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Entertainment
Westlife returns to Malaysia for a show on June 9, with only three members this time around
The group will be performing at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting on June 9 at 6pm.
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AI
Meta's newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users
Facebook parent Meta Platforms unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems Thursday that are powering what CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls "the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use.”
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AseanPlus News
‘Felt like a punch in the gut’: Asian chilli crunch makers including from Malaysia hit back at Momofuku’s trademark application
Momofuku, the culinary empire founded by celebrity chef David Chang, has applied to trademark the term ‘chili crunch’ in the United States; the move has enraged small producers of chilli crisp and chilli crunch.
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Football
Soccer-Exit from Europe can help Liverpool focus on league, says Klopp
(Reuters) - Liverpool's elimination from the Europa League quarter-finals can help them focus on their Premier League title chase, manager Juergen Klopp said.
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Economy
Malaysia's exports rise in 1Q to RM362.41bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a marginal contraction of 0.8% in March export values to RM128.64bil but remained in expansionary mode over the first quarter of the year.
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AseanPlus News
HK must speed up roll-out of food waste bins at private housing amid residents dropping off scraps at public estates: lawmakers
Legislators call for speedier installation of collection bins amid reports of residents from private estates disposing of food scraps at public housing facilitiesGovernment has vowed to introduce more facilities, with demand expected to rise from waste-charging scheme set for August
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AseanPlus News
Visit to China by German Chancellor Scholz shows divisions in EU over how to engage with Beijing on trade and Russia
In public remarks in China, Scholz did not throw support behind Brussels’ de-risking agenda and focused primarily on German business interests‘It’s a disaster … it shows how nationally Scholz played this and how non-European he has been,’ analyst says
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AseanPlus News
Can Hong Kong be more Muslim-friendly? Having more ‘halal’ dining options can help attract Middle East visitors
City is a food paradise, but not for Muslim visitors keen to try Cantonese cuisine and local delightsBusinesses are not convinced crowds will show up if they invest in halal restaurants and get certified
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AseanPlus News
Senior US and Chinese officials hold talks on ‘industrial overcapacity’ and anti-money-laundering
Treasury chief Janet Yellen attends exchanges marking fourth meetings of economic and financial working groups between Beijing and Washington‘I continue to believe that addressing overcapacity and broader macroeconomic imbalances can help China’s own economy,’ she says
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AseanPlus News
China is subsidising global fentanyl supply, says report by US congressional panel
Despite an agreement in November to address the deadly drug, there is little evidence that China is committed to the effort, experts testifyCalls for Congress to impose economic sanctions on Chinese companies and financial institutions involved in producing or financing the drug or its ingredients
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Google
Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI
Google will combine the software division responsible for Android mobile software and the Chrome browser with the hardware division known for Pixel smartphones and Fitbit wearables, the company said Thursday. It's part of a broader plan to integrate artificial intelligence more widely throughout the company.
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World
US vetoes bid to make Palestine a full UN member
NEW YORK (Bloomberg): The United States has vetoed a bid to make Palestine a full-fledged member of the United Nations, rebuffing a Palestinian push to gain broader international recognition.
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Nation
Tax relief for sports training only if providers are registered, says Yeoh
PUTRAJAYA: Training providers must be an association, sports club or company registered with the Sports Commissioner or incorporated under the Companies Act 2016 for taxpayers to enjoy the claimable relief for sports.
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AseanPlus News
US tariffs review of over US$300 billion worth of Chinese imports almost done, says top trade envoy
Biden administration ‘taking a serious look’ at existing tools to deal effectively with Beijing’s policies causing ‘dependencies and vulnerabilities’US lawmakers also raise questions about withdrawal of Trump-era demands on digital trade rules, fearing reversal means victory for China
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Economy
Malaysia's economy likely grew 3.9% y-o-y in Q1 - advance estimate
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy is expected to have grown 3.9% in the first quarter of 2024 from a year earlier, faster than in the previous three-month period, official advance estimates from the Statistics Department showed on Friday.
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Mobile apps
Apple pulls WhatsApp from China app store on Beijing request
Apple Inc said that it removed Meta Platforms Inc’s WhatsApp and Threads from its China apps store after an order from the country’s Internet regulator, which said the services pose risks to the country’s security.
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Entertainment
Harry Styles’ stalker, who sent the singer 8,000 cards in one month, gets prison sentence, decade-long concert ban
The 35-year-old reportedly pleaded guilty to a charge of stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
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Badminton
Tze Yong dropped from Thomas Cup squad
PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong has been dropped from the Thomas Cup team after failing to fully recover from back surgery.
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World
Five Japanese escape unhurt in Pakistan suicide blast attack
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) -Five Japanese nationals in Pakistan escaped unhurt on Friday from a suicide bomb attack on their vehicle as police shot down a gunman accompanying the bomber, a police spokesperson said, but two bystanders were among the three injured.
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Nation
Melaka State Secretary Zaidi Johari passes away
MELAKA: State Secretary Datuk Zaidi Johari has passed away following a heart attack.