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Khazanah sells stakes worth RM5.66 billion, including in Alibaba
Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd has sold stakes worth RM5.66 billion (US$ 1.36 billion) in seven foreign firms including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in the first 16 months of the current government, a minister said. Khazanah, which made
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CNN launches Call to Earth – a major network initiative to help create a sustainable future
HONG KONG, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — This week sees the launch of Call to Earth, a global initiative from CNN to engage communities the world over in making a difference to protect the future of our planet. CNN launches
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Radisson RED Brings Stylish and Social Stays to Australia, with the Brand’s Debut in Perth
SINGAPORE, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Radisson Hotel Group is set to introduce its contemporary and creative Radisson RED brand to Australia for the first time, following the signing of Radisson RED West Perth. Scheduled to open in 2022, the
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China sets up HK crisis centre in mainland, may replace chief liaison
HONG KONG/SHENZHEN: Tightening control over efforts to manage the upheaval in Hong Kong, the Chinese leadership has set up a crisis command centre on the mainland side of the border and is considering replacing its official liaison to the restive
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Judge: Former White House lawyer must testify in impeachment probe
WASHINGTON: Former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, a federal judge ruled yesterday, rejecting the administration’s assertion of immunity for officials by declaring that “no one is above the law.” US
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Study Reveals the Role that Tech Plays in Shaping the Way We Travel
SINGAPORE, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A new study by Hilton Honors — the award-winning guest loyalty program of global travel and hospitality brand Hilton — reveals that one in two travelers (50%) would utilize virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) tours
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Human Resources Ministry mulls introduction of Tahfiz skills certificate
SHAH ALAM: The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) plans to introduce the Tahfiz Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) in an effort to improve students’ academic performance. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Mahfuz Omar said, armed with this certificate, students in the tahfiz stream would
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MACC admits erred in recommending PKR to take disciplinary action
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has admitted to making a mistake by recommending a political party to take action against its members alleged to have been involved in misconducts. Its deputy commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki said
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Malaysia to continue seeking solutions for Palestine-Israel conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will continue to play an active role in seeking solutions to the Palestine-Israel conflict and towards the establishment of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya said the government would continue
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Ketum for research to be allowed with minister’s permission
The planting of psychoactive plants like ketum is allowed for research purpose only but requires a letter of authorisation from the Health Minister. This is contained in the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2019, which was tabled for the first reading in
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