two-time Olympic gold medallist Yuto Horigome's tenacity resonates with G-SHOCK philosophy.
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Golf
Golf-Hard work pays off for humble Englishman Rai at PGA Championship
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, May 17 (Reuters) - With one sizzling round of 65 at Aronimink Golf Club on Sunday, Englishman Aaron Rai emerged from relative obscurity to fulfil his dream of landing a major title with a shock triumph at the PGA Championship.
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Singapore
No train service on Singapore's Bukit Panjang LRT between Senja and Bukit Panjang after man falls onto track
SINGAPORE: LRT train services on the Bukit Panjang line - between the Senja and Bukit Panjang stations - were not available on the morning of May 18 after a man fell onto the track.
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Nation
Cops on the hunt for man who stabbed woman in the neck in Kota Setar
ALOR SETAR: A woman sustained serious neck injuries after allegedly being stabbed by a man in front of a restaurant along Jalan Titi Gajah near here last night.
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Forex
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US$ amid cautious market sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday although cautious sentiment persisted amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia falls after Trump-Xi trade disappointment
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI continued its retreat as analysts noted the lack of any resolution on trade restrictions following the Trump-Xi summit.
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Philippines
Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil
MANILA: The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on Monday (May 18) that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and centre in the trial.
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World
Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil
MANILA, May 18 (Reuters) - The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on Monday that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and centre in the trial.
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World
Venezuelan mother dies 10 days after state confirms missing son died in custody
May 17 (Reuters) - Carmen Navas, the 82-year-old mother who spent nearly a year searching for her detained son in Venezuela, has died just 10 days after the government confirmed he had died in state custody, the NGO that handled his case reported.
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Corporate News
Trading ideas: Velesto, LSH, Lianson, Gas, MN, NCT, Azam Jaya, MKH, Iris, Maxis, Westports, Carlsberg, JPG
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
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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.
