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Football
Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez to stay on as manager
MADRID (Reuters) - Xavi Hernandez will stay on as Barcelona manager, the club's president Joan Laporta told a news conference on Thursday, after reversing a previous decision to resign at the end of this season.
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Forex
Ringgit closes marginally higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit traded marginally higher at the close on Thursday against the US dollar ahead of first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data in the United States later tonight.
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Technology
US agency to vote to restore net neutrality rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will vote Thursday to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules and assume new regulatory oversight of broadband internet rescinded under former President Donald Trump.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Roland Garros completes revamp ahead of French Open, Paris Games
PARIS (Reuters) - Roland Garros has completed a revamp ahead of the French Open as the Parisian ground gears up to host the tennis tournament and boxing semi-finals and finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Tennis
Tennis-Nadal seeding for French Open not being considered, says Mauresmo
PARIS (Reuters) - Former world number Rafael Nadal is unlikely to be seeded at next month's French Open, Roland Garros tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said on Thursday.
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Nation
Johor-Singapore RTS over 70% complete, says Transport Minister
JOHOR BARU: The Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link), which connects Johor and Singapore by rail, is about 70% complete, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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World
Lawyers seek UN help for release of American held by the Taliban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawyers for Ryan Corbett, an American held by the Taliban for nearly two years without charge, on Thursday sought U.N. help to secure his immediate release, contending that he has been tortured and is suffering physical and mental health problems.
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Singapore
Sergeant Kiang, co-creator of Singapore's famous boneless Chatterbox Chicken Rice, dies at 86
Kiang Joon Toh, better known as chicken rice master Sergeant Kiang, died on April 23, shortly after turning 86 on April 19.
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Aviation
AirAsia X mulls flying to Eastern Europe, London and Orlando
KUALA LUMPUR: As part of its continuing quest to add long-haul destinations to its routes over the long term, AirAsia X is exploring possible destinations in Eastern European countries such as Poland and Hungary, and the airline is not ruling out revisiting London and exercising its landing rights to Orlando in the United States.
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Indonesia
Bank Indonesia raises interest rates to highest level in seven years; surprise hike may not be the last seen this year
The heightened external risks that are beyond Bank Indonesia’s grip may make it tough to call its April’s rate hike as one-and-done, according to economists.
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Cycling
Cycling-Welshman Thomas to lead Ineos challenge at Giro d'Italia
(Reuters) - Last year's Giro d'Italia runner-up Geraint Thomas will lead the Ineos Grenadiers team at the race which starts next month, the British outfit said on Thursday.
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Nation
KKB by-election: Slander will only hurt Indian community, says Ramanan
HULU SELANGOR: Certain leaders in the Indian community have been reminded against resorting to slander and spreading false information to secure votes ahead of the May 11 Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election.
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Thailand
Thailand to appoint former energy executive Pichai as its new finance minister, sources say
Thailand will name former corporate energy executive and central bank board member Pichai Chunhavajira as its new finance minister, taking over the role from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, two government sources told Reuters on Thursday.
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Corporate News
MKHOP posts RM16mil net profit in 2Q24
KUALA LUMPUR: MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd’s (MKHOP) prospects for the rest of the financial year remain positive as crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain well-supported, according to non-independent non-executive chairman Tan Sri Chen Kooi Chiew @ Cheng Ngi Chong.
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Japan
Meta sued in Japan over celebrity investment scams
Four scam victims in Japan sued Facebook on Thursday after being hoodwinked by fraudulent online investment ads that used images of celebrities without their consent, their lawyer said.
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Nation
Anwar wants more women in top civil service posts
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the need to appoint more women as secretaries-general of ministries and directors-general of departments.
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Nation
Najib Razak did not instruct US$1.03bil 1MDB fund transfer, court told
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here was told that Datuk Seri Najib Razak never directed 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) to transfer US$1.03bil to a company linked to fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low.
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Style
Beyonce showed her hair being washed on social media, here’s why it matters
Recently, Beyonce shared a rare glimpse of her wash day routine in a unpolished video to promote her new haircare line, shocking many with an in-depth look at her real hair.
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AseanPlus News
Philippine court blocks genetically modified golden rice production over safety fears
A Philippine court has blocked the commercial propagation of genetically modified golden rice because it said conflicting scientific views gave rise to "severe" health and environmental safety concerns.
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Business
Gobind: Appointment of new DNB board members marks major milestone in 5G network restructuring
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Digital Nasional Bhd’s (DNB) new board members marks a significant milestone as envisaged in the share subscription agreements (SSAs) signed on 5G network restructuring, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.