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Technology
Crypto firm Consensys sues US SEC over Ethereum regulation
(Reuters) -Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to the regulation of the Ethereum blockchain, the crypto firm said on Thursday.
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Technology
Warner Bros Discovery to launch data platform for better ad-targeting
(Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery is launching a data platform that would help advertisers better reach their target audience across both cable and digital channels, it said on Thursday.
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Technology
Reddit back up after brief outage affected thousands globally
(Reuters) -Reddit said on Thursday it has fixed an issue that had left tens of thousands of users across the globe without access to the social media platform for more than half an hour.
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Technology
Microsoft-backed Rubrik's stock jumps 21% in NYSE debut
(Reuters) -Rubrik's shares climbed nearly 21% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, giving the Microsoft-backed cybersecurity firm a valuation of $6.77 billion.
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Economy
Nasa chief asks nations to work together on climate change
Nasa is hoping that nations will work together more closely in the future on topics such as climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions, the space agency’s head, Bill Nelson says.
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Corporate News
Agricore gets Bursa Malaysia nod to list on ACE Market
Agricore CS Holdings Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia to list on the ACE Market.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sibu council mulling ban of plastic bags at markets and malls
Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) plans to ban single-use plastic bags at all its markets.
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Metro News
‘Address environmental issues in august House’
JOHOR environmental groups want lawmakers to raise environment-related issues at the state assembly sitting next month.
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Nation
Indonesia, Johor to boost trade, tourism
JOHOR BARU: Indonesia hopes to enhance economic, trade and tourism programmes with Malaysia, particularly Johor, with the introduction of a “special privilege scheme”, which offers discounts to residents in bordering regions.
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Metro News
Hundreds donate blood at Thai envoy’s premises
FACTORY supervisor Ch’ng Hong Hooi marked his 52nd birthday with a good deed.
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Metro News
Seeing beyond the black and white
ENTERING the KamaRia Gallery, one encounters a captivating seven-layer sequence carefully curated to guide visitors through the narrative of the “Past Lives and Distant Voices” exhibition.
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Nation
MACC probing Mahathir
GUA MUSANG: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is among the people being investigated over the asset declaration issue.
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Metro News
Kelantan Prisons Department trains inmates in rubber tapping
THE Kelantan Prisons Department has embarked on a venture with the Malaysian Rubber Board to offer its prisoners training in rubber tapping.
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Nation
‘No rewards for lying down on the job under SSPA’
PUTRAJAYA: Non-performing and lazy civil servants will not be rewarded under the revamped Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), and this is to drive home the importance of good work performance and efficiency within the civil service, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
Vigilance needed when vetting speakers
PETALING JAYA: All institutes of higher learning must have air-tight procedures and guidelines to vet potential speakers and collaborators, say academics.
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Nation
Rising trust in reliable media
KUALA LUMPUR: The spread of fake news through social media platforms is prompting readers to turn to reliable content from reputable news organisations, says a media researcher.
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Comment
The conspiracy theory-toting ‘academic’
AMERICAN academic Bruce Gilley is no stranger to controversies, but the political scientist has crossed the line. Surely fabrication, exaggeration and conspiracy theories are not the hallmarks of any respectable academic.
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Nation
UM to tighten processes, guidelines after Gilley controversy
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya is taking immediate measures to prevent a repeat of the incident involving people like American academic Bruce Gilley.
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Economy
Rafizi: Education key to nation’s progress, growth
The Economy Ministry says education will play a pivotal role in cultivating talent and be the foundation for sustainable growth of the economy.
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Basketball
Melaka club cagers look dashing with new jerseys and kit
PETALING JAYA: Melaka-based MBC Kirin Basketball Club has collaborated with up-and-coming homegrown apparel manufacturer Dash Division for a jersey sponsorship agreement aimed at attracting the next generation of young players into the sport.