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The remains of Royal Malaysian Navy pilot, Lieutenant T. Sivasutan, who perished in the helicopter crash in Lumut on Tuesday (April 23) has been cremated at ... Show more thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
Saudi Arabia: Any visa holder can now perform Umrah: Pilgrims encouraged to utilise Nusuk app to obtain Umrah permit, adhere to ritual timings
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Thai Banks Cut Rate for Some Borrowers After Pressure From PM: Thailand’s biggest commercial banks agreed to temporarily lower borrowing costs for vulnerable ...
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Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has proposed making the mastery of Bahasa Melayu a prerequisite to getting citizenship ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703611
Indonesia raises interest rates to support sliding rupiah: Currency has lost nearly 5% of its value against dollar this year amid expected delays to US rate cuts
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Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons: The investigation comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent ...
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A powerful ethnic army has captured another base from Myanmar’s junta forces, this time in the far south of the country, in the latest in a string of setbacks ... Show more #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/dawei-capture-04252024045436.html
Before Israel’s war on Gaza: Other times US campuses became battlegrounds: Students from Columbia and other US universities have protested the Vietnam war ...
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US SEC expected to deny spot ether ETFs next month, industry sources say: U.S. issuers and other firms expect the Securities and Exchange Commission to deny ...
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Bonds at Risk from Asia’s Most Inflation-Sensitive Central Bank: Emerging Asia’s worst-performing sovereign bonds are at risk of further declines as the ...
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IN PICTURES: It’s scorching in Thailand with the heat index in Bangkok expected to rise above 52°C. A deadly heatwave is currently sweeping the kingdom and ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/heatstroke-kills-30-thailand-year-kingdom-bakes-4291216
‘Afraid to sleep at home’: Myanmar civilians flee to Thai border as conflict intensifies
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EPF members can withdraw minimum of RM50 from Account 3 at any time: PETALING JAYA: Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can make withdrawals of a minimum ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/epf-members-can-withdraw-minimum-of-rm50-from-account-3-at-any-time
Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/critically-endangered-raffles-banded-langur-eco-linkbke-spotted-first-time-nparks-desmond-lee-4291126
LISTEN | 'We did not fail': NPA speaks out on high-profile state capture cases
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Muhammad Syafie Ismail, the driver of the black Saab in the fatal Tampines accident, leaves the State Courts on S$30,000 bail ... Show more
Climate Policy Is Working: Double Down on What’s Succeeding Instead of Despairing Over What’s Not
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This is the world’s 3rd-largest floating #solar plant - and it could grow 5 times bigger.
Read more about the Forum’s work to advance clean energy investment ... Show more #Indonesia www.weforum.org/publications/policy-opportunities-to-advance-clean-energy-investment-in-indonesia/ #energy #climatechange
Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests: The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated ...
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Happy Birthday, Kelly Clarkson! See the first 'American Idol' winner through the years
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First major construction tender for Changi Airport T5 launched in March: Chee Hong Tat
straitstimes.com/singapore/first-major-construction-tender-for-changi-airport-t5-launched-in-march-chee-hong-tat
YOURSAY | MCA needs to let go of animosity towards DAP: ‘I thought you guys had already kissed and made up?’
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Malaysia mulls over casino as part of Special Economic Zone plans to boost Forest City, say sources
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-mulls-over-casino-as-part-of-special-economic-zone-plans-to-boost-forest-city
Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border: A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-rebel-group-says-it-withdraws-key-town-thai-border-2024-04-24/
Malaysia is in talks with tycoons to open a casino in Forest City, a US$100 billion (RM480 billion) project in Johor that threatens to become a white elephant ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703564
Senior Seaman Joanna Felicia Rohna was laid to rest at Kampung Engkaroh Christian cemetery in Serian, Sarawak at 11am on Thursday (April 25) ... Show more www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/copter-tragedy-able-seaman-joanna-felicia-rohanna-laid-to-rest thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
Jumbo Jet donates two fire tenders to GFS: The Guyana Fire Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of two foreign used fire tenders ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/25/news/guyana/jumbo-jet-donates-two-fire-tenders-to-gfs/
Tampines accident: Man to be charged with 4 offences including dangerous driving causing death
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-man-charged-42-year-old-black-saab-2-killed-4288821
#HeatAlert . Today could be the hottest day. The forecast predicts highs of 43°C in the North and 40°C in Bangkok. Stay hydrated!
A senior Myanmar military official has not been seen in public for weeks following a drone attack, leading to speculation he might have been wounded ... Show more
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world': SINGAPORE -- Born and raised in Singapore, Divya Loudon thinks her future may lie ...
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Pro-China Philippine governor, Manuel Mamba, who opposes US drills, removed from office for illegal use of election funds
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260336/pro-china-philippine-governor-manuel-mamba-who-opposes-us-drills-removed-office-illegal-use-election
A defeat in the upcoming by-election would force Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his coalition to return to the drawing board instead of riding on the notion ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703491
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The heat index that will be felt in Metro Manila will hit 45 degrees celsius this Thursday, according to PAGASA.
"I was trying to live up to what other people wanted for me."Tennis champion Coco Gauff is playing for herself now time.com/collection/time100-leadership-series/6970223/coco-gauff-interview-2024/
An aide to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming is expected to be named as the DAP candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703433
Khmer Krom protest in Phnom Penh, calling for the release of 13 Khmer Krom monks and activists who are jailed in Vietnam.
COE quota to increase by 2.7% in May-July quarter: SINGAPORE: There will be a 2.7 per cent increase in the overall supply of Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-may-july-quarter-increase-lta-4288611
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, praised King Salman and Crown Prince ... Show more
Sheikh Hamdan shares video of diving expedition to inaugurate Dubai Reef: It is the world’s largest marine conservation initiative, the Dubai Crown Prince wrote
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Thai c.bank minutes show economy expanding, uncertainty remains: Thailand's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace in 2024 than 2023 supported by private ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/thai-cbank-minutes-show-economy-expanding-uncertainty-remains-2024-04-24/
‘I must eat at the same place my fave singer did’: Singapore banks on K-content to draw visitors
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/i-must-eat-at-the-same-place-my-fave-singer-did-singapore-banks-on-k-content-to-draw-visitors
The founder and administrator of Wake Up Singapore, Ariffin Sha, has been charged over the publication of an online article about a purported miscarriage at KK ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wake-singapore-administrator-charged-article-falsehood-kkh-miscarriage-claims-court-4287706
Eggs are getting smaller as extreme heat exacts heavy toll on poultry and livestock
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/25/eggs-are-getting-smaller-as-extreme-heat-exacts-heavy-toll-on-poultry-and-livestock
Morning Bid: Japan's FX no-show, Meta plunges: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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Quick Glance: Market Volatility in Asia: Impact of Meta's Losses
- The depreciation of Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar and potential actions by monetary authorities are at the forefront of Asian markets.
- Post-market gains from U.S. tech giant Meta could impact Asian markets as shares dropped by 10% after trading hours.
- Concerns surrounding currencies are escalating as the dollar breached 155.00 yen on Wednesday without any indication of intervention from Japanese authorities. Will Tokyo take action?
- Given the current environment that led to a rare joint statement on exchange rates from the United States, Japan, and South Korea this month, no possibilities can be ruled out.
In South China Sea, Xi Jinping's Ships Are Winning the Battle for Oil and Gas - Bloomberg
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Paid articlePaid Malaysia helicopter crash victims’ children to get 1,000 ringgit each, plus other aid: education ministry
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Huat ah! 4-room Bedok flat sells for a lucky $888,888, psf also $888: Back in January, we shared the news of an auspicious HDB sale, where a four-room flat in ...
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BM test in maternity ward? Surendran drubs Umno Youth chief: Ex-MP tells Akmal to read the Federal Constitution.
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Paid articlePaid Vietnamese experts say Hanoi should push Phnom Penh to delay a Cambodian canal project to allow consultation in order to protect the Mekong River Delta ... Show more www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/vietnam-cambodia-canal-04242024062321.html
Malaysia’s ex-PM Abdullah Badawi admitted to hospital for ‘lung issues’: Pak Lah, 84, was warded in the National Heart Institute’s critical care unit.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-s-ex-pm-abdullah-badawi-admitted-to-hospital-for-lung-issues
'This is the best country to live in, period': US woman visited 193 countries before settling down in Singapore
asiaone.com/lifestyle/best-country-live-period-us-woman-visits-193-countries-settling-down-singapore-krazy-koala-max-chernov
MACC has a new lead on the whereabouts of former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s son-in-law Muhammad Adlan Berhan, who is wanted over alleged corruption ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703624
Vietnam court jails soft drinks tycoon in $40 million scam case: HO CHI MINH CITY: Vietnam's top soft drinks tycoon was jailed for eight years on Thursday (Apr ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/vietnam-court-jails-soft-drinks-tycoon-40-miilion-scam-case-tan-hiep-phat-4291091
WATCH: When Singaporean army officer Nicholas Tang was awarded the prestigious International Sword at Sandhurst, he had a special request - to have his late ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/saf-officer-won-sword-engraved-late-father-name-mindef-4284966
Trump to receive 36 million additional shares of Truth Social parent company, worth $1.17 billion
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Quick Glance: Trump Media Seeks Congressional Probe on 'Troubling' Market Manipulation Claims
- Trump Media & Technology Group is asking Congress to investigate suspicions of illegal activity affecting its stock price.
- In a disclosed letter, Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social owner Trump Media, urged GOP Chairmen of relevant House Committees to examine the 'urgent matter' of 'potential manipulation' of the company's stock price.
- Trump Media recently reported a $58 million loss in 2023 with minimal revenue. The company's price-to-sales ratio, a common stock valuation method, is notably high compared to competitors in the social media sector.
- In the communication to Congress, Trump Media highlighted that data suggests 'just four market participants' accounted for over 60% of the exceptional trading volume in the company's stock: Citadel Securities, Virtu Americas, G1 Execution Services, and Jane Street Capital.
Tampines accident: Parliamentary questions filed on road safety, penalties following public concern
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-multi-vehicle-pie-road-safety-penalties-enforcement-parliament-questions-4289016
Victims of Malaysia helicopter crash laid to rest; families to get $2,800, education aid for children
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/victims-of-malaysia-helicopter-crash-laid-to-rest-families-to-receive-2800
Drake University trustees to vote on belt-tightening elimination of majors, minors
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/24/drake-university-puts-majors-minors-on-chopping-block-to-balance-budget-astronomy-rhetoric/73432844007/
Named after blooming flowers, Pink Moon dazzles despite cloudy skies in Singapore
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pink-moon-april-cloudy-weather-supermoon-4-2024-4291491
Tucked into a $95 billion foreign aid package, the legislation gives Chinese parent company ByteDance up to a year to sell TikTok’s U.S ... Show more www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/19/tiktok-ban-bill-law/73377253007/
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Malaysia helicopter crash: Pilot spoke to parents an hour before the accident: The pilot was among 10 crew members who died after two naval helicopters collided ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-helicopter-crash-pilot-spoke-to-parents-an-hour-before-the-accident
Opinion | The Ghost of the 1968 Antiwar Movement Has Returned: The suffering in the war in Gaza is unacceptable. Young people will make that point clear this ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/chicago-dnc-antiwar-protests.html
Indian brands MDH, Everest spices banned in Hong Kong, Singapore; here's why - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: FSSAI Testing Spice Samples After Hong Kong, Singapore Product Recalls
- Following the discovery of ethylene oxide in products from Everest and MDH in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated the collection of samples of powdered spices from all brands across the country to assess their quality.
- An unidentified official mentioned that India's food safety regulator has commenced sampling spices from all brands, including MDH and Everest, to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- The official also highlighted that India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, does not monitor the quality of spices exported from the country.
- According to Maharashtra Food Assistant Commissioner Ulhas Ingwale, the authority received reports of pesticide residue in specific flavors of MDH and Everest, prompting considerations for sampling and pesticide testing.
Decide your position in coalition govt, Lokman tells MCA: 'When we decide to be in a team, we must be team players.'
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The Philippines is often an afterthought for investors: neither a giant like India nor a manufacturing superstar like Vietnam ... Show more www.economist.com/asia/2024/04/23/without-fanfare-the-philippines-is-getting-richer
US report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year: The annual US human rights report also says that Uyghurs remain in internment camps in China.
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/rohinya-ethnic-cleansing-04222024152550.html
Massive fraud case exposes Vietnam’s corrupt bank system: The financial crisis of 2008 showed just how much the world depends on banks being well run. Since then ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/massive-fraud-case-exposes-vietnams-corrupt-bank-system/
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr intervenes in feud between first lady, Vice-President Duterte: ‘she still has a lot to learn’
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The Higher Education Ministry has cancelled all programmes and activities involving a US-based academic who made several pro-Israel remarks during a speech at ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703520 www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaYLPlV2P59kOSQUcB0n
Copter tragedy: Funeral prayers, last respects for eight victims held this evening
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/24/copter-tragedy-funeral-prayers-last-respects-for-eight-victims-held-this-evening
Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, killing 10 crew: Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/asia/malaysia-lumut-navy-helicopter-crash-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Lao health ministry warns of dangerous air pollution: VIENTIANE: Laos' Ministry of Health is urging citizens to take steps to safeguard their health as air ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/lao-health-ministry-warns-of-dangerous-air-pollution
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
Kate Middleton honored by King Charles for taking on 'more responsibilities,' loyal service to the Crown
nypost.com/2024/04/24/entertainment/kate-middleton-honored-by-king-charles-for-taking-on-more-responsibilities-loyal-service-to-the-crown/
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Former Senator Rene Saguisag has died, his son, University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) executive director and lawyer Rebo ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/former-senator-rene-saguisag-dies/
'Fake friend' scammers could be using PayNow to search for victims, experts suggest masking users' names
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