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Commodities
Big Oil finds more to love in deepwater exploration
HOUSTON: As Big Oil returns this week to the industry’s annual showcase for offshore energy projects and equipment in Houston, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), where deepwater discoveries off Guyana, Namibia and the US Gulf Coast will take the spotlight.
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Nation
Footballer in ICU, to undergo more surgeries after acid attack
PETALING JAYA: National football player Faisal Halim will undergo more surgeries after an acid attack.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia bounces back to 52-week high
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia extended last week’s gains to close higher for the third consecutive session yesterday, with the key index hitting a 52-week high amid an upbeat regional performance.
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Metro News
Rising calls for answers over KL Bohol pond plan
MORE community leaders are questioning the government’s move to depart from its decision to protect the Bohol Flood Retention Pond land in Kuala Lumpur.
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Property
Global housing issues crush immigration growth
NEW YORK: Across much of the developed world, one of the most dependable drivers of economic growth is faltering.For decades, the rapid inflow of migrants helped countries including Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom stave off the demographic drag from aging populations and falling birth rates.
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Economy
Calls for collaboration to combat climate issues, say Chinese and French experts
PARIS: Chinese and French experts have underscored the critical, urgent and necessary nature of addressing climate and environmental issues. This global challenge requires joint work between China, France and all countries to truly implement actions.
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Metro News
Urban folk gear up to face trial by fire
Heritage site community gets hands-on training as first responders in George Town.
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Economy
China-EU green energy partnership a positive
BRUSSELS: Amid lush greenery, fragrant flowers and the gentle murmur of grazing flocks of sheep lies an endless array of photovoltaic (PV) panels, creating a mesmerising scene of sustainable energy production at the Francisco Pizarro PV plant in southwest Spain.
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Nation
‘Close ties between S’wak and federal govt vital for MA63’
KUCHING: Close ties between the Sarawak and Federal Government are vital for development and the restoration of rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), says Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
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Metro News
Tribunal rules dirty tablecloths, late photographer don’t justify full refund
A COOK who wanted to claim all expenses incurred for a wedding ceremony had his claims dismissed by the consumer tribunal, on lack of merit.
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Metro News
Skuad Kilat at the ready in Johor Baru
JOHOR Baru City Council’s (MBJB) special emergency response team is prepared at all times to face any natural disaster that may hit the city.
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Nation
Regulators forge safe, sustainable innovation path
THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is hosting the International Regulatory Conference (IRC) 2024 on May 6 and 7, with nearly 800 participants, including delegates from the Asean region, Korea, Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Sabah & Sarawak
MP lauds move to accelerate repair of Sarawak schools, clinics
SARAWAK’s move to fast-track the repairs of dilapidated schools and clinics using state funds before being reimbursed by the Federal Government is a good idea, says Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi.
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Economy
Vietnam's Hoi An gets first low carbon tourism certificate
HOI AN: The Field Restaurant, managed by Emic Hospitality, situated in the ancient town, has been awarded the Gold Platinum Low-Carbon Tourism Standard certification by Magnus International, a leading company in environmental project management and carbon offsets.
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Corporate News
Brooks sees China and Europe as growth areas - Markets start to open again after Russia-Ukraine war
OMAHA: The new chief executive of Brooks Running says the running shoe maker owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway views China and Europe as growth areas for a business that generates most revenue in the United States.
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Corporate News
KKB secures RM37.9mil PETRONAS job
PETALING JAYA: KKB Engineering Bhd has received a letter of award from PETRONAS Dagangan Bhd for liquified petroleum gas cylinder fabrication and maintenance for PETRONAS worth RM37.9mil.
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Energy
Shenzhen supercharging stations on the rise
SHENZHEN: In a significant shift in urban mobility, the number of supercharging stations in China’s tech hub, Shenzhen, surpassed that of its conventional petrol stations by the end of April, Shenzhen’s development and reform commission has told China Daily.
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Corporate News
Seng Fong Holdings cautiously optimistic on growth
PETALING JAYA: Seng Fong Holdings Bhd remains cautiously optimistic about achieving sustainable growth in its operations while continuing to register good earnings for its financial year ended June 30, 2024 (FY24).
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Nation
Pahang Ruler: Put the people first
KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah urged all Pahang assemblymen to debate rationally and adhere to the principle of prioritising the interests of the people and the well-being of the state during the State Assembly sitting.
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Metro News
Psychologist: Future of children with autism weighs heavily on parents’ minds
THE future of a child with autism is the main concern of parents or guardians, says a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Upsi) psychology and counselling expert.