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Corporate News
Sime Darby Plantation rebrands to SD Guthrie
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Plantation Bhd (SD Plantation) has received shareholder approval to change its name to SD Guthrie Bhd at its EGM, today.
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Nation
Police inspector charged with soliciting bribes in Alor Setar
ALOR SETAR: A police inspector was charged in the Sessions Court here Tuesday (May 28) with four counts of soliciting and accepting bribes as an inducement not to report the arrest of an individual suspected of possessing drugs three years ago.
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Cricket
Cricket-Buttler to miss third Pakistan T20 for birth of child
(Reuters) - England captain Jos Buttler will miss their third T20 International against Pakistan for the birth of his third child, the team said ahead of Tuesday's match in Cardiff.
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Markets
UUE Holdings targets RM30mil from upcoming IPO
PETALING JAYA: Underground utilities engineering solutions provider UUE Holdings Bhd has scheduled a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on July 2, 2024 as part of its initial public offering (IPO) with the target to raise RM29.98 million.
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Internet
So long ICQ, the iconic ‘90s messaging platform that’s shutting after almost 30 years
In the early days of the Internet, before the rise of social media and instant messaging apps, there was ICQ.
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Malaysia
Make school holidays more fun and enrol the kids in a creative workshop (or two)
Expose your little ones to these interesting workshops during the school holidays.
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Nation
Govt mulls VEP system at Malaysia-Thai border, says Loke
PUTRAJAYA: The government intends to expand the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and Road Charge (RC) system at the Malaysia-Thailand border, says Anthony Loke.
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Business
Govt to commit RM100mil to foster innovation in Islamic finance - PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the government’s commitment towards Islamic finance innovation via partnerships, and announced a commitment of RM100 million to boost more such innovations.
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Cambodia
Vendors, service providers in Cambodia expect more Chinese tourists
SIEM REAP: Souvenir vendors and transportation service providers here in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province are keen to see more Chinese tourist arrivals, saying that their presence is essential to revitalise the tourism industry.
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Corporate News
FGV to prioritise yield enhancement activities in plantations
KUALA LUMPUR: FGV Holdings Bhd is projecting a satisfactory performance in the current financial year, in line with the projected crude palm oil (CPO) price movement.
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Brunei
Philippine President arrives for two-day state visit
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos arrived in Brunei on Tuesday (May 28) morning for a two-day state visit to strengthen defence and economic ties.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Frozen chicken worth RM2.75mil seized in Sepanggar port
KOTA KINABALU: Customs personnel foiled an attempt to smuggle in some RM2.75mil of frozen chicken meat, on which duties were unpaid, at Sepanggar port near here.
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Myanmar
Myanmar LGBTQ couple tie knot at Thai Pride Parade
CHIANG MAI: Cheers erupt as Nyan and Mae, a queer couple from Myanmar, tie the knot in front of thousands at the annual Pride parade in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai.
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Nation
Cops seize nearly 215kg of MDMA worth RM33.65mil in Sentul condo raid
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 213.4kg of methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) worth RM33.65mil was seized following a raid on a condominium unit used as a drug packaging centre.
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Sabah & Sarawak
KK City Hall intensifies tree inspections, maintenance
KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) is implementing proactive measures to manage the threat posed by over 18,000 old trees in the city, particularly with the ongoing heavy rain and strong winds.
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Metro News
RM20mil in grants offered to transform downtown KL
STAKEHOLDERS and private outfits have until July 29 to submit proposals for grants from Think City, worth RM20mil in total, aimed at transforming and beautifying run-down areas of Kuala Lumpur.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia remains lower at midday
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the midday session lower with continuous selling in selected heavyweights amidst the mostly upbeat performance in regional markets.
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Driverless vehicle
San Francisco’s hot tourist attraction: Driverless cars
When David De Clercq travelled to San Francisco last year, he had a few musts on his itinerary: Go to Alcatraz. Try new restaurants. And ride in a self-driving car.
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Nation
Nearly 500 land scam cases detected over past three years, says Bukit Aman CCID director
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 489 land scam cases were recorded over the past three years with almost RM300mil in losses recorded, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.
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Nation
Former MPKK chief claims trial to receiving RM10,000 bribe
SEREMBAN: A former village community management council (MPKK) chief claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to two counts of receiving a RM10,000 bribe from a contractor.