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Sabah threatened by critical wildlife extinction
KOTA KINABALU: 2019 has been a challenging year for Sabah in terms of preservation and conservation of its wildlife and environment, which has witnessed several tragic events including the threat of extinction of some of the state’s most endangered species.
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15 injured in explosion at Kansas aircraft plant
WASHINGTON: At least 15 people were injured yesterday after a liquid nitrogen line exploded at a Textron Aviation plant near Wichita, Kansas, potentially setting back the launch of a new aircraft under development, county and company officials said. Sedgwick County
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The Greatest Passports of the Decade – The Rise of the freedom seekers
MONTREAL, Dec. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — This past decade, we have witnessed the rise of many new trends and the unfortunate fall of past triumphs. But when it comes to the world of global mobility— the 2010s truly left a
Read MoreTCL to Showcase Next Generation Mini-LED Technology at CES 2020
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Electronics (1070.HK), a dominant player in the global TV industry and leading consumer electronics company, will showcase the next generation of Mini-LED technology among a full suite of flagship innovations at CES 2020
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Cai Xukun and Jony J to Join iQIYI’s Original Varity Show “Youth with You Season 2”
BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) (“iQIYI” or the “Company”), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, recently announced newly appointed mentors of its hit original variety show Youth with You (“Youth with You Season 2”
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It’s raining shrimps in Tok Bali, Bachok
PASIR PUTEH: The current monsoon season has brought unexpected windfall to more than 1,000 fishermen in Kelantan in the form of abundant shrimps swimming near the shore. With flood waters receded and coupled with clear weather, these traditional fishermen in
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Active, old mortar bomb found in Sungai Petani
SUNGAI PETANI: An active, old bomb believed to be from the Mortar 81 millimetre range, was found at a construction site on Jalan Metro-Sri Wang here yesterday. According to Kuala Muda district deputy police chief Supt Shamsudin Mamat in a statement issued today, the bomb
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Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans
The Philippines has banned two US lawmakers from visiting and will introduce tighter entry restrictions for US citizens should Washington enforce sanctions over the detention of a top government critic, the president’s spokesman said today. President Rodrigo Duterte will impose
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iQIYI Announces its 2020 Strategy of the iQIYI Knowledge App, Focusing on Educational Videos and IP-based Content
BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) (“iQIYI” or the “Company”), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, announced its 2020 strategy for the iQIYI Knowledge App (the “App”) at the iQIYI Knowledge Ceremony (the “Ceremony”) held
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BNM to issue up to five digital bank licences
KUALA LUMPUR: Up to five licences may be issued to qualified applicants to establish digital banks to conduct either conventional or Islamic banking business in Malaysia. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued the Exposure Draft on Licensing Framework for digital
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