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Nation
Policewoman who accepted bribe to close molest case fined RM8,000
KUALA LUMPUR: A former policewoman who accepted a RM6,000 bribe to shut down a molest case has been fined RM8,000 in default of 40 days' jail by the Sessions Court here.
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World
German court upholds extremist classification for far-right party
MUENSTER, Germany (Reuters) - A German high court on Monday ruled that domestic security services could continue to treat the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a potentially extremist party, meaning they retain the right to subject it to surveillance, including wiretapping.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Survey to uncover treasures of Maliau Basin, Sabah's 'Lost World'
KOTA KINABALU: A wildlife and resources survey will be conducted to discover the ecological riches of Sabah’s renowned Maliau Basin, dubbed the “Lost World” due to its uncharted landscapes.
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Nation
Dewan Rakyat has yet to receive notificaton on status of six Bersatu MPs, says Speaker
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has yet to receive any notification from Bersatu concerning the status of its six Members of Parliament (MPs) who had pledged support to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, following the amendment to the party constitution recently.
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Gig economy
US Lyft driver caught up in ‘grandparent scam’ saved grandfather from losing RM30,000
Lyft driver Lori Kimbler was worried about the man who wobbled on a cane to her car and asked for a little more time but never returned. So she knocked on his door to make sure he was OK.
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Nation
Get used to my spot checks at entry points, says Johor MB
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The staff at Johor's entry points will just have to get used to his spot checks until commuters’ pain points are addressed, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
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Style
Style evolution: The designers behind local fashion label Fiziwoo embrace change
Malaysian designer duo behind the Fiziwoo label, Hafizi Radzi Woo and Izree Kai Haffiz, speak about their 13-year journey and the ever-changing fashion landscape.
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Animals
7 tips on how to raise a well-rounded canine
Socialisation should start early on, as it can set up your pup to be confident throughout life.
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AseanPlus News
Indonesia: Australian accused of crystal meth sale faces 20-year Bali jail term
An Australian man faces up to 20 years in prison on the resort island of Bali and a fine of more than US$600,000 for allegedly attempting to sell crystal meth, police said Monday.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Was a student injured in an attempt to enter his 5th floor apartment without a key?
BEING locked out of the house without having the key is something everyone has experienced before.
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Banking
Bank Negara, Bank of Korea renew bilateral swap arrangement
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara and the Bank of Korea have renewed the bilateral swap arrangement (BSA) for a period of three years.
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AseanPlus News
Emerging Markets - Asian FX falter as markets wary ahead of US inflation data
Most Asian currencies lost ground against the dollar on Monday, as traders awaited US inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's policy path for the rest of this year, especially on the prospects of rate cuts amid shifting market expectations.
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Football
Soccer-Ten Hag laments Man Utd's injuries after home loss to Arsenal
(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag blamed an injury crisis at the Old Trafford club for a poor campaign after his side fell to a 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday - their ninth home defeat across all competitions this season.
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Philippines
Philippine peso drops most in Asia as calls for rate cut build
The Philippine peso fell the most in Asia as expectations for an interest-rate cut mounted following the release of weak economic growth data last week.
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Smartphones
Apple nears deal with OpenAI to put ChatGPT on iPhone
Apple Inc. has closed in on an agreement with OpenAI to use the startup’s technology on the iPhone, part of a broader push to bring artificial intelligence features to its devices, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Markets
Eversendai issued with UMA query as share price soars
KUALA LUMPUR: Eversendai Corp Bhd has been issued with an unusual market activity (UMA) query by Bursa Malaysia following a sharp rise in the price of its security.
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Corporate News
Amazon to invest US$1.3bil in France, create 3,000 jobs
STOCKHOLM: Amazon said on Monday it would invest more than 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in its French operations and create more than 3,000 permanent jobs in the country.
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Technology
SoftBank swings to Q4 profit as comeback gains steam
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group swung to a quarterly profit on Monday versus the year earlier, reporting a net profit of 328.9 billion yen ($2.11 billion) for the January-March period.
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Technology
Amazon to invest $1.3 billion in France, create 3,000 jobs
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Amazon said on Monday it would invest more than 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in its French operations and create more than 3,000 permanent jobs in the country.
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Commodities
Oil extends fall on signs of weak fuel demand, strong dollar
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended declines on Monday amid signs of weak fuel demand and as comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials dampened hopes of interest rate cuts, which could slow growth and crimp fuel demand in the world's biggest economy.