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US fines Thailand-based firm RM95mil for Iran sanctions violations
The United States fined a Thailand-based firm US$20 million (RM95 million) on Friday for more than 450 possible Iran sanctions violations -- a day after Washington slapped fresh sanctions on Iran following last weekend's attack on Israel.
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Nation
Zahid, ministers extend condolences to Hanif Omar's family
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and cabinet ministers extended their condolences to the family of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar who passed away early on Saturday (April 20) morning.
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Nation
KKB polls: PKR to work with all component parties to ensure victory, says Fahmi
KOTA KINABALU: PKR reiterates that it will work with all component parties to ensure the victory in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election next month.
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Nation
KL cops nab man for molesting girlfriend's disabled sister
KUALA LUMPUR: A 38-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly molesting his girlfriend's disabled sister.
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Nation
KKB polls: Incumbent party to run in by-elections, no seat swapping, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN: Political parties in the unity government have an understanding that the candidate in any by-election will be from the party which won the seat in the last general election, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
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AseanPlus News
Totally unexpected - Dubai floods expose weaknesses to a rapidly changing climate
The heavy rains that flooded Dubai this week halted air traffic, damaged buildings and streets - and left climate experts and common citizens asking whether one of the world’s hottest and driest cities should be better prepared for extreme storms.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Hamilton says he had forgotten what it's like to lead
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had forgotten what it feels like to lead a race after the Mercedes driver was at the front for the first nine laps of the sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday.
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AseanPlus News
'Early-stage' AI begins to make waves at China sex toy expo
Among the rows of vibrators, rubber torsos and leather harnesses at a Chinese sex toys exhibition in Shanghai this weekend, the beginnings of an AI-driven shift in the industry quietly pulsed.
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AseanPlus News
Clashes resume near Thai-Myanmar border town, says Thai army
Clashes between the Myanmar junta and armed ethnic groups have broken out again near a vital trade hub close to Thailand's border, an armed group spokesperson and the Thai army said Saturday, following a week of relative calm.
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Nation
Hanif Omar to be laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Cemetery
KUALA LUMPUR: The location where former IGP Tan Sri Hanif Omar will be laid to rest has been changed to the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery.
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Nation
Multicultural celebrations are important for unity, says HR Minister
PETALING JAYA: Multicultural celebrations show the importance of culture and history in strengthening unity, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.
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World
X vows to 'robustly challenge' Australia order to remove stabbing posts
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Social media platform X said on Saturday it would challenge in court an order from an Australian regulator demanding the company remove some posts related to the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney.
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North Korea
North Korea tests strategic cruise missile and new anti-aircraft missile
North Korea conducted a "super-large warhead" power test for a strategic cruise missile and test-fired a new anti-aircraft missile this week, according to Yonhap news agency, citing the North's state media, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Saturday.
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Nation
Cops nab man for allegedly raping underage girl during 'job interview'
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a man after he allegedly raped an underage girl who had been promised employment beforehand.
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World
Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops
(Reuters) - Fighting raged at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, witnesses, media and Thailand's government said, forcing about 200 civilians to flee as rebels pressed to flush out junta troops holed up for days at a bridge border crossing.
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AseanPlus News
US tariffs review of over US$300 billion worth of Chinese imports almost done, says top trade envoy
Biden administration ‘taking a serious look’ at existing tools to deal effectively with Beijing’s policies causing ‘dependencies and vulnerabilities’US lawmakers also raise questions about withdrawal of Trump-era demands on digital trade rules, fearing reversal means victory for China
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Nation
Open houses vital for national harmony, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has called on Malaysians to use occasions like open houses to create stronger inter-racial bonds by better understanding each other’s cultural traditions.
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Nation
Nearly 40% of councillors under 40, says Johor exco member
KULAI: Some 40% out of the newly appointed 384 councillors at 16 local councils in Johor are under the age of 40, says state exco member Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.
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Technology
Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000
(Reuters) - Tesla cut the U.S. prices of its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each on Friday, days after the first-quarter deliveries of the world's most valuable automaker missed market expectations.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Over 10 names submitted for Sabah PKR chief post, says Anwar
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah PKR leadership crisis will be addressed at the party's upcoming central leadership meeting, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.