<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SINGAPORE (Feb 4): Catalist-listed theme park developer and operator Sim Leisure Group is marking its foray into new geographic regions, with an entry into Sri Lanka.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The Penang-based group on Tuesday announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Elpitiya Plantations to bring its ESCAPE theme parks to Sri Lanka.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Elpitiya is an associated company of blue chip conglomerate Aitken Spence. Both companies are listed in Sri Lanka.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Under the agreement, Elpitiya will sublease land for<a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/company-news/sim-leisure-bring-escape-theme-parks-sri-lanka" target="_blank">...(click on link for full story on theedgesingapore.com)</a></p></div>


SINGAPORE (Feb 4): Catalist-listed theme park developer and operator Sim Leisure Group is marking its foray into new geographic regions, with an entry into Sri Lanka.

The Penang-based group on Tuesday announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Elpitiya Plantations to bring its ESCAPE theme parks to Sri Lanka.

Singapore's Sim Leisure to bring ESCAPE theme parks to Sri Lanka

The Malaysian government is constantly striving to repatriate its citizens who have fallen victim to job scams in Myanmar, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

No let-up in efforts to repatriate job scam victims from Myanmar, says Tok Mat

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday called for an immediate end to any narratives involving racial profiling in the context of aid distribution and efforts to combat hardcore poverty in the country.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Langkawi to discuss regional strategic issues and Asean developments.

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With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence in Malaysia’s ability to safeguard its foreign policy and economic priorities amid evolving global dynamics.

Malaysia to adapt to Trump era, says Anwar

Among the key agenda when Malaysia takes over the chairmanship of Asean next year are the Asean Energy Grid and digitalisation initiatives, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has warned that it will take a firm stance against associations that openly announce price hikes, minimum pricing or new trading conditions, particularly through the media.

MyCC warns stern action against cartel activities by associations

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that an amicable solution will be taken to address the ongoing dispute between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Sarawak's state-owned oil and gas (O&G) company Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) over the distribution of natural gas in Sarawak.

PM: Amicable solution in the works for Petronas-Petros dispute over natural gas distribution

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor and Johor until 4pm on Saturday.

Thunderstorms in six states until 4pm on Saturday — MetMalaysia

Nippon Steel alleges the White House had "impermissible undue influence" over a national security review of its US$14.9 billion (RM67.2 billion) bid for US Steel and threatened legal action if the deal is blocked.

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Alphabet Inc’s Google called a US Justice Department (DOJ) plan to force it to sell its web browser “extreme” and at odds with the law, urging a Federal Court judge to take caution lest he stifle innovation and future investment.

Google blasts Chrome sale as ‘extreme’ remedy at odds with law

<p>Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced on Friday evening several temporary measures to address the uproar over the sizeable medical insurance premium hikes that insurance and takaful operators deem necessary to cover the higher costs of medical services.</p>


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<p>Highway users nationwide will enjoy toll-free travel&nbsp;on Dec 23 and 24, in conjunction with&nbsp;Christmas celebration.</p>


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<p>Wall Street surged on Friday and the dollar softened as cooler-than-expected inflation data helped investors look past the possibility of a government shutdown and fresh tariff threats from US&nbsp;President-elect Donald Trump.</p>


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<p>In a<em>&nbsp;Vanity Fair&nbsp;</em>video&nbsp;last month, Lisa, a member of mega&nbsp;K-pop&nbsp;band Blackpink, shared her obsession with toys from Chinese company Pop Mart International Group Ltd.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that an amicable solution will be taken to address the ongoing dispute between&nbsp;Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Sarawak's state-owned oil and gas (O&amp;G) company Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) over the distribution of natural gas in Sarawak.</p>


<p>The House passed funding to keep the US government operating until mid-March just hours before a midnight shutdown deadline, capping off a tumultuous two days in which two earlier plans pursued by Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed.</p>


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<p>Singapore’s main stock index is on track to have its best annual performance since 2017, but any celebrations over the Straits Times Index’s 15% gain so far this year are likely to be overshadowed by doubts about what lies ahead.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has warned that it will take a firm stance against associations that openly announce price hikes, minimum pricing or new trading conditions, particularly through the media.</p>


<p>Alphabet Inc’s Google called a US Justice Department (DOJ) plan to force it to sell its web browser “extreme” and at odds with the law, urging a Federal Court judge to take caution lest he stifle innovation and future investment.</p>


<p>Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in&nbsp;Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor and&nbsp;Johor until 4pm on Saturday.</p>


<p>Volkswagen AG (VW) reached an agreement with labour leaders to cut capacity at its namesake brand while avoiding factory closures, capping three months of tense negotiations and preventing further union walkouts.</p>


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<p>Qualcomm Inc prevailed at trial against Arm Holdings plc’s claim that it breached a licence for chip technology that the world’s largest maker of mobile-phone processors acquired when it bought a startup in 2021.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>The election of Donald Trump will usher in a wave of private-company purchases that had previously been slowed by red tape, investor Cathie Wood said in an interview, in which she also reiterated her ultra-bullish view on bitcoin.</p>


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<p>The launch of a new direct route from Chennai to Penang, via IndiGo, commencing on Saturday, marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity, generating economic opportunities, and solidifying Penang’s position as a regional air travel hub.</p>


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<p>Nippon&nbsp;Steel alleges the White House had "impermissible undue influence" over a national security review of its US$14.9 billion (RM67.2&nbsp;billion) bid for US&nbsp;Steel and threatened legal action if the deal is blocked.</p>


<p>Express bus companies must ensure a second driver is on board for long-distance trips, especially during the festive season, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.</p>


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<p>OpenAI is preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that it said is capable of more advanced human-like reasoning than its current offerings, ratcheting up the competition with rivals such as Alphabet Inc’s Google.</p>


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<p>At first glance,&nbsp;Sony Group Corp’s US$1.2 billion (RM5.4&nbsp;billion) acquisition of the anime streaming site Crunchyroll in 2021 looks like a success. Subscribers to the US$8-a-month service have tripled to 15 million since then, and the number of new shows has doubled to more than 50 every quarter.</p>


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<p>Samsung Electronics Co&nbsp;and Texas Instruments Inc&nbsp;completed final agreements to get billions of dollars of government support for new semiconductor plants in the US, cementing a major piece of the Biden administration’s Chips Act initiative.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>US President-elect Donald Trump appears committed to imposing high tariffs on imports to the United States – or, at least, using the threat of tariffs to bend US trading partners to his will. Trump now says he will enact a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico on his first day in offic...