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Rugby
Rugby-Crusaders lose Franks for two weeks for high hit
(Reuters) - Super Rugby Pacific champions the Canterbury Crusaders, already enduring the club's worst ever run of results, were struck by a fresh blow on Tuesday when former All Blacks prop Owen Franks was suspended for two weeks.
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Entertainment
Actor Sammo Hung unhappy with comments on Jackie Chan’s 'old' appearance
Sammo Hung defended Jackie Chan, saying what matters is staying healthy as one ages.
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AI
Report: Apple in talks to bring Google’s Gemini AI to iPhone
Apple is in advanced negotiations with Google to adopt its powerful Gemini AI models for the iPhone, Bloomberg reported on March 18.
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Forex
Ringgit opens weaker vs US$ on lack of buying interest
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today due to the lack of buying interest, as cautious sentiments surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision continued to prevail.
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China
New Zealand PM to make first visit to China
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon plans to make a first trip to China as premier, his foreign minister said Tuesday (March 19) after talks with Beijing's top diplomat.
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Myanmar
UN secretary-general alarmed by reports of Myanmar airstrikes
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by reports that military airstrikes in Myanmar, including on Monday (March 18) in Minbya township, have killed and injured many civilians, a UN spokesman said.
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Thailand
Cambodian visit to boost tourism and solve cross-border pollution woes: Paetongtarn
BANGKOK: Tourism promotion and cross-border pollution were among the topics discussed when Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet sat down for a chat on Monday (March 18).
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Nation
Finance Ministry finalising several HVGT policies, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry is finalising several policies linked to the High Value Goods Tax (HVGT) to ensure that the low income group is not affected, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Stock on the Move
Apollo Food's profits propel share price to all-time high
KUALA LUMPUR: Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's trading stock was bought up to record-high levels in Tuesday trading following a surge in the confectionery maker's profits in the third quarter of its financial year.
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Markets
Volatile start on Bursa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia started on a volatile note following a a flattish performance in the previous session.
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Technology
Trading app Robinhood drops margin investing in UK launch
LONDON (Reuters) - Trading platform Robinhood has "paused" its plan to lend to UK-based customers to allow them to make leveraged trades pending further talks with regulators, as it launches its UK business, the company said.
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Nation
Adopt 'Malaysia First' attitude to strengthen ringgit, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The government urges all parties to work together and take a whole-of-nation approach to strengthen the value of the ringgit, says the Finance Ministry.
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Analyst Reports
Trading ideas: MAHB, Apollo, Magni-Tech, JAG, Epicon, Itmax, Ge-Shen, Globaltec, GFM, New Hoong Fatt and SBH Marine
KUALA LUMPUR: Recent news headlines were made by MAHB, Apollo, Magni-Tech, JAG, Epicon, Itmax, Ge-Shen, Globaltec, GFM, New Hoong Fatt and SBH Marine, according to a report compiled by Malacca Securities Research
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Nation
Finance Ministry: Ringgit's decline driven by stronger US dollar, China uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent depreciation of the ringgit was largely driven by the strengthening of the United States dollar (USD) and the uncertainty of China’s economic growth, says the Finance Ministry.
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Nation
No action to be taken against coffee shops that had RM2 'no drinks' signs
GEORGE TOWN: No action will be taken by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry on the two coffee shops which had placed signs stating that those who do not order drinks will be charged RM2
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Nation
Hot weather's impact on padi planting Dewan Rakyat's focus today
KUALA LUMPUR: The immediate and long-term measures to minimise the effects of hot and dry weather conditions on padi planting activities - especially in Sabah - are among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Tuesday (March 19)
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STARPICKS
The importance of nurturing intimate health
Talking about a woman’s body may be considered taboo in some cultures, often leaving many to feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about their intimate health needs openly.
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Technology
Nvidia adds generative AI to power humanoid robots
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nvidia on Monday announced a hardware and software platform for building human-like robots that includes generative artificial intelligence features.
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Technology
Nvidia launches cloud-based research platform for 6G research and testing
(Reuters) - Nvidia on Monday unveiled an AI-powered software platform that allows research into 6G technology through simulating communications environments in the cloud.
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Markets
World shares cheer China data, as central banks line up
NEW YORK/LONDON: Global stocks rose on Monday while Treasury yields crept higher ahead of this week's raft of central bank meetings that could end subzero interest rates in Japan and set a blueprint for U.S. rate cuts this year.