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China

China cracks down on smuggling to enforce rare earth export controls

China on Friday (May 9) said it would crack down on the smuggling of strategic minerals as it enforces an export ban on precious metals vital to the manufacturing of semiconductors and weapons.

World

Former US Supreme Court Justice Souter dies

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Bookish and reclusive jurist David Souter, who joined the U.S. Supreme Court as a supposed conservative "stealth nominee" but instead emerged as a liberal justice who backed abortion rights and dissented in the 2000 ruling that gave the presidency to Republican George W. Bush, died on Thursday at age 85.

Nation

Uphold constitution as our guiding principle, urges Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The increase in racially charged rhetoric has raised concern, prompting MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong to call for restraint from all parties.

Football

Soccer-Cresswell, Fabianski, Coufal and Ings to leave West Ham as contracts expire

LONDON (Reuters) -West Ham United left-back Aaron Cresswell will leave after 11 years at the club while goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski's seven-year stay will come to an end when their contracts expire after this the season, the Premier League outfit said on Friday.

Singapore

Haj pilgrims need to get meningococcal, flu and Covid-19 jabs before leaving for Mecca

Singapore pilgrims making the haj pilgrimage to Mecca need to get meningococcal, influenza and Covid-19 vaccinations before leaving for Saudi Arabia.

Arts

Paris' Orsay Museum opens up the wonders of art restoration to the public gaze

The museum in Paris has thrown open to the public a process that often happens behind closed doors

Entertainment

HK actress Myolie Wu breaks silence on rumours of husband's infidelity

Her statement comes nearly two months after photos of Philip Lee getting chummy with several women and embracing them at a lounge went viral on social media.

Philippines

Philippine election holds key to future for foes Marcos and Duterte

The Philippines votes Monday in a ballot that will decide half the Senate's seats, thousands of local posts, and quite possibly the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.

Cycling

Cycling-Rejuvenated Pidcock relishing Giro d'Italia debut

(Reuters) -Britain's double Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock, enjoying a new lease of life after his split with Ineos Grenadiers, has said he cannot wait to start his hunt for stage wins on his debut at the Giro d'Italia.

Nation

Azam reappointed as MACC chief commissioner until 2026

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Azam Baki's tenure as Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner has been extended for one more year.

Business

Trump says 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right"

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that 80% tariffs on Chinese goods "seems right" as representatives prepared for weekend talks to contain a trade war between the world's two largest economies.

Thailand

Thai PM says that joint Cabinet meeting planned at Thailand-Malaysia border

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to hold a joint Cabinet meeting later this year at the Sadao-Bukit Kayu Hitam border area.

Football

Soccer-Alonso to leave Bayer Leverkusen at end of season

(Reuters) -Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will leave his role at the end of the season, with the Spaniard saying on Friday the time was right after a fruitful three-year spell, as media reports link him to the Real Madrid job for next term.

Vietnam

Vietnam plans stockpile of key agricultural products amid global trade volatility

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday directed relevant ministries to develop plans for temporary stockpiling of key agricultural products, particularly rice, coffee, and pepper, during peak harvest seasons.

Football

Soccer-Luis Enrique resting key players in Ligue 1 as PSG chase treble

(Reuters) - Several key Paris St Germain players will be rested as the French champions look to ensure they remain fresh for their two finals coming up, including the Champions League showpiece, as they chase a treble, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday.

Nation

Juvenile croc caught in Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: A juvenile crocodile was captured near the site where a 4.5-metre female crocodile weighing about 410kg was caught on Wednesday (May 7).

Corporate News

HeiTech Padu plans RM43.7mil fundraising for NIISe project

KUALA LUMPUR: HeiTech Padu Bhd plans to raise up to RM43.7mil through a private placement of new shares, mainly to fund the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project and for working capital needs.

AseanPlus News

Malaysia pushes for collective Asean effort on green energy financing at Indonesian forum

Malaysia has called on Asean member states to take bold, collective action to close the financing gap in the region's clean energy transition, emphasising the need for trillions of dollars to avoid jeopardising climate and development goals.

Wellness

Be careful with antibiotics for children as it could trigger allergies

Researchers find that giving young ones too much antibiotics could increase their risk of developing allergic conditions.

Living

Malaysia launches first Braille entrepreneurship guide

Memperkasa Asas Berniaga, now available in Braille, empowers the blind with accessible knowledge on how to start and grow a business.