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Nation
'Kolam' art enthusiast sets record with 100-colour masterpiece
KUALA LUMPUR: Kolam, the vibrant and intricate traditional Indian floor art, continues to be a central feature of Deepavali celebrations, adorning homes and temples with its stunning designs.
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Nation
Are service providers ready, asks Dr Wee on Class Licence for social media platforms
KUALA LUMPUR: Following conflicting responses from the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) regarding the new Class Licence for social media platforms, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has questioned whether service providers are ready for the new policy. The Ayer Hitam MP has asked for an explanation of the country's position after AIC, in an open letter, urged the Malaysian government to pause the plan due to a lack of clarity in the proposed regulations.
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AseanPlus News
Vietnam court orders convicted real estate tycoon Truong's assets for victim compensation stay frozen
HCM CITY: The assets of convicted real estate magnate Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Vạn Thinh Phat Group, including holdings in companies and real estate properties, will remain frozen to facilitate compensation for 36,000 victims as the authorities attempt to untangle Vietnam’s worst financial fraud.
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Nation
Blackjack ends in broken ankle for gambling organiser
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A foreign man fractured his left ankle trying to evade police by jumping from the top window of a double-storey shophouse.
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Entertainment
Liam Payne: Hotel staffer could reportedly face indictment for procuring the singer drugs prior to death
A hotel employee is facing possible indictment related to the sudden death of Payne, after the One Direction alum fatally fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.
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Other Sports
Sailing-60th Congressional Cup set to make waves at Long Beach
(Reuters) - Long Beach Yacht Club has confirmed plans for the 60th edition of its flagship event, the Congressional Cup, scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 4 2025.
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Mobile apps
'Love match' apps rival traditional matchmaking in Pakistan
Pakistan's traditional matchmakers play a revered role in moulding daughters into potential brides, but marriage apps marketing themselves as halal are offering women a new route to finding a husband.
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Singapore
Public in Singapore advised not to swim near several beaches after Shell oil leak
SINGAPORE: People should avoid swimming and other primary contact water activities near the beaches of East Coast Park, Kusu Island, St John’s Island and Lazarus Island, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said in an advisory on Monday (Oct 21).
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Football
Soccer-Women footballers call on FIFA to end partnership with Saudi Aramco
(Reuters) - A group of over 100 professional women's soccer players on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco.
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World
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -The U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an attempted coup against Turkish leader Tayyip Erdogan, has died. He was 83.
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Nation
No successful bids for Northern Corridor Highway yet, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: There have been no successful bids yet for the proposed Northern Corridor Highway (NCH), says Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi
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Nation
Govt to continue Home Ownership Campaign 2.0 until end of 2025, says Nga
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ownership Campaign 2.0 will continue until Dec 31 next year, says Nga Kor Ming.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sarawak investigating biomass energy potential, says Premier
KUCHING: Sarawak is examining the feasibility of power generation using biomass in a transition to sustainable energy sources, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.
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Nation
Mandatory EPF for non-Malaysians in line with international standards, says EPF
KUALA LUMPUR: The compulsory coverage of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to non-Malaysian workers is in line with its efforts to ensure that all workers have access to social protection, said EPF chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.
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Nation
Anwar signs off on RM50,000 donation to writer’s group
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has donated RM50,000 to refurbish facilities at the House of the Malaysia National Writers Association (Pena) in government support to elevate the fields of writing and national literature, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
Mother and daughter nabbed for allegedly abusing maid with hot iron, hammers
KUALA LUMPUR: A mother and daughter have been arrested in Ampang Jaya for allegedly abusing their maid.
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Nation
Man dies in crash with lorry after losing control of car in Ulu Tiram
JOHOR BARU: A 43-year-old man died after losing control of his car and collided with a lorry at Batu 15, Jalan Sungai Tiram, Ulu Tiram, here.
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Tennis
Tennis-Sabalenka determined to stay world number one after leapfrogging Swiatek
(Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka's return to top spot in the WTA rankings after leapfrogging Iga Swiatek has set up a thrilling end to the season, with next month's WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia likely to prove decisive in the race to end the year as world number one.
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World
Explainer-What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
SEOUL (Reuters) - Officials in Ukraine and South Korea have accused North Korea of dispatching troops, estimated to number in the thousands perhaps, to aid Russia in the war in Ukraine.
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Nation
Authorities keeping a close eye on oil spill threat from Pulau Bukom
JOHOR BARU: The Marine Department and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) are keeping a close watch on Johor waters for potential oil spills following a pipeline leak at Pulau Bukom, Singapore.