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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Is the price of cooking gas increasing?

IN MALAYSIA, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is widely used in households and food businesses, especially for cooking.
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka unveils US$320mil subsidy to offset energy costs

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka announced on Tuesday (April 7) a record US$320 million relief package for farmers, fishermen and low-income households hit hardest by soaring energy costs due to the Middle East conflict.
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Nation
43 men held over attack on Cheras entertainment outlet

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 43 men have been detained so far in connection with an attack on an entertainment outlet in Taman Shamelin, Cheras.
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Nation
OPPO Malaysia and JBPM enhance fire safety awareness with new Community Fire Learning Centre

KUALA LUMPUR: OPPO Malaysia joined forces with the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to launch their Community Fire Learning Centre (CFLC) at Sri Hartamas fire and rescue station, marking a meaningful step forward in their ongoing commitment to community empowerment, education and public engagement.
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Japan
Two dead after 40-metre scaffold collapses in Japan

TOKYO: A 12-storey scaffold collapsed in Japan on Tuesday (April 7), killing two workers and leaving one missing, local media reported.
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Nation
Three foreigners nabbed, nearly RM1mil duty-unpaid liquor seized in Pekan Nenas raid

PONTIAN: Three Myanmar men have been arrested by the police after more than 9,000 bottles of contraband alcohol were found in their possession.
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Living
Older Ukrainians in Berlin are learning German to rebuild their lives

A visit to the doctor, a trip to the shops, or even a simple chat with a granddaughter – everyday tasks can become major obstacles if you don't speak the language.
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Wellness
Going nuclear on disease to both diagnose and treat

Often confused with radiology and radiotherapy, nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances to precisely diagnose and treat disease.
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Cybersecurity
Latest Anthropic AI model finds cracks in software defences

Anthropic on Tuesday said its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model called Claude Mythos has proven keenly adept at exposing software weaknesses.
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World
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes

SEOUL, April 8 (Reuters) - North Korea fired multiple ballistic ⁠missiles on Wednesday, adding to a launch a day earlier, South Korea's military said, extending a series of tests that have strained hopes in Seoul ⁠for easing tensions.
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Singapore
Man arrested in Singapore for possessing prohibited weapons, offensive items

SINGAPORE: A 39-year-old man was arrested for possession of prohibited weapons and offensive items after he was caught firing projectiles from a Potong Pasir home on April 6.
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Thailand
Ostrich on a side quest: runaway big bird sprints on Thai highway

BANGKOK: A pet ostrich went for a speedy jaunt down a busy Thai highway on Tuesday (April 7), before being returned safe and sound to its enclosure at an animal-themed cafe.
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Forex
Ringgit rebounds to 3.99 against US$ on improved sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened to the 3.99 level against the US dollar, supported by improved market sentiment after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in military action against Iran following talks with Pakistani leaders.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia rallies on ceasefire deal, analysts urge caution

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rallied alongside other global markets as the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East brokered by Pakistan boosted investor sentiment.
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World
Bill Gates to testify in front of US House panel on Jeffrey Epstein

WASHINGTON: Billionaire Bill Gates is to testify on June 10 before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, a source close to the matter told AFP on Tuesday.
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Technology
Google adds mental health tools to Gemini chatbot after lawsuit

Alphabet Inc's Google plans to introduce new mental health support features for its Gemini chatbot as the company and rivals, like OpenAI, have faced several lawsuits accusing their artificial intelligence tools of leading to harm.
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Entertainment
Ex-TVB star Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, 57, stuns with barefaced look, hardly aged after 22 years

Many netizens were struck by how smooth her skin looked, pointing out the absence of visible wrinkles and praising her firm, radiant complexion.
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World
US journalist Kittleson released from captivity in Iraq, Rubio says

WASHINGTON, ⁠April ⁠7 (Reuters) - U.S ‌Secretary of State Marco Rubio ⁠said on ⁠Tuesday that ⁠American ‌journalist ⁠Shelly Kittleson has ‌been released ⁠after recently being ⁠kidnapped by Iran-aligned Iraqi armed ⁠group Kataib Hezbollah near ⁠Baghdad.
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Nation
Two private university lecturers among four nabbed over RM5mil bribe, says MACC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested four individuals, including two private university lecturers, for allegedly soliciting and receiving about RM5mil in bribes.
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Nation
Two nabbed in Taman Melawati for vape liquid containing MDMA

PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested two local men in Taman Melawati, Ampang Jaya, for allegedly possessing and distributing vape liquid containing MDMA, a synthetic psychoactive drug.