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China
Enhancing bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his New Zealand counterpart, as China’s most senior diplomat began a tour of the country and Australia.
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Japan
Seamless via QR codes
THE Japanese government has started talks with South-East Asian countries to enable the joint use of QR code payment services, allowing international travellers to make purchases abroad with the payment methods they use at home, Nikkei Asia reported.
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Economy
Trade surplus narrows
PETALING JAYA: Despite the year-on-year (y-o-y) plunge in Malaysia’s trade balance to RM10.9bil for February, representing a 44.4% decline, economists remain optimistic about the country’s external sector.
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Metro News
ESG workshop an eye-opener
FAIR, accurate and transparent environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting at the corporate level is seeing increased demand.
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Vietnam
Seeping saltwater devastating crops
THE country faces nearly US$3bil (RM14.1bil) a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported, citing new research.
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North Korea
Daughter of North Korea’s Kim might be heir apparent
SEOUL: Seoul’s Unification Ministry added its voice to growing speculation around Kim Jong Un’s succession plans, saying they have not “ruled out” that his daughter could be next in line to lead North Korea.
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Food News
Cucur kodok pisang
When I was growing up in Penang, my mum would make cucur kodok pisang (banana fritters) for my father as a snack. I would help her out in the kitchen and there would be the usual squabbles between mother and daughter as she would complain that I got in her way.
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Corporate News
Magni-Tech is cautiously optimistic
PETALING JAYA: Magni-Tech Industries Bhd remains cautiously optimistic over its business outlook for the remaining quarters of its current financial year.
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Energy
Oil and Gas Asia, PSC to focus on sustainability initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: Oil and Gas Asia (OGA), South-East Asia’s largest trade event of its kind, as well as the Petrochemical Sustainability Conference (PSC), will focus on addressing pressing challenges, driving sustainable solutions and navigating a low-carbon future.
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Corporate News
Apollo Food 3Q net profit soars to RM30.2mil
PETALING JAYA: Apollo Food Holdings Bhd’s net profit surged to RM30.2mil in the third quarter ended Jan 31 compared with RM10.8mil achieved in the same period last year.
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Corporate News
TT Vision in manufacturing hub agreement
PETALING JAYA: TT Vision Holdings Bhd (TTVHB) has tied up with Autowell (Singapore) Pte Ltd (ASPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China-listed Wuxi Autowell Technology Co Ltd, to establish a new manufacturing hub catering to the overseas solar energy markets.
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Corporate News
SBH Marine sees big potential for more exports
PETALING JAYA: ACE Market-bound SBH Marine Holdings Bhd is looking to transfer to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in another three years, driven by expansion plans and an increase in market reach post-listing.
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Nation
A half-kilometre of mouthwatering delights
IPOH: Perak’s longest Ramadan bazaar, spanning half a kilometre in Meru Raya, boasts 100 traders offering a diverse array of delicacies
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah PKR chief Sangkar urged to quit
KOTA KINABALU: Three elected representatives were among 15 division chiefs demanding the immediate resignation of Sabah PKR chairman, Datuk Dr Sangkar Rasam.
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Nation
All-you-can-eat buffet in primary school canteen
A PRIMARY school in Kuala Lumpur was lauded for offering all-you-can-eat buffets to its pupils at just RM4.50 a day, reported Sin Chew Daily.
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Food News
Art of matching flavours
Cottony-soft Almond Milk Bread paired with Mushroom Truffle Butter, served as prelude to chef Fred Choong’s culinary artistry at Nimbus in Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya.
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Aviation
Conducive commercial terms set to spur MAHB
PETALING JAYA: The government has given Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) the right to operate 39 airports across Malaysia for another 45 years.
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Nation
Still a sore point among MPs
The proposed constitutional amendments to the citizenship legislation remains a contentious matter, with backbenchers continuing to raise concerns and calling for the two issues in the Bill to be decoupled.
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Metro News
More young traders taking up Ramadan bazaar lots
MORE young traders have been given the opportunity to set up stalls at Klang’s Bazaar Juadah Ramadan.
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Food News
Walk down memory lane with Malay dishes from yesteryear
AMARI Kuala Lumpur is inviting diners to enjoy the nostalgic flavours of traditional Malay cuisine with its “Rentas Selera” Ramadan promotion.