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OpenAI soap opera plays out in court as Musk accuses ‘Scam Altman’ of ‘looting charities’
OAKLAND, April 29 — Billionaire Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday to accuse OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman of betraying the AI company’s altruistic origins, in a trial that could have far-reaching consequences for the industry and oblige the
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A king is saying this: Charles tells US congress executive power needs ‘checks and balances’
WASHINGTON, April 29 — Britain’s King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic ties facing their most serious test in years. In a
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Trump under pressure on Iran as US midterms loom, oil hits US$110 and Germans pile on
WASHINGTON, April 29 — Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the United States considering Tehran’s latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
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White House hails ‘Two Kings’ as Trump hosts UK’s Charles III
WASHINGTON, April 29 — Donald Trump has never made a secret of his love for royalty. But the US president revealed Tuesday it runs in the family – his mother had a crush on King Charles III. The surprising revelation
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Mohamad Sabu says rice stockpile hits 300,000 tonnes as Malaysia braces for rising feed and fuel costs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The country’s food supply remains stable for now, with the rice buffer stock reaching 300,000 tonnes, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He said the local production of chicken and eggs
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James Chai set to return to MACC today with investigators chasing leads in RM1.1b saga
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern, known as James Chai, will return to give evidence at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today. MACC Investigation Division senior director, Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar,
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How cheap can public hospitals get? Here’s a how-to guide to receiving care from MOH specialised institutions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia’s healthcare system has seen rapid evolution over the decades, marked by the expansion of both private and government hospitals across the country. However, public hospitals operated by the Health Ministry remain the backbone of the
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Economy minister: Electricity supply stable, but tariffs could rise due to global fuel swings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia’s electricity supply remains stable, but rising and volatile global fuel prices could push up generation costs and eventually affect tariffs if pressures persist, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. He said the
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Oil supply recovery could take up to a year if fuel crisis drags on, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Crude oil supply could take between three and 12 months to recover if the ongoing energy crisis persists, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. The economy minister added that the situation could worsen if there
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Perak’s Lenggong earns Malaysia rare dual Unesco status as World Heritage Site and Global Geopark
IPOH, April 28 — Lenggong has reached a historic milestone, becoming the only site in Peninsular Malaysia to be accorded dual recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) following its inclusion as a Unesco Global Geopark.
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