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Business
Asean may involve private sector in oil stockpiling framework, says Johari Ghani

CEBU: ASEAN may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region's long-term energy security and preparedness.
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Nation
Malaysia committed to strengthening BIMP-EAGA cooperation, says PM

CEBU: Malaysia is committed to strengthening regional cooperation through the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) to narrow development gaps and expand trade, investment and food security for the well-being of the people.
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World
African countries warn citizens of xenophobic attacks in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, May 7 (Reuters) - African ⁠countries including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have warned migrants in South Africa to be ⁠cautious and remain indoors due to attacks targeting foreigners, and Ghana has lobbied the African ‌Union regional bloc for action.
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Singapore
Singaporean influencer arrested after video of man being forced to strip is posted online

SINGAPORE: A feud between two online personalities has resulted in claims of criminal intimidation and the arrest of an online influencer.
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Corporate News
Pentamaster banks on technological depth, engineering expertise

PETALING JAYA: Pentamaster Corp Bhd remains focused on execution across its core segments, supported by its established engineering capabilities and growing technological depth.
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Football
Soccer-Hearts in sight of Scottish title, but ghosts of 1986 lurk

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - The finish line is ⁠in sight for Heart of Midlothian as they seek to win their first Scottish title for 66 years and put an end to ⁠a seemingly unshakeable Glasgow duopoly.
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Philippines
Mayon Volcano's effusive eruption continues in Philippines

MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) The effusive eruption in Mayon Volcano continues but shorter pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) were observed on Thursday (May 7), Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.
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World
UK police make third arrest over attempted arson at London synagogue

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - ⁠British counter-terrorism police have arrested ⁠a 19-year-old man in connection with ‌an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in north London last month, marking the third arrest in the investigation, ⁠the force said ⁠on Thursday.
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Business
Terberg Tractors Malaysia launches electric terminal tractor, secures RM200mil in pre-orders

KUALA LUMPUR: Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd (TTM), a joint venture between Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhd and Netherlands-based Royal Terberg Group BV, has launched its fully battery-powered electric terminal tractor, the YT201EV, amid growing global demand for electrified port and logistics equipment.
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Wellness
Compressed nerves could be causing that headache

If medication doesn't work on your headache, the cause could be compression of nearby nerves.
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World
EU prosecutors arrest 21 Croatians over suspected farm aid fraud

May 7 (Reuters) - The European ⁠Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) said on Thursday it had arrested ⁠21 Croatians, including an acting and a former public ‌official, in a probe into possible corruption and fraud involving European Union farm subsidies.
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World
Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal

MUMBAI, May 7 (Reuters) - Nightly ⁠explosions of drones and missiles terrified Indian sailor Tithi Chiranjeevi after his ship was ⁠stranded in Iran for more than a month by the Strait of Hormuz ‌blockade caused by the Middle East conflict.
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India
What happened in Vijay’s meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar over government formation

TAMIL NADU, (India): A tense political day unfolded in Tamil Nadu on Thursday (May 7) after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar told C Joseph Vijay that his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, did not yet have enough support in the Assembly to form the government.
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Nation
New MyKad features 53 security elements, says Registration DG

PUTRAJAYA: The new MyKad, which is expected to be introduced next month, will feature 53 security elements compared with 23 on the current version.
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Corporate News
Cagamas raises RM1.4 bil in 2Q

PETALING JAYA: Cagamas Bhd has raised RM1.41bil in the second quarter, supported by strong investor confidence in its credit profile and ability to navigate shifting market conditions.
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Nation
MACC finishes recording Rafizi Ramli’s statement over probe into RM1.1bil investment deal

PUTRAJAYA: Graft busters have completed recording the statement of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli in connection with an investigation into alleged abuse of power and misappropriation involving a RM1.1bil strategic semiconductor investment deal.
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Football
Soccer-Dutch schedule final World Cup warm-up game against Uzbekistan

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Nation
AKPS uncovers more than 170 tonnes of e-waste at Port Klang

PETALING JAYA: Nearly 200 tonnes of waste, including e-waste, have been discovered during joint inspections led by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection (AKPS).
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World
Russia continues to violate Kyiv-proposed ceasefire, Zelenskiy says

May 7 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ⁠said Russia continued to flout a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Thursday, adding ⁠that Ukraine would continue its long-range strikes if Russia carried on with ‌its assaults.
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Nation
I have failed to unite the Malays, says Dr M

KLANG: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he has failed to unify the Malays.