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Travel
Over 100-year-old railway track between Penang and Ipoh is now a trekker’s haven
From pitch-black tunnels to wide open vistas, this 10km stretch of railroad between Penang and Ipoh offers an intriguing and leisurely stroll.
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Know Your Medicines
Delivering drugs through the skin
Transdermal patches are an effective way of delivering regular doses of medicine in a painless and non-invasive way.
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Internet
As consumers lose millions to gift card scams, US lawmakers pressure businesses
Gift cards, which are easy to find at almost any big box retailer, are a popular gift for holidays, birthdays and graduations. Scammers love gift cards because they’re money that can be easily moved, often irreversibly, with few protections for consumers, according to fraud specialists.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Teen skater Trew eyeing Paris after rolling off with Laureus award
MADRID (Reuters) - Resplendent in a pink dress with matching sneakers, 14-year-old Arisa Trew performed a kickflip on her skateboard in a unique red carpet entrance to the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid before rolling away with a trophy in her category.
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Forex
Ringgit opens slightly easier against US$ ahead of macro data
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit lost ground slightly against the US dollar as the market awaits more macro data releases this week, including the US advance gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter and March Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data to gauge the future interest rate outlook.
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Stock on the Move
Topmix jumps 32% on ACE Market debut
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Topmix Bhd opened at 41 sen a share on its trading debut, representing a 32.3% or 10 sen premium over its initial public offering (IPO) price on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.
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Nation
Two copters crash during training in Lumut
PETALING JAYA: Two naval helicopters crashed during training at the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) stadium in Lumut, Perak on Tuesday (April 23).
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Technology
Xiaomi secures lock-in orders of more than 70,000 SU7 cars
BEIJING (Reuters) - Xiaomi secured lock-in orders of more than 70,000 SU7 cars as of Saturday, its founder Lei Jun told an investor conference on Tuesday.
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Nation
Girl, 11, safely coaxed down from tahfiz centre roof in Kampar
IPOH: Firemen successfully persuaded an 11-year-old girl to come down from the roof of a tahfiz centre in Kampar.
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Social media
Elon Musk loses Australia court hearing on Sydney knife attack posts
Elon Musk’s social network X has been hit with an interim injunction by an Australian court to remove footage of a stabbing attack, prompting a furious response from the owner who accused the government of censorship.
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Nation
Delivery rider dies after falling into irrigation canal in Jertih
JERTIH: A delivery rider died after his motorcycle skidded off the road and fell into an irrigation canal in Kampung Gerai here on Monday (April 23) night.
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Corporate News
Ancom Logistics to acquire environment solutions firm in RM120mil deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Ancom Logistics Bhd (ALB) has proposed to acquire the entire share capital of Green Lagoon Technology Sdn Bhd for RM120mil, in exchange for one billion new shares in ALB at an issue price of 12 sen per share.
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Robotics
This updated version of the Atlas robot is ready to start work
Boston Dynamics has unveiled an updated version of its famous Atlas bipedal robot, in a much more dexterous, agile, fully electric and autonomous form.
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Travel
Adventure and joy in 4x4 convoys: Going overland will satisfy your wanderlust
Pack your bags and gather your friends for a road trip to satiate your thirst for exploration.
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Nation
Tok Mat to meet counterpart in China during three-day trip to Beijing
PUTRAJAYA: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is undertaking an official visit to China from April 23 to 25, his first since he assumed office in December 2023.
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Commodities
Oil rises in early Asian trading, Middle East tensions remain in focus
OIL prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Tuesday, reversing losses from the previous session, as investors continued to assess the risk from geopolitical concerns in the Middle East.
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Markets
FBM KLCI seen rebounding for a fifth consecutive day
KUALA LUMPUR: The rebound on Bursa Malaysia is expected to continue on Tuesday as fears over rising tensions in the Middle East subside and market sentiment improves.
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World
Moderate earthquake strikes Taiwan
TAIPEI: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit Taiwan at 8.04am on Tuesday (April 23).
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Entertainment
Paris Hilton introduces baby daughter in new family photos
On Instagram, the socialite shared a series of photos of her with daughter London Marilyn Hilton-Reum, her son Phoenix Barron Hilton Reum, and her husband, Carter Reum, in a scenic garden setting.
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Travel
Fooling fish with lures: How artificial fishing lures work
Using the laws of aerodynamics, crankbaits mimic fish movements to trigger bites from predatory fish.