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Nation
Employers in Ayer Keroh given one year to provide proper living quarters for foreign workers
MELAKA: Employers within the Ayer Keroh Industrial Park have been given one year to ensure their migrant workers are provided conducive living quarters, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
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Vietnam
Vietnam becomes second biggest durian exporter to China; and just behind traditional champions Thailand
Vietnam has become the second biggest durian exporter to China, just behind Thailand, reported Xinhua, citing local media.
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Corporate News
Cypark's LSS3 plant in Terengganu reaches commercial ops date
KUALA LUMPUR: Cypark Resources Bhd's 100-MWac (megawatt alternating current) large scale solar 3 (LSS3) hybrid solar energy plant in Merchang, Terengganu, has reached its commercial operation date (COD) on June 9, marking a significant achievement in supporting Malaysia’s ambition for a 70 per cent renewable energy mix by 2050.
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Golf
Golf-Scheffler in top form heading into US Open at Pinehurst
(Reuters) - Scottie Scheffler, freed of charges from his arrest outside the PGA Championship last month, enters the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina this week as the clear favourite while Xander Schauffele hopes to build on his major breakthrough.
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Thailand
Thai Chamber of Commerce sees Thais spending RM11.25bil during UEFA Euro 2024
But more than RM8.7 billion expected to be spent on gambling and betting among football fanatics, says opinion poll
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Entertainment
HK actor Ruco Chan defends wife Phoebe Sin from "gold digger" allegations
Sin recently faced criticism after being spotted with a luxury bag, reportedly valued close to RM100,000, during a museum visit with her husband.
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Nation
Malay reserve land fraud: Perak MB ready to cooperate with MACC
MANJUNG: Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad is ready to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) if called to give evidence in connection with the case of fraud on the status of Malay reserve land covering over 600 hectares in 2012.
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AseanPlus News
Muslim-majority allies urge world to up pressure on Israel
An alliance of mostly Muslim-majority countries including Turkey, Egypt and Iran on Saturday demanded full Palestinian membership of the United Nations and greater international pressure on Israel amid the Gaza war.
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AseanPlus News
China Premier Li to visit New Zealand 'this week': NZ PM
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Chris Luxon said Monday, a rare visit expected to focus on bolstering trade while setting aside security concerns.
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Nation
Contractor fined RM1,000 for failing to explain RM114,000 found in bank account
KUALA LUMPUR: A house renovation contractor has been fined RM1,000 in default three months jail by the Sessions Court here for failing to explain funds amounting to RM114,000 found in his bank account.
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China
China sees 110 million domestic tourist trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday
China saw 110 million domestic tourist trips made during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 6.3 per cent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Reserve striker role is motivation for me, says Germany's Fuellkrug
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany (Reuters) - Germany forward Niclas Fuellkrug's reserve role at Euro 2024 acts as motivation for him to keep fighting for more playing time during the tournament, the player said on Monday.
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Athletics
Athletics-World's fastest man Bolt ruptures Achilles in charity soccer match
(Reuters) - Jamaican sprinting hero Usain Bolt ruptured his Achilles tendon at a charity football match in London on Sunday, confirming the news in a social media post.
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Singapore
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong confirms his visit Brunei and Malaysia beginning Tuesday (June 11)
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will begin his series of introductory visits to South-East Asian capitals with a two-day trip to Brunei and Malaysia, starting on Tuesday (June 11).
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Indonesia
Indonesia to conclude free trade talks with Russia-led union in July
Indonesia expects to conclude discussions on a free trade agreement with the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) in July, its chief economic minister said on Monday.
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Technology
Nvidia sparks chatter over possible Dow inclusion after stock split
(Reuters) - Nvidia's 10-for-1 stock split aimed at luring retail investors has taken effect, sparking speculation over chances of the artificial intelligence bellwether's inclusion in the blue-chip Dow index.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Claims of authorities starting squatter colony fire not true, Kota Kinabalu police says
KOTA KINABALU: Claims of authorities starting a fire at a squatter colony near Kg Kalansanan Inanam here are untrue, said city police.
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Thailand
Thai government aims to lift 2024 GDP growth to 3% by tourists and major investments
Thailand is counting on one million extra foreign tourist arrivals and faster government spending to help boost economic growth this year to the fastest pace in six years.
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Rugby
Rugby-Sleightholme one of six new faces in England squad
LONDON (Reuters) - Steve Borthwick has included six uncapped players in his 36-man squad for England's three-test tour of Japan and New Zealand.
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Philippines
Boxing legend Pacquiao looks for comeback title fight against Mario Barrios
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao said Monday that a title fight against Mario Barrios is in the works, with details still being negotiated.