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AseanPlus News
Over two years’ jail for man who assaulted Malaysian actor with baton at Singapore Expo event
A man who attacked a Malaysian celebrity with an extendable baton during a fan meeting at the Singapore Expo in March 2023 was sentenced to two years, four months and two weeks’ jail on April 25.
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Nation
Defenceless senior citizen gets chilli sauce in face, badly beaten by robber
JASIN: A sickly 61-year-old man had chilli sauce splashed in his face before being brutally attacked in a robbery at his home in Kampung Ayer Tawar, Merlimau here.
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Auto
China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate
BEIJING: China's largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday with the biggest names showing off their latest electric vehicles (EVs), underlining how the world's largest auto market is already in an all-electric state of mind, and isn't looking back.
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AseanPlus News
Chinese student in Boston gets nine months in prison for threatening pro-democracy schoolmate
Xiaolei Wu, who was studying jazz at the Berklee College of Music, will be deported after serving his sentence in a US prison, a federal judge ordersJudge says the punishment should serve as a deterrent to other Chinese students who might commit crimes, especially actions to suppress free speech
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World
Russian missile damages civilian, railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Cherkasy region, air force says
KYIV (Reuters) - A Russian missile damaged critical infrastructure and injured six people in Ukraine's central Cherkasy region on Thursday, the regional governor said.
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Nation
New mention date set for accused in boyfriend murder case
BANTING: The Magistrate’s Court here set May 28 as the new date for the next mention of the case of a part-time female model, who allegedly murdered her boyfriend in a residential unit in Rimbayu Perennia, Telok Panglima Garang, last month.
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World
Iran's judiciary confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi death sentence
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's judiciary confirmed the death sentence of well-known Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi but added that he is entitled to a sentence reduction, state media reported on Thursday.
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Technology
Artificial intelligence offers an opportunity to improve EV batteries
Artificial intelligence’s next target is the electric vehicle battery.
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Nation
Copter tragedy: Form an RCI to investigate crash, says Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR: A Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) must be set up to find out the causes of the recent helicopter tragedy in Lumut, Perak and determine the remedial action needed to prevent a repeat, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
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Nation
Casino licence for Forest City a 'lie', says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed a news report that Putrajaya is mulling a second casino license for Forest City.
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AseanPlus News
The dominance of the EPL brand with football fans in South-East Asia - and it will continue to soar say legends from Man Utd and Liverpool
When it comes football in this region - South-East Asia - the EPL brand just dwarfs the rest of the top leagues. In this region , the English Premier League and its players are spoken in just about every nook and corner of the countries in this region.
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Corporate News
Unilever beats first quarter sales forecasts, sticks to 2024 outlook
UNILEVER said on Thursday its first-quarter sales rose by a better than expected 4.4%, as one of the world's biggest consumer goods groups won back shoppers who had traded down to cheaper products.
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Books
Malaysian author highlights story sharing for stronger bonds
Malachi Edwin Vethamani explores strong female characters and the Malaysian Indian experience in his latest collection
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Energy
Oil steady as market weighs US demand concerns, Middle East conflict risks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices steadied on Thursday after settling lower in the previous day, as signs of retreating fuel demand in the U.S., the world's biggest oil user, contended with widening conflict risks in the key Middle East producing region.
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Nation
Littoral combat ship probe still ongoing, says Azam Baki
GUA MUSANG: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has never stopped the investigations into the construction of the Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), says its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
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Nation
Dr M among those under MACC probe for asset declaration, says Azam Baki
PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is among those investigated regarding asset declarations, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah state assembly passes new Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Enactment
KOTA KINABALU: The State Legislative Assembly approved the new Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Enactment 2024 and Energy Commission of Sabah Enactment (Amendment No. 2) 2024 on Thursday (April 25).
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Smartphones
Apple still leads high-end smartphone sales in China, but Huawei and Honor are catching up
Apple in the first quarter shipped nearly 4 million fewer iPhones than a year ago in China, putting it behind Honor and Huawei, according to IDC. Apple is still No 1 in China’s premium segment, which consists of handsets priced over US$600, but it is losing market share to Honor and Huawei.
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Family
Age no barrier for these musical seniors and their melody journey
Defying ageist stereotypes, musical stalwarts Chin San Sooi and Lam Siu Chong form their own music company to enrich Malaysia's music tapestry.
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Living
Why this Italian dairy plant only hires employees over 60YO
In one of Italy’s oldest dairies, known for its mozzarella and Grana Padano cheese, people under the age of 60 don’t stand a chance to get hired. The owner swears by the enthusiasm of the elderly.