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Global
Singapore loses 'world’s best airport’ crown
The 12-time winner Singapore is edged out of the top spot by its Middle Eastern rival Qatar in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024.
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Social media
US student hospitalised after trying dangerous TikTok ‘blackout challenge’
School officials in New Jersey warned parents on April 17 to talk to their kids about the persistent, dangerous and sometimes deadly TikTok “blackout challenge” after an attempt sent a student to the hospital.
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Living
This police department in California is now 'autism certified'
Modesto Police Department undergoes specialised training to enhance interactions with people with autism in its community.
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Nation
MoU on allocations to Opposition to be drafted soon, says Fadillah
PETALING JAYA: A Memorandum of Understanding will be drafted following the government's agreement to consider channelling allocations to Opposition members, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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Thailand
Explosion at Thai ice factory leaves 128 injured
BANGKOK: A total of 128 people were injured in an explosion at an ice manufacturing factory in Bang Lamung district of Chonburi province on Wednesday (April 17) night, local officials reported early on Thursday morning.
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Philippines
Philippine Coast Guard to join military drills with United States
MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday (April 18) it will participate for the first time in an annual joint military exercise conducted by the country and the United States.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Mt Ruang eruption: Passengers at Kota Kinabalu airport caught in limbo
KOTA KINABALU: Passengers at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) are caught in limbo amidst cancellations of flights due to the volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang in Indonesia's Sulawesi.
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Singapore
Cordlife files police report against former employees for potential wrongdoings
SINGAPORE: Cordlife’s board of directors on April 17 lodged a police report over potential wrongdoings, amid an internal probe.
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Nation
Eight FRU personnel charged with having mouse deer meat in Seremban
SEREMBAN: Eight Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to a charge of being in possession of mouse deer meat, which is a protected species.
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Technology
Layoff whiplash scars workers who find new jobs only to lose them
Unlike previous cycles, when employers might do one big layoff, lately employers have done multiple rounds of cuts, and certain sectors like recruitment and marketing have been hit particularly hard. That’s left some workers on edge, with an increasing share of jobseekers saying it’s likely they’ll get laid off from their current or new job in the next six months, according to ZipRecruiter Inc.
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Nation
MACC arrests two bank officers for allegedly soliciting bribes
MELAKA: Two bank officers have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly soliciting bribes totalling RM316,064 from several law firms here.
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Indonesia
On alert for further Mt Ruang eruptions as evacuations continue, airport closed
JAKARTA: Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano after it belched explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, officials said on Thursday (April 18), declaring the highest alert on the situation.
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Sabah & Sarawak
S'wak's 'build first, reimburse later' approach cuts costs, says Dr Annuar
SIBU: Sarawak's "build first, reimburse later" approach helps save substantial time and costs in repairing and building schools and clinics, says Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee.
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Indonesia
Indonesia airport near volcano closed after Mt Ruang eruptions
JAKARTA: The nearest Indonesian international airport to a volcano that erupted five times in recent days has been ordered closed for 24 hours due to volcanic ash, the transport ministry said on Thursday (April 18).
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Indonesia
Mt Ruang: Last eruptions before Wednesday occurred in 2002, 1949
PETALING JAYA: The last eruption of Mount Ruang in Sulawesi, Indonesia, before Wednesday (April 17) was in 2002, according to the Smithsonian Institution.
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Mobile apps
European Union questions TikTok on new app that pays users for watching
European Union regulators said on April 17 they’re seeking details from TikTok on a new app from the video sharing platform that pays users to watch videos.
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Focus
What does an increase in Iran-Israel tensions mean for us?
Israel’s Western allies, including the United States and European Union, have pledged support for the zionist state against Iran – signalling that the war games are far from over.
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Myanmar
In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink
MYAWADDY: Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ruling junta last week, offers a glimpse of dynamics playing out across the country as its vaunted military reels from battlefield losses.
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Cricket
Cricket-Ex-Australia skipper Lanning details health issues she faced before international retirement
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former Australia women's captain Meg Lanning said she struggled with weight loss and insomnia before her shock retirement from international cricket last year.
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AseanPlus News
Markets rise as traders consider US rate outlook
HONG KONG: Asian markets rose Thursday (April 18) with traders mulling the outlook for US interest rates as Federal Reserve officials questioned the need for a cut anytime soon.