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South-to-North Water Diversion Project – 5 years on
BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A report from China Daily: China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the largest of its kind in the world, has benefited over 100 million people in the country’s parched north by transferring water from the south.
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UNIMAP orders probe on Zakir Naik question, mum on other provocative questions
PUCHONG: Under heat over a controversial question in its Ethnic Relations test paper, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP) ordered a probe on the matter citing public interest. “An official statement will be issued once the investigation is concluded. For now, we
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Govt holds back petrol subsidy scheme, Najib calls out ‘confused leaders’
PUCHONG: In a sudden turnaround, the government today announced the postponement of the Petrol Subsidy Programme (PSP), which was supposed to start next month. In a statement today, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said
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Perhilitan hunts down wild boars roaming in Nilai residential areas
SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) is conducting an operation to hunt down wild boars that are reported to be roaming around Taman Desa Jati, Acacia Park, Nilai. State Human Resources, Farming and Non-Muslim Affairs Committee
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RFID payment at 10 PLUS toll plazas from Jan 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Road users plying the PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) operated highways will be able to use Touch ‘n Go Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology as one of the payment mode options at its 10 open system toll plazas from
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Growatt Becomes the NO.1 Solar Rooftop Inverter Supplier in India
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Growatt, one of the TOP 3 rooftop solar inverter brands in China, has become the NO.1 solar rooftop inverter supplier in India according to a report by BRIDGE TO INDIA. In the twelve-month period
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Anifah Aman fails to stay court ruling on Kimanis parliamentary seat
PUTRAJAYA: Former foreign minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman today failed to stay a Federal Court ruling in nullifying his victory in the Kimanis parliamentary seat in the last general election, pending the hearing of his review application. A Federal Court
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Death toll from Typhoon Phanfone in Philippines climbs to 47
MANILA: Death toll from a powerful typhoon that struck parts of the Philippines last week on Christmas has risen to 47, reported Anadolu Agency, citing official media today. The number of injured has also climbed to 143 while nine others
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Nepalese killed after falling into meat grinder in Malacca
MELAKA: A Nepalese employee was killed after falling into a meat grinder at a food processing factory in the Londang Industrial Area, Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah near here today. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department operation management head Superintendent Zulkhairani Ramli
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MH17 trial hopes to bring closure for victims’ families – Ukraine’s ambassador
KUALA LUMPUR: Ukrainian Ambassador to Malaysia Olexander Nechytaylo said the court proceedings examining criminal responsibility in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which will start in March next year, will hopefully bring closure for the victim’s next of kin,
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