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Nation
EPF Account 3: Malaysians in two minds over fund transfer opt-in
PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) introduction of Account 3 has divided many over the new financial decision they have to make in the coming months.
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Nation
Over 1,500 jobs on offer at Northern Zone Madani Rakyat programme
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,582 job opportunities are on offer at the career carnival held in conjunction with the Northern Zone Madani Rakyat programme, which will take place from May 3 to 5 at the Pesta site in Sungai Nibong, Penang
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Laos
Lao weather bureau warns against outdoor activities amid soaring temperatures
The weather bureau of Laos is advising members of the public to avoid outdoor activities and take precautions in order to ensure their well-being as temperatures continue to rise across Laos.
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Rugby
Rugby-Familiar foes France and England battle for Six Nations title
(Reuters) - There is a sense of deja vu as France and England meet in the Women’s Six Nations title decider in Bordeaux on Saturday, with the pair having dominated the competition for the last decade.
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Tennis
Tennis-Tunisia's Echargui gets chance to realise Olympic dream
LONDON (Reuters) - As a tennis-mad teenager growing up near Tunis it was always Moez Echargui's dream to play at Roland Garros but having entered the professional ranks relatively late it looked as though it might never be realised.
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Football
Soccer-Swedish FA not considering VAR after clubs raise objections
(Reuters) - Sweden's top leagues will not look to implement a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after clubs voiced their opposition to the technology, Swedish Football Association (SvFF) Chairman Fredrik Reinfeldt said.
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World
'Lucky to have him': Australia mourns refugee guard killed in Bondi attack
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed as a hero Pakistani security guard Faraz Tahir, killed in Sydney while trying to stop a mass stabbing attack, in remarks delivered on Friday at a funeral attended by hundreds.
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World
Trump ready to renew conservative alliance with Hungary's Orban
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Donald Trump is ready to renew a conservative alliance with Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the U.S. Republican presidential candidate said in a video message on Friday.
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Entertainment
Kanye West in talks to launch porn studio
West, who now legally goes by Ye, has been consulting with Stormy Daniels’ ex-husband Michael 'Mike Moz' Mosny, who’s both an actor and producer in the porn industry.
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Mobile apps
Japan to levy big fines with new app rules
Japan’s cabinet approved April 26 legislation that would slap major fines on tech giants like Google or Apple if they block access to third-party smartphone apps and payment systems.
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Asia & Oceania
Thailand signs mutual visa-waiver agreement with Kazakhstan
Tourists from Kazakhstan can now travel to Thailand visa-free to for a maximum of 30 days at a time.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Hulkenberg to race for Sauber and Audi in F1 from 2025
LONDON (Reuters) - German driver Nico Hulkenberg will race for Sauber next season and then the Audi works Formula One team from 2026 after signing a multi-year contract, they announced on Friday.
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World
Kenya Airways accuses Congo of harassment over detained staff
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Kenya Airways on Friday accused the authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo of harassment over the continued detention of two of the airline's staff for alleged customs violations despite a court ordering their release.
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Thailand
Thai king endorses delayed RM448bil budget for 2024 fiscal year
Thailand's king has endorsed a delayed 3.48 trillion baht (US$94.13 billion - RM448 billion) budget bill for the 2024 fiscal year, the Royal Gazette said on Friday, completing the final stage of the approval process.
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Nation
KKB by-election: Muda, PSM to sit out May 11 polls
PETALING JAYA: Muda and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) will be sitting out the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.
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Forex
Asian FX subdued after mixed US data; equities set for weekly gains
MOST Asian currencies were subdued on Friday as mixed U.S. data solidified bets of fewer rate cuts, while regional stocks were on track to end the week higher due to gains in South Korea and Taiwan from global tech earnings.
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Indonesia
Indonesia finance minister says govt now monitoring economic impact of geopolitics
Indonesia needs to anticipate any impact on the domestic economy of the recent escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and delays in US monetary easing, which will also affect the government's budget, its finance minister said on Friday.
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Nation
Firms ink deal for Penang Hill cable car project
GEORGE TOWN: Local rail industry player Hartasuma Sdn Bhd has signed a contract with Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH of Austria for the Penang Hill cable car project.
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Vietnam
Vietnam regulator rejects May start date of new stock system
Vietnam’s market regulator rejected Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange’s proposal to start a new system to clear trades faster, delaying an upgrade that’s been eagerly anticipated by local investors.