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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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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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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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Corporate News
KLCCP Stapled Group optimistic on sustaining growth in 2026 amid rising economic uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR: KLCC Property Holdings Bhd and KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (KLCC REIT), collectively known as KLCCP Stapled Group, remain optimistic on sustaining their positive performance in 2026 amid rising economic uncertainties.
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World
US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports
April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. administration is bringing forward immigration hearings for deportations of migrant children in custody by weeks or even months in a bid to accelerate the process, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing administration officials and lawyers for the children.
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World
Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
DAKAR, April 28 (Reuters) - Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the Trump administration's effort to overhaul foreign aid.
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India
Vijay under fire: Villagers in Madurai, India, protest against movie ‘Jana Nayagan’, demand urgent edits and apology
TAMIL NADU, (India): The drama around 'Jana Nayagan' just got louder and this time, it's not about leaks or delays. It's coming straight from the ground, with real people raising real anger.
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Corporate News
Avaland unit to purchase Tmn U-Thant land for RM86mil
PETALING JAYA: Avaland Bhd has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire three adjoining parcels of freehold land in Taman U-Thant, Kuala Lumpur, for RM86.04mil as part of its expansion in the Klang Valley.
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Technology
Citigroup lifts AI market view to over $4 trillion on enterprise adoption
April 28 (Reuters) - Citigroup raised its global artificial intelligence market forecast, citing faster-than-expected enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence tools for coding and automation, with companies such as Anthropic showing strong revenue growth.
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World
Sweden warns of potential jet fuel shortage
STOCKHOLM, April 28 (Reuters) - Sweden is issuing an early warning of a potential shortage of jet fuel stemming from the war in the Middle East, Energy Minister Ebba Busch said on Tuesday.
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Indonesia
Indonesia plans overhaul of 1,800 rail crossings after deadly train crash
JAKARTA: (Bernama-Xinhua) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Tuesday (April 28) that the government plans to revamp around 1,800 railway crossings across the country following a train collision in Bekasi late Monday that killed at least 14 people and injured 84 others, reported Xinhua
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Nation
Malaysia eyes RM158bil in green investments over next decade, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has positioned itself as a gateway for green investment in South-East Asia, with the government forecasting up to US$40bil (RM158.04bil) in capital inflows over the next decade, says Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.
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Markets
FBM KLCI ends at intraday high, bucks weaker regional markets
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rebounded to end Tuesday at its intraday high, bucking the weaker performance of regional markets.
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Cricket
Cricket-England's Sciver-Brunt aiming to end title drought at T20 World Cup
April 28 (Reuters) - England have underachieved since winning the 2017 Women's World Cup and they are determined to put that right when they host the Twenty20 edition on home soil in June, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said.
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Comment
Active neutrality in a dangerous era: Malaysia's test from Hormuz to Strait of Malacca
The war over Iran is no longer only a Gulf crisis. Its consequences are travelling through maritime chokepoints, monetary systems and Malaysian household budgets.
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Nation
Grass cutter jailed 30 years, caned for trafficking over 1kg of cannabis
SHAH ALAM: The High Court here has sentenced a Pakistani grass cutter to 30 years' imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane after finding him guilty of trafficking 1.4kg of cannabis.
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Nation
Penang demolishes Waterfall Cafe after 35 years of failed talks
GEORGE TOWN: Penang authorities demolish Waterfall Cafe in George Town after failed talks over relocation and unpaid rent, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
