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Markets
Wall St Week Ahead: Earnings bolster US stocks
A strong earnings season and blockbuster reports from tech industry titans fueled a US stock market rebound from the first real swoon of 2024. Next week’s inflation data could determine whether the good vibes continue.
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World
Chinese EV maker Zeekr surges 34 pct in Wall Street debut
NEW YORK, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr Friday made an impressive debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with its shares opening nearly 24 percent higher than the IPO price of 21 U.S. dollars per share.
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Markets
Wall St posts another weekly gain ahead of inflation data
US stocks eked out modest gains on Friday and all three indices posted another weekly advance as investors parsed comments from Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to crucial inflation data next week.
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Nation
Vaccine side effects care will go on, says Dr Dzul
BALING: Continued care will be given to individuals who have received the Covid-19 vaccine, including AstraZeneca, who may have encountered side effects, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
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Nation
Rosmah sued for RM1.6bil
KUALA LUMPUR: 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), SRC International Sdn Bhd and nine subsidiaries have filed a civil lawsuit against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor seeking US$346mil (RM1.639bil) belonging to the company.
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Nation
I’m all right, Wakin Chau tells fans after fall
VETERAN Hong Kong singer Wakin Chau has finally announced that he is fine, days after suffering a fall during a concert in China, Sin Chew Daily reported.
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Nation
Diesel theft warehouse busted in Penampang
KOTA KINABALU: Enforcement officers from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) busted activities involving misappropriation of diesel at Penampang near here.
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Nation
Ernie Zakri: No worries if song not eligible for AJL
SINGER Ernie Zakri says she will not be upset if her song Masing Masing, composed by Indonesian musician Ade Govinda, is not eligible to be nominated for Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) as it is not a local song, Harian Metro reported.
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Nation
Elderly woman arrested for drug trafficking
JOHOR BARU: Police arrested four locals, including a 75-year-old woman, and seized drugs worth more than RM4mil in Pontian during a special operation.
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STARPICKS
IGNITING STEM PASSION
STEM – which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – has gained prominence in education and industry for its role in driving economic growth, with institutions nationwide fostering STEM learning to equip youth with skills for future success.
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Sabah & Sarawak
DBKK refutes allegations of crony company claim
KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) has refuted allegations in a viral video that it appointed a “crony company” for sanitation and garbage disposal.
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Nation
Man dies after unlicensed liposuction
THE death of a young man in India after undergoing liposuction has been linked to unqualified medical personnel performing the procedure, Malaysia Nanban reported.
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Nation
MH370 search plan to be presented in August
SEREMBAN: The proposal by American marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity, to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will be presented to Cabinet in August, says Anthony Loke.
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Nation
Abdul Ghani retires as EC chairman
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh has retired as Election Commission (EC) chairman after four years at the helm.
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Nation
MACC chief gets one-year extension
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for another year.
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Focus
Hi-tech hops keep the beer bitter
OUTSIDE the warehouse in northwestern Spain, it’s a freezing, foggy morning but inside it’s balmy, the warmth and LED lights fooling 360 hop plants to flower as if it were late August.
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Nation
Rains come, but it will stay warm in the north
GEORGE TOWN: There may be sporadic downpours, but the northern region is expected to stay warm as it is still influenced by the El Nino weather phenomenon.
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STARPICKS
PTPTN HOSTS APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR CUSTOMERS
THE National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN), under the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE), recently celebrated its customers at the Customer Appreciation Ceremony 2024 (Majlis Mesra Bersama Pelanggan 2024) ceremony, which was held at the Royale Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur on May 8.
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Nation
Unclogging the KL Sentral jam
KUALA LUMPUR: The area around KL Sentral will soon be redeveloped to ease traffic congestion.