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Nation
Sabah Red Crescent sets up filtration system to produce potable water from Sungai Papar
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah chapter of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has taken proactive steps by installing a temporary water filter system in Sungai Papar, near Kampung Mandalipau, to filter and treat river water into clean water for use by residents during the drought.
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Indonesia
Indonesian Solidarity Party to nominate Jokowi's son for Jakarta governor
JAKARTA: The youth-oriented Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) plans to nominate its chairman Kaesang Pangarep, who is also the son of outgoing President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, as candidate in the next Jakarta gubernatorial election in November.
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Technology
US requiring new AI safeguards for government use, transparency
(Reuters) - The White House said Thursday it is requiring federal agencies using artificial intelligence to adopt "concrete safeguards" by Dec. 1 to protect Americans’ rights and ensure safety as the government expands AI use in a wide range of applications.
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Americas
Small towns in Texas in the US cash in as the state offers prime solar-eclipse views
Prices of hotels soar higher in the United States due to increase of tourist during the eclipse.
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Nation
Over RM770mil lost to commercial crimes in Q1, says Bukit Aman
KUALA LUMPUR: The amount of losses to commercial crime nationwide has seen a significant spike of 87% to RM770mil within the first three months of the year, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.
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Singapore
Bar owner convicted of raping 17-year-old runaway who worked for him
SINGAPORE: The owner of a bar in Little India has been convicted of raping a 17-year-old girl who worked for him after she ran away from the Singapore Girls’ Home.
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China
China says Philippine 'provocations' cause of South China Sea tensions
BEIJING: China on Thursday (March 28) blamed Philippine actions for recent rising tension between the two sides in the hotly contested South China Sea.
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Nation
Stats Dept opens 300 additional Padu registration counters ahead of March 31 deadline
MELAKA: The Statistics Department has added 300 physical counters nationwide to facilitate registration in the Central Database Hub (Padu) before the March 31 deadline.
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Video games
Twitch star Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins reveals skin cancer diagnosis: ‘In a bit of shock’
Popular Twitch streamer and gamer Ninja says he has been diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
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Laos
Laos hosts event to promote female entrepreneurs
VIENTIANE: Laos is holding an event to provide women with more business knowledge and skills, as well as promote awareness of gender equality and women's empowerment, with a specific focus on the achievements and contributions of Lao businesswomen.
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Philippines
Marcos says Philippines will not be 'cowed into silence' by China
MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday (March 28) the Philippines will not be "cowed into silence" by Beijing after confrontations in the South China Sea that injured Filipino troops and damaged vessels.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Geologist fined RM32,000 for smuggling gold from Tawau mine to Pahang
KOTA KINABALU: A geologist was fined RM32,000 after pleading guilty to four counts of illegally transporting gold concentrate residues for sale to a goldsmith in Raub, Pahang.
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Brunei
Malaysian High Comm hosts Iftar for orphans
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The High Commission of Malaysia in Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with PETRONAS Carigali Brunei Ltd (PCBL), organised an iftar gathering for 32 orphaned children and their guardians on Wednesday (March 27).
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Entertainment
Malaysian celeb Amber Chia reveals she's been divorced for more than 2 years: 'I have no regrets'
The 42-year-old married businessman Adrian Wong in 2010, and they share a 13-year-old son named Ashton.
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World
Kremlin tells Telegram owner: be more attentive after attack near Moscow
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin told Telegram owner Pavel Durov to be more attentive after the messaging application was allegedly used to help recruit the gunmen who attacked a concert hall outside Moscow.
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Nation
Dr Wee pledges to strive for stronger Malaysia-China ties
PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has pledged to continue working to strengthen Malaysia's ties with China.
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Cambodia
Thais agree to cooperate with Cambodia on anti-drug trade fight
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to continue to strengthen their cooperation on the fight against the drug trade.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Are petrol prices going up before Raya?
AS HARI Raya Aidilfitri gets closer, many are starting to think about their "balik kampung" plans.
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Nation
Eight vehicles involved in second pile-up on Pasir Gudang Highway in three days
JOHOR BARU: Just three days after a trailer rammed into 11 vehicles along the Pasir Gudang Highway, another pile-up has occurred there involving eight vehicles.
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Family
Healthy limits: How parental controls help kids manage their online experiences
There are many resources with information about video games and social media platforms, with feedback from other parents and kids, along with discussions about the features, benefits and drawbacks of controls.