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Nation
Four remanded, including two lecturers over RM5mil bribery case

IPOH: Four individuals, including two private higher education lecturers in northern Malaysia, have been remanded for four days until Saturday (April 11).
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Markets
US bonds jump as Middle East ceasefire revives rate-cut bets

SINGAPORE: U.S. Treasuries surged on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East triggered a relief rally across assets as investors wagered that sliding oil prices could keep inflation in check and possibly bring rate cuts back on the table.
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Vietnam
Vietnam names Pham Duc An as central bank governor: State media

HANOI: Vietnam's parliament on Wednesday (April 8) approved career banker Pham Duc An as the new central bank governor for a five-year term, state media said.
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Entertainment
Country star Ray Stevens, 87, breaks his neck in a fall

Stevens still plans to release his upcoming album, 'Favorites Old & New', this Friday.
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VR
Hong Kong hospital uses VR tour to ease children’s fears ahead of operations

Hong Kong Children's Hospital uses VR tour to reduce traumatic memories and maintain young patients' trust in medical staff.
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Singapore
Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz as matter of principle: Vivian

SINGAPORE: Singapore will not negotiate with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of principle, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Tuesday (April 7)
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World
Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles

MILAN/ROME, April 8 (Reuters) - As Italians live longer ⁠and traditional family care weakens, growing numbers of sprightly seniors are tempted by new residential developments - known as "silver housing" - that promise independence with community life and services.
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Corporate News
I-Bhd's i-City sees participation from Al Rajhi Bank

KUALA LUMPUR: I-Bhd said its AI-enabled integrated urban ecosystem, i-City, has secured interest from Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corp (Malaysia) Bhd, reflecting the growing participation of established international institutions in the development.
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Nation
Security guard claims trial to raping 14-year-old girl

SEREMBAN: A 25-year-old security guard claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of raping a 14-year-old girl.
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Technology
SK Hynix shares jump 15% after peer Samsung projects blowout earnings

SEOUL, April ⁠8 (Reuters) - Shares of South Korean chipmaker ⁠SK Hynix surged on Wednesday ‌after peer Samsung Electronics forecast market-beating quarterly earnings, fuelling expectations about SK Hynix's results.
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AseanPlus News
Outcry in China over AI images in drama series

BEIJING: A Chinese short drama series suspected of using artificial intelligence to obtain people's facial data has sparked public outcry in China in recent days, prompting regulators and legal experts to stress that technological advancement must not infringe on personal rights.
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Social media
Türkiye’s parliament debates a bill to restrict access to social media for children under 15

Turkish lawmakers kicked off a debate Tuesday on a draft law package that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, making Türkiye the latest country to seek measures to protect young people from dangerous online activity.
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Markets
FBM KLCI climbs nearly 1% as Asian markets react to Middle East ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI was up nearly 1% at midday amid relief over a temporary peace deal struck between US-Israel and Iran, and an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while negotiations are ongoing.
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Brunei
Brunei’s unemployment rate edges up to 5% in 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.0 per cent in 2025, up from 4.7 per cent in the previous year, according to the latest preliminary findings from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) released by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS).
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Nation
AKPS’ Marie Ajeng first woman officer selected for prestigious FBI academy

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior officer from the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has been selected to represent Malaysia in a prestigious training programme conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States.
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Vietnam
Vietnam jails former deputy agriculture minister for bribery

HANOI: The People's Court of Hanoi on Tuesday (April 7) meted out sentences to former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Van Thang and 22 other defendants involved in bribery and violations of bidding and accounting regulations that caused serious consequences.
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Nation
Man fined RM6,000 for foreign worker permit scam in Kulai

KULAI: A 27-year-old man was fined RM6,000 by the Magistrate's Court here for deceiving another man into believing he could assist with a foreign worker permit application.
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World
US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats

TEHRAN: Iran, the United States and Israel reached a tentative, two-week ceasefire on Wednesday in the war that tore across the Middle East and disrupted the global energy market, with US President Donald Trump pulling back from his threats to destroy Iranian "civilization."
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China
Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

NANJING, China: Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday (April 8) to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek reconciliation with China, offering praise at his tomb for the country's achievements following the communist revolution.
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World
Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President ⁠Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States ⁠will help with the buildup of shipping traffic ‌in the Strait of Hormuz.