April 11, 2025
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World
US Initiates Global Study on Autism ‘Epidemic’, Results Expected by September, Says RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON, April 11 — US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced yesterday that American authorities have launched a major global study to investigate the causes of the so-called autism “epidemic.”‍

April 11, 2025
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World
Siemens Executive and Family Among Six Victims in Hudson River Helicopter Crash Identified

NEW YORK, April 11 — Six people, including a senior Siemens executive and his family, lost their lives when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York.

April 11, 2025
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World
Xi to Visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia Next Week in First Trip of 2025 Amid Escalating US Tariffs

BEIJING, April 11 — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia next week, marking his first official overseas trip of 2025, Beijing’s foreign ministry announced today.‍

April 11, 2025
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Xi’s visit set to boost Malaysia-China trade and strengthen bilateral relations, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Malaysia is hopeful that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming state visit will pave the way for deeper bilateral ties and enhanced trade relations between both nations.‍

April 11, 2025
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‘She fought back and escaped’: Melaka woman thwarts suspected rape attempt while jogging; 27-year-old arrested

MELAKA, April 11 — A 27-year-old man was reportedly arrested late last night, just two hours after allegedly molesting a woman who was jogging alone at Taman Bandaraya Bukit Serindit.

April 11, 2025
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Massive clean-up underway: Selangor MB says focus now on homes damaged in Putra Heights gas explosion.

SUBANG JAYA, April 11 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today that the next phase of efforts will focus on cleaning residential areas impacted by the recent gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights.

April 10, 2025
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Tunku Ismail attends PSG match with Tim Cahill and Sonny Bill Williams, crosses paths with Aston Villa fan Prince William

PARIS, April 10 — Johor Regent Tunku Ismail was among the guests watching Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Champions League quarter-final match in Parc des Princes last night.

April 10, 2025
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Japan’s largest Yakuza gang finds turf wars too troublesome, pledges peace to police

TOKYO, April 10 — Japan’s largest yakuza organised crime body submitted a written pledge to authorities to end its wars with splinter groups, police told AFP on Thursday.‍

April 10, 2025
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World
Beijing slams ‘irresponsible remarks’ after Zelensky says Chinese recruits fighting for Russia

BEIJING, April 10 — China warned parties in the Ukraine war today against making “irresponsible remarks” after President Volodymyr Zelensky said Beijing knows its citizens are being recruited by Russia to fight in the conflict.

April 10, 2025
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Kulai school acknowledges expelled student involved in deepfake porn scandal, admits to delayed response.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The board of Foon Yew High School in Kulai, Johor, has announced the expulsion of a student involved in distributing deepfake pornographic images of students and alumni.

April 10, 2025
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Local
Selangor launches joint clean-up operation to assist Putra Heights residents following gas pipeline fire.

SUBANG JAYA, April 10 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and the Selangor state government will carry out a coordinated clean-up operation this weekend to further support Putra Heights residents affected by the recent gas pipeline fire.‍

April 10, 2025
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‘A Love-Fueled Windfall’: Penang Doctor and Wife Win RM11 Million Jackpot Using Anniversary Dinner Receipt Numbers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — A Penang-based doctor had an unforgettable anniversary this year, winning RM11.77 million after betting on numbers from a dinner receipt last month.