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Nation
Cost of building materials has increased by over 12%, says Economy Ministry
PETALING JAYA: The cost of building materials has gone up by over 12% due to knock-on effects of rising fuel prices, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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Corporate News
Alpha IVF to boost growth with new centres
KUALA LUMPUR: Alpha IVF Group Bhd expects the progressive rollout of new centres to drive stronger growth, reinforcing its position as a leading regional fertility specialist.
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World
US soldier accused of gambling on Maduro arrives in court
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army soldier charged with winning $400,000 by using insider information to bet on the removal of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in court on Tuesday, where he is expected to be asked how he pleads to fraud charges.
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Technology
Analysis-SpaceX ties Musk compensation to Mars colonization goal
April 28 (Reuters) - SpaceX's board has approved a compensation plan for founder Elon Musk with goals as futuristic and celestial as the company's ambitions: colonizing Mars and running data centers in outer space.
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Corporate News
Bank Islam issues 10th tranche of RM1bil Sukuk Murabahah
PETALING JAYA: Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has issued its 10th tranche of RM1bil Senior Sukuk Murabahah, part of its RM10bil Sukuk Murabahah Programme.
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AseanPlus News
A night full of love as the 'Joy Splash' KL show sparks in glory in pure ReVeluv style with Malaysian fans
In line with the name of Joy's first solo concert, the 2026 Joy Asia Tour (JOY SPLASH), the tour that saw the K-pop superstar stop in Malaysia was a big success.
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Nation
Food supply chain shows early stress as fuel costs rise, says Akmal Nasrullah
PETALING JAYA: Cost pressures are beginning to emerge in the domestic food supply chain, says Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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Technology
Musk lawyer says OpenAI 'stole a charity,' as trial against AI firms, Sam Altman begins
OAKLAND, California, April 28 (Reuters) - A lawyer for Elon Musk told jurors at the start of a high-stakes trial against OpenAI on Tuesday that the defendants undermined his vision that artificial intelligence be used to benefit society, because the defendants were interested in collecting riches for themselves.
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Technology
Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags
April 28 (Reuters) - Spotify forecast second-quarter earnings below estimates on Tuesday, citing more spending on marketing for new features as growth in major markets of Europe and North America slowed, sending its shares down 11%.
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Corporate News
Kimlun issues RM26.4mil ICP
PETALING JAYA: Kimlun Corp Bhd has issued Islamic commercial papers (ICP) with a nominal value of RM26.4mil under its existing Islamic commercial papers programme.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Assemblyman urges TVET curriculum revamp for high-skilled roles
KOTA KINABALU: Sungai Manila assemblyman Hazem Mubarak Tun Musa has called for a major overhaul of Sabah's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum to prepare youth for high-skilled roles in emerging industries.
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Sabah & Sarawak
End cycle of empty promises and resolve Sabah infrastructure woes, urges Luyang rep
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government must be firm in delivering basic services to the people and end the cycle of empty promises, says an Opposition assemblyman.
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear power station
DHAKA: Bangladesh will begin loading uranium fuel into its first nuclear power station on Tuesday (April 28), a key step towards bringing the 2,400 megawatt plant online to ease pressure on the overstretched power grid.
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Entertainment
Nicole Kidman was rushed to hospital on first day filming of new TV series, co-star says
Nick Offerman co-stars with Kidman in the new series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'.
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Nation
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in several states until 9pm (April 28)
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 9pm on Tuesday (April 28).
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Technology
Big Tech investors to gauge payoff as AI spending set to hit $600 billion
April 28 (Reuters) - Big Tech has spent hundreds of billions of dollars over three years to power the artificial intelligence boom. But investors still want one answer: will all this pay off?
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AseanPlus News
“Circus of Life” to warm hearts this Mother’s Day, opening nationwide on May 7
Tom Phan delivers a powerful debut performance with an intense one-take hysterical scene in a movie that has been winning rave international reviews.
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Thailand
Thailand may charge Thais THB1,000 per overseas trip to fund ‘Tiew Khon La Krueng’
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Ministry is discussing with the Finance Ministry reviving a 1983 law to charge Thais THB1,000 per overseas trip, aiming to raise THB10bn a year for a domestic travel subsidy scheme.
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Nation
Melaka boy dies after falling into drain
MELAKA: A 12-year-old boy who was found unconscious after falling into a drain in Taman Ayer Keroh Height here died on Monday (April 27) night.
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