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Singapore
Singapore Air Force F-16 jet crashes at Tengah Air Base; pilot safe
SINGAPORE: A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jet crashed within Tengah Airbase at 12.35pm on Wednesday (May 8) after experiencing an issue during take-off.
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Internet
China vows to crack down on school bullying after student’s murder sparks public outrage
The China authorities have vowed to crack down on school bullying after a recent string of high-profile cases, including the murder of a 13-year-old boy in March, sparked a huge public outcry.
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AI
Hong Kong authorities to install AI tech at country parks to spot wildfires, tally visitors. But can it see the wood for the trees?
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department say using AI-based systems can ensure effective management of protected areas and save manpower‘. Management of these areas involves labour-intensive monitoring and surveillance work, such as land and sea patrols, as well as stationing of staff on-site,’ it adds.
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Style
2024 Met Gala: Looking back at a night of K-pop stars and breathtaking gowns
This year’s Met Gala saw celebrities pushing the boundaries with their outfit choices. The evening also saw, for the first time, a whole K-pop group appearing on the red carpet.
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Nation
China Daily Asia Pacific pays courtesy visit to Menara Star
PETALING JAYA: Delegates from English portal China Daily Asia Pacific paid a courtesy visit to Menara Star with the goal of understanding the dedication behind Star Media Group’s (SMG) operations.
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Gig economy
Injured Hong Kong delivery driver recovers RM7.28mil in suspected rhodium powder after ambush by robbers
Police say man, 52, was transporting items when white car collided with his vehicle in Sheung Shui and gang of four robbers attacked him and stole valuable metal. Driver pursued gang despite suffering head injuries, recovering backpack containing 10 containers holding 10kg of powdered substance believed to be rhodium.
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Thailand
Rain, heavy at times, to affect 54 Thai provinces
BANGKOK: Much of Thailand will again experience thundershowers with gusty winds and isolated heavy rains on Wednesday (May 8) due to the confluence of southeasterly and southerly winds prevailing over the upper part of the country, the Thai Meteorological Department said in the morning.
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Indonesia
Rape, terror and death at sea: How a boat carrying Rohingya children, women and men capsized
MEULABOH, Indonesia: Huddled on board the boat, the 12-year-old girl quaked with fear. The captain and crew who she says had tortured her and three other women and girls were not finished. And the punishment for disobedience, the men warned, would be death.
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Nation
M'sian teen charged with wildlife smuggling in Australia
PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian teenager was charged in Australia on Tuesday (May 7) with trying to smuggle exotic reptiles out of the country in February.
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Cambodia
Cambodia sends centuries-old famous reclining Vishnu statue for study, restoration in France
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia on Tuesday (May 7) held a blessing ceremony to mark the departure for France of a large bronze statue of the famous reclining Vishnu along with 39 fragments.
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Internet
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz.
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Indonesia
Four dead after MPV and train collide in East Java
JAKARTA: Four people were reported dead in a fatal accident after a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and a train collided in Indonesia’s Pasuruan district, East Java, on Tuesday (May 7), the police said.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Chocolates with 'no palm oil' labels seized from Labuan shops
KOTA KINABALU: Chocolates worth RM23,704 with "no palm oil" labels have been seized by Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry enforcement officers in Labuan.
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Markets
FBM KLCI drifts sideways in search of fresh leads
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's benchmark stock index erased earlier gains in the lead up the midday break as investors took profit in the absence of fresh leads to keep the rally afloat.
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Nation
Muhyiddin gets temporary release of passport to visit sick relative in Australia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here has allowed Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin temporary access to his passport for him to visit a cancer-stricken family member in Australia.
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Vietnam
Vietnam proposes law on industrial parks to attract high-quality investment
HANOI: Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed a new law on industrial parks to attract more investments, Vietnam News reported on Tuesday (May 7).
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Sabah & Sarawak
Army foils bid to smuggle 12 tonnes of onions into Indonesia
SIBU: The Malaysian Army's First Infantry Division (1st Division) foiled an attempt to smuggle 12,300kg of Holland onions into Indonesia on Tuesday (May 7).
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Banking
UOB posts small drop in quarterly profit, confident of maintaining key margin level
SINGAPORE: Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) posted a smaller-than-expected 2% drop in first-quarter profit on Wednesday and said it was confident of preventing further declines in its net interest margin.
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Singapore
Ex-transport minister Iswaran seeks clarity on prosecutors’ handling of his criminal case
SINGAPORE: Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who faces criminal charges involving more than S$400,000 worth of items, has filed an application to the High Court seeking clarity on the prosecution’s handling of the case against him.
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Philippines
US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
LAOAG, Philippines: Military force from the United States, Australian and the Philippines launched a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes to sink a ship Wednesday (May 8) as part of largescale war drills in waters facing the disputed South China Sea that have antagonised Beijing.