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Internet
Anti-Scam Centre, banks help shield 82-year-old man in S’pore from scams that would have cost him RM13mil
An elderly man was targeted in three scam attempts over two months and would have lost a total of S$3.7mil, if not for the swift intervention of the police and his banks.
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Entertainment
Former K-pop star Jung Joon-young released after serving time for sex crimes
The former singer was embroiled in a scandal in 2019, when it was found that he had filmed and shared sex videos without the consent of the women in them.
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Japan
Sushi conveyer belts sliding into the past
TOKYO: Rotating conveyor belts, a once iconic staple of sushi-chain restaurants in Japan, are quickly sliding into history.
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Nation
Stern action must be taken on those culpable in sock issue, says King
PETALING JAYA: Stern action must be taken against those found culpable in the controversial sock issue, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
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Nation
Education Ministry issues heatwave guidelines for schools
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has issued guidelines for schools to protect students against the ongoing heatwave.
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Indonesia
Indonesia to import 22,500 tonnes rice from Cambodia for Aidilfitri
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Government is planning to import 22,500 tonnes of rice from Cambodia to complement domestic stocks in meeting the needs ahead of Aidilfitri, the National Food Agency (Bapanas) stated.
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Philippines
Philippines sees up to US$6bil of investments in casino sector in next 5 years
MANILA: Foreign and domestic firms are expected to invest much as US$6 billion in the Philippines' casino sector in the next five years, the head of its gaming regulator said, bolstering its status among Asia's top gambling destinations as competition increases.
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Energy
Oil slips as Russia lifts supplies, jet fuel demand stirs caution
SINGAPORE: Oil prices dipped on Tuesday due in part to the prospect of rising supply from Russia, slower-than-expected downstream demand in sectors such as jet fuel, and cautious trading ahead of the Fed's decision on U.S. interest rates.
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Nation
Honeymoon period over, time for real governance, says King
PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia said that he will implement his “true style of governance” after his honeymoon period ends in two weeks.
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Thailand
Call for legal action as airline refuses to let wheelchair user board flight
BANGKOK: A wheelchair user wrote to the Lawyers Council of Thailand, calling for legal action against an unnamed airline for not letting him board a flight to Chiang Rai.
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Cricket
Cricket-Australia call off T20 series v Afghanistan over women's rights
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia have called off a T20 series against Afghanistan citing a deteriorating human rights situation for women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday.
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Singapore
Woman horrified to find cockroach in Mr Bean drink
SINGAPORE: A woman was consuming her Mr Bean drink “happily” until she felt a crunch. It turned out to be a cockroach.
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Commodities
CPO prices set to pull back to RM3,800-RM4,000 per tonne in April - MPOC
KUALA LUMPUR: Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are anticipated to pull back to the RM3,800 to RM4,000 per tonne trading range in April 2024 from the current level of RM4,250 per tonne, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
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Nation
Health Ministry gives authority to 189 enforcement officers regarding smoking ban
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has authorised 189 enforcement officers such as auxiliary police, local authorities and other agencies under Section 3 of the Food Act 1983 (Act 281) to ensure public compliance with the ban on smoking in prohibited places.
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Books
Super granny fights villains and dementia in 'Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma'
Award-winning Singaporean junior graphic novel series 'Amazing Ash And Superhero Ah Ma' ends on a poignant note.
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Aviation
AirAsia expands presence with debut of AirAsia Cambodia
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) has announced the launch of its fifth airline, AirAsia Cambodia, scheduled to take off on May 2, 2024.
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Laos
Road repairs lead to discovery of Buddha images in Bokeo
VIENTIANE: A collection of Buddha images of unknown age and origin has been found in Tonpheung district, Bokeo province, and have been taken to Thongthip Phatthanaram temple in Yaitonpheung village for safekeeping.
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Nation
Politicians should build bridges, not escalate matters, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: Politicians should strive to build bridges instead of escalating situations when sensitive issues arise, says Anthony Loke.
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Nation
Govt conducting feasibility study on 'lemon law' for used vehicle sales
KUALA LUMPUR: A feasibility study is being conducted on the need for a "lemon law" to strengthen consumer protection laws, especially in the cases of used vehicle sales, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
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India
Indian YouTuber who allegedly provided snake venom at dance party arrested
NEW DELHI: An Indian YouTuber was arrested on Sunday (March 17) for allegedly providing snake venom at a dance party in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, reported Indian media outlets.