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☕️ AI could displace 620,000 jobs in MY

RM32 bil of PTPTN loans unpaid, prompting PTPTN to consider a dire measure. Ministry of Health is working on a super app for healthcare services. 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists sentenced to jail.

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Nov 18, 2024

☕️ Homegrown BerbualGPT alternative possible? The government says yes

Global Survey: Msians getting wiser with money though problems persist. Biden escalates Russia-Ukraine war - gives Ukraine long-range missiles. New and fast-growing career in China - drone pilots, 1 mil needed.

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Nov 17, 2024

☕️ Pickleball to be introduced in SUKMA 2026

Putrajaya considers removing packet cooking oil subsidy (RM4 bil spent a year). Iran sends US letter, assuring it won't kill Trump. New regional casino powerhouse - Thailand to legalise it next year.

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Nov 14, 2024

☕️ Finance Minister II: Khazanah to continue investing in startups despite FashionValet issue

Netflix makin lama makin mahal - price hikes for Malaysians. Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's sues parent Unilever for silencing them from speaking about Gaza. US cruise company offers a 4-year round-the-world voyage to escape Trump presidency.

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Nov 13, 2024

☕️ ‘Kurang ajar’ phrase now off limits in the Dewan Rakyat

Tun Daim passed away at age 86. ‘Halal’ certification for pork-free and alcohol-free restaurants to remain optional. More than 1/3 of trees are on the brink of extinction. Trump tasks a new department - DOGE.

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Nov 12, 2024

☕️ Whistleblower saga continues with letter to YDPA

Rafizi strikes down idea of using vehicle registration for RON95 subsidy. Ride-hailing heats up - Lalamove now offers Ride service. Israeli deal-breakers? Former Perlis MB maintains not guilty stance on misuse of state funds.

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Nov 11, 2024

☕️ EPF 9M 2024 total investment income up 20% to RM57.57 bil

Neverending bullying case at UPNM. Sarawak tables largest budget ever at RM15.8 bil. Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Trump Effect. Toymaker Mattel misprints porn site on toy packaging.

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Nov 10, 2024

☕️ PM Anwar to expose paddy and rice cartel soon

Loke: PH x BN alliance might continue into GE16. SG's largest bank DBS eyes expansion into MY via M&A. Trump's new chief of staff and the woman that brought victory to him - Susan Wiles.

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Nov 07, 2024

☕️ House Arrest Bill - who qualifies to 'wfh'?

GLC, GLICs to require ministerial approval for bonuses, benefits. Sources: Tycoon Lim Kang Hoo seeks to divest DUKE highway for up to RM5 bil. Japan's solution to delivery driver shortage - conveyor belt road.

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Nov 06, 2024

☕️ Another 4 years of Donald J. Trump, and how to profit from it

Bangladesh seeks Msia’s cooperation in Bestinet's alleged fraud probe. Terengganu's Tinder - Jodoh Darul Iman. Bitcoin hits an all-time high again, twice in a year. Airbnb has hosted 2 billion guests.

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Nov 05, 2024

☕️ After Fashion Valet, another Khazanah-linked company investigated by the MACC

Majulah Johor - Johor to offer RM4k starting salary for skilled workers. No more buying cigarettes at Mamak shops. Bolt, another ride-hailing giant to enter Malaysia. Durian pizza is Pizza Hut China's top-selling pizza.

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Nov 04, 2024

☕️ HSBC Survey: Affluent Malaysians say RM4 mil is needed to retire comfortably

TikTok addiction amongst young users start at 260 videos, 35 minutes of use. Police fined RM1k in deaf Grab driver assault. There’s a thing called “stress bragging” and it is unhealthy for employees.

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