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Nation
Man hacked to death in Klang
PETALING JAYA: A 34-year-old man was hacked to death during a fight in Taman Sentosa, Klang, on Wednesday (Dec 17) night.
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AI
China’s Qwen and DeepSeek edge out US AI models in Christian values benchmark
US start-up Gloo's Flourishing AI Christian benchmark tested how the output of AI models 'help people flourish', CEO Pat Gelsinger said.
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Wellness
More treatment options for shoulder issues
There are a number of new treatments available for more advanced problems with this important joint.
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Living
Providing early intervention and therapy for kids with special needs in the US
Kindering, a non-profit organisation in Seattle, provides early intervention and therapy for children with special needs.
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Technology
Fermi denies report that Amazon was prospective tenant in stalled project
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Data center real estate investment company Fermi on Wednesday denied a report that said Amazon was a prospective tenant and that it withdrew funding from the company's project.
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Nation
Border Control calls for police expertise to curb smuggling at entry points
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) requires the expertise of the police to tackle challenges at the country's entry points, particularly the smuggling of contraband, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
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Economy
Australia dollar suffers with stocks, kiwi underwhelmed by GDP
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was on the defensive on Thursday as losses in global equity markets sapped risk sentiment, while its New Zealand counterpart struggled to find any comfort in an upside surprise for economic growth at home.
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Nation
Johor Immigration detains 356 undocumented foreigners in Tebrau factory raid
JOHOR BARU: A total of 356 undocumented foreign nationals were detained by the Immigration Department during a raid on a computer component factory in the Tebrau industrial area here.
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Technology
OpenAI discussed raising tens of billions at about $750 billion valuation, the Information reports
Dec 17 (Reuters) - OpenAI has held preliminary talks with some investors about raising funds at a valuation of around $750 billion, the Information reported on Wednesday.
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Technology
Apple opens iPhone to alternative app stores in Japan
(Corrects first paragraph to reflect that the changes apply only to iPhones, not other Apple devices)
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Technology
Exclusive-Amazon, Walmart shareholder pushes firms to report impact of Trump's immigration policies
NEW YORK, Dec 18 - A union-aligned investment group sent letters to Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Wednesday, asking how U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies were impacting their finances and supply chains, according to the documents seen by Reuters.
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Nation
Social media at 16: Protection or digital necessity?
KUALA LUMPUR: In today's borderless digital age, social media platforms such as TikTok, X, YouTube and WhatsApp are no longer unfamiliar territory for children and teenagers. These platforms have become their preferred spaces for play and entertainment, learning, information-seeking and social interaction. It is not an exaggeration to say that many of them are "growing up" faster in the virtual world than in real life.
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Forex
Ringgit opens near five-year high at 4.07 vs US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher at the 4.07 level against the US dollar, the best level seen in close to five years, despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY), as market participants continued to assess the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy outlook.
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Markets
FBM KLCI edges down at open as consolidation pressures remain
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged lower on Thursday as investors sought for direction headed after Wall Street's tech-driven sell-off.
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Nation
Disciplinary action against enforcement officers must follow due process, says AKPS chief
PUTRAJAYA: Integrity issues in enforcement agencies are longstanding, but disciplinary action against errant officers must adhere to due legal process, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
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Nation
Online Safety Act must balance enforcement with engagement, says consumer group
PETALING JAYA: Enforcement under the Online Safety Act (Onsa) must balance regulation with engagement to encourage genuine cooperation, says Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association president Siraj Jalil.
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Entertainment
HK star Kenneth Ma returns to work 2 days after dad's funeral, praised for professionalism
The 51-year-old laid his father to rest on Dec 11, holding a modest funeral attended by family and close friends.
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Football
Soccer-Ecuador international Pineida dies in attack, says club
QUITO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Ecuador international Mario Pineida died on Wednesday after being attacked in the city of Guayaquil, his Ecuadorean team Barcelona Sporting Club said in a statement.
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World
Ukrainian drones hit tanker in Russia's Rostov port causing deaths, mayor says
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones hit a tanker in the southern Russian port of Rostov-on-Don, killing and injuring a number of people and sparking a fire, the city's mayor was quoted as saying early on Thursday.
