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Japan
Meta sued in Japan over celebrity investment scams
Four scam victims in Japan sued Facebook on Thursday after being hoodwinked by fraudulent online investment ads that used images of celebrities without their consent, their lawyer said.
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Nation
Anwar wants more women in top civil service posts
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the need to appoint more women as secretaries-general of ministries and directors-general of departments.
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Nation
Najib Razak did not instruct US$1.03bil 1MDB fund transfer, court told
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here was told that Datuk Seri Najib Razak never directed 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) to transfer US$1.03bil to a company linked to fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low.
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Style
Beyonce showed her hair being washed on social media, here’s why it matters
Recently, Beyonce shared a rare glimpse of her wash day routine in a unpolished video to promote her new haircare line, shocking many with an in-depth look at her real hair.
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AseanPlus News
Philippine court blocks genetically modified golden rice production over safety fears
A Philippine court has blocked the commercial propagation of genetically modified golden rice because it said conflicting scientific views gave rise to "severe" health and environmental safety concerns.
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Business
Gobind: Appointment of new DNB board members marks major milestone in 5G network restructuring
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Digital Nasional Bhd’s (DNB) new board members marks a significant milestone as envisaged in the share subscription agreements (SSAs) signed on 5G network restructuring, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
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AseanPlus News
Asean vows to promote food security among all their member countries
The Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) is preparing for the implementation of Asean Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food Agriculture and Forestry Sector (RAI).
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Corporate News
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit to Malaysia scheduled on May 2
KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft executive chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Satya Nadella is scheduled to be in Malaysia on May 2 for the Microsoft event as part of his Southeast Asian tour.
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Technology
India's Tech Mahindra misses Q4 revenue view on weak communications segment
Bengaluru (Reuters) -Tech Mahindra, India's fifth-largest software company, reported fourth-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates on Thursday due to weakness in its communications and media segment as macro headwinds weighed on overall demand.
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Myanmar
Myanmar junta minister heads to Beijing for security talks and cooperation
The Myanmar junta's home minister has left for China for security talks with Beijing's minister for public security, state media said Thursday.
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Nation
Over 3,000 compounds were issued during Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Melaka
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 3,396 compound notices issued throughout the 2024 Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which has been implemented since April 1.
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Cambodia
Cambodia on right track to achieving malaria-free goal by 2025, says PM Hun Manet
Cambodia is making significant progress towards achieving its self-imposed malaria-free goal by 2025, the country's Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday.
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AseanPlus News
Lao govt and its development partners pledge cooperation to improve maternal, child health
The Lao government and development partners launched a new partnership to improve maternal and child health and nutrition by helping to strengthen Laos' health and governance systems through the CONNECT initiative.
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Corporate News
ViTrox optimistic on semiconductor sector growth
KUALA LUMPUR: ViTrox Corp Bhd is optimistic that the global semiconductor industry will pick up its momentum gradually in the coming quarters.
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Brunei
Brunei braces for thunder and storms as more wind and heavy rain expected in coming weeks
The rainiy season is around the corner and The Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) said the country wil be going through tough conditions and high risk of flash floods in coming weeks.
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Nation
MCA and Fujian to forge stronger ties for mutual prosperity
PETALING JAYA: MCA and the Fujian provincial government will work together towards bringing together businesses from both sides for beneficial cooperation, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Football
Soccer-Dortmund and Leipzig meet in key battle for top four spot
BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund are bracing for their two most important matches of the season with Saturday's game at RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga followed by their Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Paris St Germain on Wednesday.
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Cambodia
Cambodia and Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation
Cambodia and Laos have vowed to boost their bilateral relations and regional cooperation for the benefit of the two countries and peoples, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit.
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Corporate News
Pavilion REIT’s 1Q net profit rises to RM83.2mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion-REIT) will work to optimise efficiency by managing its expenses in response to the increased property operating costs.
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Nation
Gilley's claim of Malaysia being 'unsafe' refuted by US travel advisory
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States maintains the lowest level of alert for its citizens travelling to Malaysia.