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Construction Innovation Expo 2019 Officially Opens
HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Construction Innovation Expo 2019 (CIExpo) which was jointly organised by the Development Bureau (DEVB) and Construction Industry Council (CIC), and supported by Centre of Science and Technology Industrial Development (CSTID), Ministry of Housing and
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Najib: I could sense there was enough money in my bank accounts
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the High Court today he had a ‘sense’ there was enough money in his bank accounts that he kept issuing cheques even without knowing the exact balance in these
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Philippine massacre masterminds jailed for life over 57 murders
A Philippine court found the bosses of an influential political clan guilty today of masterminding a 2009 massacre of 57 people, a ruling cheered as a partial victory for justice and a challenge to the country’s notorious culture of impunity.
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SRC Trial: Najib’s application to call expert examine documents on Jan 7
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today fixed Jan 7 next year to hear Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s application to call an Australian expert to examine documents tendered as exhibits in his trial involving SRC International Sdn Bhd’s funds. The
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IMF: Malaysian making progress on reform agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Malaysian authorities are making progress on their reform agenda, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growth holding up and is projected at 4.5% for 2019, driven by domestic demand. Malaysia’s headline inflation is
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LTTE: Case of despatch rider transferred to KL High Court
SEGAMAT: The case of the despatch rider, S Teeran, who was charged with supporting and possessing items linked to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) last month, has been transferred to the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Sessions judge, Rasidah
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China announces new tariff exclusions for some US imports
China today unveiled a new list of tariff exemptions for imports from the United States, days after the world’s two largest economies announced a Phase 1 trade deal. The tariff waivers will be effective Dec. 26, and will apply for
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Thailand BOI Approves Revised Incentives to Promote Investment in the EEC Area
BANGKOK, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Investment (BOI) has agreed to extend and revise the investment incentives package for investment projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The new package is extended to investments outside industrial estates
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Health Ministry: Vaccinate your child to prevent communicable disease
PUCHONG: Health Ministry today advised all parents to ensure that their children aged below five years old to get vaccinated. In a Facebook post today, the ministry said the action is needed to help protect children from being infected by
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Expat. Roasters leading the way in sustainable coffee packaging
BALI, Indonesia, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bali based specialty coffee company Expat. Roasters has launched a new packaging range to support their commitment to sustainability and is leading the way in Indonesia by executing strategies like this. Expat. Roasters newly launched
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