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๐ Pope Francis
๐ค The Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis this week. Funeral rites are scheduled for Saturday. Speculation arises regarding potential successors, with the Bishop of Penang noted as a possible candidate, sparking interest among Malaysian Catholics.
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๐ SPM 2024
๐ค The 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results reveal an overall improvement in national performance. The Education Ministry reported a better National Average Grade, with a notable increase in students achieving excellent results. Candidates may obtain their results from schools or online platforms starting 24 April.
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๐ Songkran Festival Brawl
๐ค A brawl occurred on Sunday, 20 April, at a Songkran festival in Petaling Jaya. The incident, reportedly caused by a scuffle while refilling water guns, involved participants fighting and throwing chairs. Police have arrested five men and are investigating the matter under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting.
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๐ Jalur Gemilang Issue
๐ค The Education Ministry has apologised on Thursday 24 April for an error in the Jalur Gemilang printed in its SPM results analysis report. An investigation is underway, and the Ministry is recalling the incorrect reports for amendment, deeming the mistake unacceptable.
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๐ Pork DNA In Indonesian Snack
๐ค Indonesia's BPOM found porcine DNA in several halal-certified snacks, prompting Malaysia's JAKIM to order a recall on Tue, 22/Apr. The Domestic Trade Ministry will collaborate with JAKIM to remove these products from the Malaysian market to protect Muslim consumers.
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๐ Gold Prices
๐ค With gold prices soaring, many Malaysians are capitalising on the high values. Since mid-April, jewellers report increased customers selling old jewellery for substantial profits. Simultaneously, some view this as an opportune investment, purchasing gold despite the elevated prices, as reported on Sun, 20 April.
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๐ Bad Weather In Selangor
๐ค Heavy rainfall caused flash floods in Paya Jaras, Selangor, on Tuesday 22 April, disrupting traffic. Concurrently, a landslide in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday 23 April, resulted in road closures and heightened safety concerns for nearby residents. Authorities are monitoring both situations.
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๐ Foodpanda
๐ค Foodpanda will cease Thailand operations on Wed, 23 May, after years of losses in a competitive market dominated by Lineman Wongnai (44%) and GrabFood (39.4%). Foodpanda held under 15% market share. Parent company Delivery Hero will focus on more profitable Asia Pacific markets.
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๐ Chagee
๐ค Following its successful Nasdaq listing on Thursday 17 April, Zhang Junjie, the 30-year-old founder of the Chagee tea chain, has become a billionaire. The IPO valued the company at US$6.2 billion, highlighting strong investor interest in the Malaysian-present brand.
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