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Tablets
Ahmad Zahid: Gov’t aims to provide each student with a device, implementation in phases
The government aims to provide each student with a device to facilitate digital learning, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Entertainment
Anya Taylor-Joy pulls off insane driving stunts in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' – all without a driver's licence
In 'Furiosa', the British-American actress plays the titular role originally portrayed by Charlize Theron in the 2015 series reboot 'Mad Max: Fury Road'.
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Economy
Malaysia's economy grows 4.2% in 1Q, beating expectations
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of 4.2% in the first quarter of 2024, an increase from 3% growth in the preceding quarter as the economy was bolstered by strong private expenditure and a positive turnaround in exports.
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Camera
Loke: No plans to make installations of dashcams mandatory
There are no plans to make the installation of dashcams (dashboard cameras) mandatory in all vehicles in the country, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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World
Four deaths confirmed from severe storm that ravaged Houston
(Reuters) - A severe storm packing hurricane-force winds pummeled Houston on Thursday, killing at least four people, blowing windows out of high-rise buildings and leaving some 800,000 homes without power as much of the city was plunged into darkness, the mayor said.
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Singapore
35 promising young individuals from Singapore on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
An innovative idea to tackle the problem of toxic batteries has propelled entrepreneur Bryan Oh onto a coveted ranking of the region’s most promising young people – the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2024.
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Nation
Ulu Tiram police station attack: Suspect believed to be Jemaah Islamiyah member, says IGP
PETALING JAYA: The Suspect behind the Ulu Tiram police station attack is believed to be a member of Jemaah Islamiyah, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
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AseanPlus News
Three Hong Kong judges deny Jimmy Lai defence team’s request to recall key prosecution witness to the stand
West Kowloon Court said Lai’s team had ‘more than reasonable opportunities’ to test former Apple Daily publisher Cheung Kim-hung’s knowledge of ‘lunchbox meetings’Defence had more than two years to prepare their case after receiving sworn statements of Cheung and other witnesses
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AseanPlus News
How China’s EV overcapacity has come to a head after 15 years, and what’s in store for the industrial policy race with US and EU
Fresh US tariffs targeting China’s new-energy sector are imminent, threatening to thwart export efforts aimed at alleviating a market oversupplyAnalysts break down what this means across green and new-energy industries, and why the overcapacity scenario is not like those in China’s past
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AseanPlus News
UK move to prosecute 3 for allegedly spying for Hong Kong will sour ties between Britain and China, experts say
International relations expert Wilson Chan says it should be first time for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office officer to be charged under UK’s National Security ActLau Siu-kai, a consultant for semi-official Beijing think tank, says incident might trigger a new diplomatic row and worsen Sino-British relations
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong teacher on Wuhan study tour fails to return to home amid online claims of vice activities
Education Bureau refuses to address allegations, but says teacher and school taking part in trip last week must submit reportInternet users in WhatsApp groups and on LIHKG earlier claimed secondary school teacher arrested on mainland in connection with vice case
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong’s John Lee hits out at arrest of public officer over ‘unwarranted’ spying allegations by UK
British police earlier arrested Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office senior staff member and two others over allegations of spying for the cityCity leader also says he has no memory of meeting Hong Kong public officer during time in police, as picture of pair at ceremony in 2002 goes viral
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AseanPlus News
Taiwanese naval drones won’t be able to sink our ships, mainland Chinese media says
The project is inspired by Ukraine’s ‘swarming wolf packs’ which have decimated Russia’s Black Sea fleet but CCTV insists it could not happen to the PLA‘Is there any chance that these unmanned boats could be released to attack the vessels of the PLA Navy?’ analyst asks
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Technology
GM, LG agree on $150 million relief fund for Chevy Bolt EV owners over faulty batteries
(Reuters) - General Motors and South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution reached a settlement to establish a $150 million fund to provide monetary relief to Chevrolet Bolt EV owners who were affected by defective batteries, documents filed in a U.S. court on Thursday showed.
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Internet
Company manager loses over RM400,000 to non-existent investment scam
A private company manager lost RM401,075 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme.
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Economy
China's factories fire up but consumer, property weakness persists
BEIJING: China's factory output topped forecasts in April, helped by improving external demand, although retail sales unexpectedly slowed and the property sector remained a drag on the economy, piling pressure on Beijing to do more to support growth.
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Nation
HR Ministry takes recruitment firm to court over RM1mil back pay for 733 foreign workers
PETALING JAYA: A recruitment company is facing Industrial Court proceedings for failing to pay salary arrears to 733 Bangladeshi workers as directed in claim proceedings through the Human Resources Ministry.
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World
Exclusive-Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam forfeited at least $2.5 billion in foreign aid over the last three years and may lose another $1 billion because of administrative paralysis, the United Nations, the World Bank and Western donors told the government in a letter seen by Reuters.
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Nation
Man charged with distributing drugs in Ipoh
IPOH: A 47-year-old man has been charged at the Magistrate’s Court here with distributing about 9,200 grams of heroin.
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World
'Massive' French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia
SYDNEY/PARIS (Reuters) -French police reinforcements have started arriving in New Caledonia as part of a massive operation to regain control of the capital Noumea, the top French official in the Pacific island territory said on Friday.