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World
KAZA conservation area boosts sustainable tourism, minister says
WINDHOEK, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Namibian Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta on Wednesday underscored the significance of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) region in unlocking the country's tourism economic opportunities.
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Nation
Copter tragedy: Remains of pilot Wan Rezaudeen Kamal laid to rest
KUALA LUMPUR: The remains of Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) pilot Lt Commander Wan Rezaudeen Kamal Zainal Abidin, 37, were safely laid to rest at about 10pm on Wednesday at the Raudhatul Sakinah Muslim Cemetery in Batu Muda here.
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Nation
Copter tragedy: Aunt never thought Noorfarahimi's thrill of flying in heli would end sad
SELAMA: It never occurred to Laila Fairus Ismail, 58, that her niece's excitement of flying in a helicopter would end in tragedy, with Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) Warrant Officer II TNL Noorfarahimi Mohd Saedy perishing with nine other TLDM personnel when two helicopters crashed at the TLDM base in Lumut on Tuesday.
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Nation
Fire and Rescue Department pilots to undergo simulated emergency training in UAE
KUANTAN: The Fire and Rescue Department will be sending its pilots to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for simulated helicopter emergency training to enhance the skills of its personnel.
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Technology
TikTok artists and advertisers to stay with app until 'door slams shut'
(Reuters) - Ban or no ban, TikTok's partners in the music and advertising world plan to stick with the massively popular short-form video platform until the bitter end, seven industry leaders told Reuters.
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Metro News
Tour agencies gearing up for school holidays
WITH school holidays coming up next month, tour agencies are getting many enquiries on travel packages and itineraries from holidaymakers.
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Technology
TikTok to suspend TikTok Lite's reward programme amid EU concerns
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - TikTok will voluntarily suspend its new app TikTok Lite's reward programme while it works to address EU concerns, the company said on X social media platform on Wednesday.
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AseanPlus News
Yorke: Legends squad a class above the current Red Devils
Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke says the current English Premier League team would be no match for the legends squad.
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Other Sports
Ferrari strikes multi-year partnership with HP for Formula One team sponsorship
MILAN (Reuters) - Ferrari has signed a multi-year partnership with HP, making the world's second-largest PC vendor the new so-called title sponsor of Ferrari's motor racing team, including for Formula One, the two companies said on Wednesday.
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Nation
Chopper tragedy: Father describes son Commander Firdaus as hero
GEORGE TOWN: Commander Muhammad Firdaus Ramli was a hero in many ways, said his father Ramli Abd Hamid.
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Technology
ASML approves Christophe Fouquet as CEO at annual meeting
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -ASML has approved the appointment of Christophe Fouquet as the company's new CEO.
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World
EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted the first EU-wide rules on combating domestic abuse and violence against women.
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Football
Veteran hitman Olusegun aims to be top gun with stable Police
PETALING JAYA: Veteran hotshot Ifedayo Olusegun hopes to be the top gun for his new club Police as he seeks stability after signing for the underdogs last week.
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Football
Soccer-Sue Day to replace Campbell as FA's director of women's football
(Reuters) -Former England rugby captain Sue Day will replace the outgoing Sue Campbell as the Football Association's new director of women's football, English soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
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Arts
Britain's Turner Prize 40th anniversary shortlist unveiled
Four artists producing works 'full of life' take centre stage as Turner Prize's 40th anniversary shortlist announced
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Nation
Pakatan fields young candidate, Pang Sock Tao for KKB by-election
PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan fields DAP’s Pang Sock Tao for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.
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AseanPlus News
Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Wednesday (April 24)
News highlights from the Asean Plus section on Wednesday (April 24)
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Nation
Copter tragedy: Commander Muhamad Amir’s family did not expect this to be their last Raya
MUAR: The family of Commander Muhamad Amir Mohamad did not expect that this year’s Hari Raya would be the last time that the family would be gathering together.
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Football
Soccer-Kewell eyes success as Marinos reach Asian Champions League final
(Reuters) - Harry Kewell has set his sights on making history with Yokohama F Marinos after guiding the Japanese club to the Asian Champions League final for the first time with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai on Wednesday.
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Thailand
Anti-graft panel frees ex-PM Yingluck of any legal action
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Wednesday (April 24) passed a resolution with a vote of 6-0 from all commissioners present not to contest the Supreme Court ruling that dismissed the corruption case against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and revoked the warrant for her arrest.