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Economy
South Korea export growth accelerates
South Korea’s export growth accelerated last month, in a sign the economy can sustain its momentum after a faster-than-expected expansion last quarter.
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Markets
Asian stocks set to slide on rekindled rate fears
Stocks in Asia are set to start May lower after renewed concerns that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates higher for longer helped fuel a sell-off in US benchmarks and boosted bond yields and the US dollar.
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Corporate News
Rising AI demand spurs Amazon cloud unit sales
Amazon.com Inc’s cloud unit posted the strongest sales growth in a year, a sign that the retailer’s most profitable unit is recovering from a slump as businesses resume spending on technology projects, including artificial intelligence (AI) services.
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Economy
Fed likely to signal delay in interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve (Fed) officials are poised to keep interest rates steady for a sixth consecutive meeting and signal no plans for cuts in the near future after higher-than-expected inflation.
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Food News
A toast to Kelantanese breakfast by the lake
A MORNING jog by the lake at Taman Tasik Section 7, Shah Alam, allows one to exercise while enjoying the beauty of nature.
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Metro News
Luxury villas with eco-friendly features in Sendayan
DEVELOPER Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd hosted a preview of its Resort Villa project for the media and potential buyers, giving guests a sneak peek at the crown jewel in its Bandar Sri Sendayan development near Seremban, Negri Sembilan.
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Metro News
High homes end flood woes
Every time the day turned cloudy or it rained heavily, Zainumar Abu Bakar worried about floods.
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Corporate News
Anglo American spin-offs likely to require South African approval
BHP Group Ltd’s proposal for Anglo American Plc to spin off platinum and iron ore units before a takeover would likely require approval from South African regulators, according to a government agency.
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Metro News
Company eyes new coaches for improved commuter service
KTM Bhd has submitted proposals to the Transport Ministry to purchase new coaches for its commuter service, says chief operating officer Mohd Zain Mat Taha.
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Sabah & Sarawak
New mobile, digital services provider for Sabahans
Mobile and digital services users in Sabah have an added 5G service provider to choose from, after U Mobile launched its first store in the state.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Shopping experience like in the olden days
Classic dishes, traditionally attired stall operators, visitors add charm to Kota Kinabalu market.
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Corporate News
Starbucks posts first sales dip since 2020
Starbucks Corp sales fell for the first time since 2020 as half-off deals and new lavender lattes weren’t enough to entice increasingly budget-conscious consumers.
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Metro News
Property developer to build temple for Kulai folk
A PROPERTY group is planning to build a temple for the Hindu community in Bandar Putra Kulai, Johor.
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Food News
Brunei horseshoe-shaped treat sells like hot cakes in Malaysia
The Horseshoe Cake from Brunei has become a sensation in Malaysia since it went viral in late 2023.
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Metro News
City councils to complete local plans by April 2025
TRAFFIC management and the people’s economy will be among the main focus for Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) and Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) in the next 10 years.
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Metro News
New retail partners join developer in Sungai Buloh
Gamuda Gardens, the thriving 327.7ha township development nestled just north of Sungai Buloh, Selangor will welcome a dynamic array of retail partners to its latest commercial development, Gardens Square, set to be completed by year-end.
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Metro News
‘Tax relief for heritage building owners can reduce maintenance burden’
A RENOWNED architect and heritage expert is urging heritage building owners in Kuala Lumpur be given tax incentives.
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Metro News
Call to include elephant skull as national heritage
The Department of Museums Malaysia (JMM) has applied to the National Heritage Department to assess a 130-year-old bull elephant skull specimen and a Perak State Railway carriage.
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Metro News
Set up task force with health office to address dengue fears
The Petaling Jaya mayor wants a task force involving the district health office to be created in tackling the rising number of dengue cases in the city.
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Corporate News
PG&E in talks with KKR to sell power unit
PG&E Corp is in talks to sell a minority stake in its power generation business to investment firm KKR & Co, a transaction regulators have signalled they don’t intend to support.