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Advertising & Media
Putra Brand Awards results imminent, with some surprises in store
PETALING JAYA: The much-awaited results for the Putra Brand Awards (PBA) and Putra Aria Brand Awards (PABA) for 2024 have been finalised.
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Eating Out
Lavish festive spread
THE sight of a glistening 50kg Wagyu leg with Level 5 marbling on a buffet counter, can stop a person in his tracks.
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Laos
Deadly poisoned drinks raise alarm
A little town known as a backpacker paradise in northern Laos has come under the spotlight for a mass poisoning case that has killed at least six tourists and potentially injured scores of others.
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Bangladesh
Protesters find bionic strength
Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs.
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Pakistan
Mobile and net services partially stopped
THE nation has suspended mobile and Internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital.
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Indonesia
Resisting cultural erosion, one Balinese dance at a time
Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering.
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Investment
Fund manager scores double on Trump victory
NEW YORK: As a money manager, Scott Bessent’s years of inconsistent performance have contributed to a nearly 90% decline in his hedge fund’s assets.
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Corporate News
How secure is M’sia’s energy value chain?
THERE used to be a division between the energy company’s information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks. However, the digitalisation of generation-transmission-distribution-retail systems has seen the convergence of these ecosystems.
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Philippines
On alert after Sara hitman threat
THE country’s security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice-President Sara Duterte (pic) against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, a top official said, describing it as a “matter of national security”.
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India
Billionaire summoned to explain bribery
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani were summoned by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to explain allegations that they paid more than US$250mil (RM1.17bil) in bribes to win solar-power contracts, Press Trust of India reported.
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Property
Positive market sentiment
PETALING JAYA: The local residential property sector is poised for steady growth in the final quarter of 2024, underpinned by continued demand for homes on the back of positive market sentiment.
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Japan
Sado mines memorial held despite S. Korea boycott
THE country held a memorial ceremony yesterday near the Sado Island Gold Mines despite a last-minute boycott of the event by South Korea that highlighted tensions between the neighbours over the issue of Korean-forced labourers at the site before and during World War II.
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Advertising & Media
Decoding the ‘Attention Economy’
PETALING JAYA: An explosion of channels and content has only resulted in a dearth of attention.
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Singapore
PM set to take over ruling party
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to take charge of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), consolidating his leadership ahead of a general election due next year.
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Economy
Challenges persist in attracting FDIs
PETALING JAYA: Although Malaysia is on the radar of foreign investors, challenges persist in further boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country.
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Nation
Young heroes and shining stars recognised
KUALA LUMPUR: A heartwarming tale of bravery took the spotlight at the National Children’s Day 2024 celebration, where Muhammad Asri Rosli, 14, was honoured with the Pingat Hang Tuah Award.
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Nation
Seafood supply in Penang stable for now
GEORGE TOWN: Seafood supply here is stable for now but unpredictable weather in the coming weeks could affect fishermen’s catches.
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Economy
Sarawak targets more floating solar for its hydroelectric dams
KUCHING: Sarawak is advancing more floating solar projects on its major hydroelectric dams.
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Nation
Taking little leaps towards literacy
GEORGE TOWN: Tucked inside a cosy restaurant in Tanjung Bungah here is The Literary Frog, a free community library founded by American expatriate Amanda Goodrich.This book lovers’ spot boasts over 3,000 donated titles, spanning various genres.
