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Dorsett Hartamas: When A Hotel Decides To Know Ziqri, Not Just Know His Story

A Facebook post about an autistic young man who sometimes makes his way from his home in Mont Kiara to his former school in Kiaramas led to an unexpected invitation from Dorsett Hartamas – and a stay that was about much more than a night at a hotel. KUALA LUMPUR: In an age when businesses are increasingly turning to technology and artificial intelligence, Sophia Natasya...
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For Najib Razak, The Fight Continues

Najib Razak’s legal team was deeply disappointed by the refusal to stay the 15-year 1MDB sentence imposed by Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, but Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says the defence will now take a fresh stay application to the Court of Appeal, where Najib’s substantive appeal is already pending — even as his separate house-arrest arrangement moves closer to reality.
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Qatar Is Preparing For World Cup Fans To Avoid Minor Prosecutions

DOHA - World Cup fans caught committing minor offences such as public intoxication in Qatar will be exempt from prosecution, according to plans being...
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After Merge, Ethereum Spent $20B In Shanghai Splurge

NEW YORK - The Merge came, saw and conquered. Not that you'd guess from crypto prices. The Ethereum blockchain's mega-upgrade finally went live on...
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Queen Elizabeth’s Final Journey To Her Resting Place Begins

LONDON - Following a state funeral of unparalleled pageantry at Westminster Abbey, King Charles, his sons William and Harry, and other senior royals led...
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Biden, Malaysian King To Pay Tribute At Elizabeth’s Funeral

Scores of dignitaries at Elizabeth's funeral, with record turnout at the lying-in state LONDON - US President Joe Biden and Malaysia's Yang-Dipertuan Agong (YDPA), King...
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PCM Chief To Surrender State Awards As Mark Of Protest

Do the Awards mean so little that it can easily be revoked?, the PCM chief asked Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM) President Major (K) Huan Cheng...
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As GOP Governors Traffic Immigrants Across America, A Global Migration Crisis Looms.

MARTHA'S VINEYARD - Some migrants who were flown to the wealthy island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, said they were misled about their destination on...
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Sri Lankan Crisis Pushing War-Torn Tamils To The Brink

COLOMBO - A 44-year-old Tamil labourer tended his rented patch of peanut field in Sri Lanka under a blazing sun, striking his spade against...
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Passing Of An Era: Rest Well Samy Vellu

As wishes of condolences pour in for the former MIC president, we look back at Tun Samy Vellu's life and career Getting up in the...
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The Ethereum Blockchain Reducing Energy Consumption Through Software Upgrade

NEW YORK - The Ethereum blockchain's software has been overhauled, drastically reducing its energy consumption, its inventor and co-founder tweeted on Thursday. According to the...
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Wall Street Suffers Its Worst Loss In Two Years Following CPI Data

NEW YORK CITY - On Tuesday, a broad sell-off sent US stocks tumbling after a stronger-than-expected inflation report dashed hopes that the Federal Reserve...
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Armenian And Russian Defence Ministers Meet To Discuss Nagorno-Karabakh Clashes

YEREVAN - The defence ministers of Russia and Armenia met on Tuesday morning and agreed to take steps to stabilise the situation along the...
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Biden Plans Restrictions On US Chip And Tool Exports To China

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration plans next month to broaden curbs on U.S shipments to China of semiconductors used for artificial intelligence and chipmaking...
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