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US, Somalia carry out airstrikes on al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU, Somalia: US and Somalia carried out three airstrikes targeting the al-Shabaab militant group, killing four members, reported Anadolu Agency, citing US Africa Command yesterday. In a statement, it said the military exercise focused on al-Qaeda affiliated al-Shabaab militants in
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KPDNHEP will monitor child seats online sales
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will closely monitor the online sale of child restraint seats (CRS), which are widely available, to ensure they comply with the stipulated standards. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said
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Tourist entry remains subject to immigration regulations
PUTRAJAYA: Home Ministry said permission for tourist entry will still be subject to existing immigration regulations, procedures and controls at the entry points. It said the notice of entry refusal would be issued should a tourist be listed on the
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Over 8,000 pupils in Sabah will benefit from free breakfast programme
KOTA KINABALU: Over 8,000 pupils from 15 primary schools in Sabah will participate in the free breakfast programme (PSP) beginning Jan 20, said Sabah education director Dr Mistirine Radin. When contacted yesterday, she said the schools from 15 districts in
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Sufficient onion supply for CNY – Saifuddin
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has given an assurance that there will be an adequate supply of red, big and white onions until next year’s Chinese New Year celebration. Its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, said
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Malaysia wins four golds at Asian Silat Championship
KUALA LUMPUR: The national pencak silat squad ends the 2019 season on a high note after winning four gold medals, eight silver medals and eight bronze medals at the fifth edition of the Asian Pencak Silat Championship which ends in
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Three policemen lodge report against MACC officer
KUALA LUMPUR: Three policemen alleged that a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer hit them when they were at the Selangor MACC office in Shah Alam recently to give their statements. The three personnel aged 24, 25, and 26 from the
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Crystal Lagoons Partners with NexPlan to Develop 30 Public Access Lagoons in Korea
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — When we think of Korea, we immediately relate it to crowded metropolises. Crystal Lagoons has recently signed one of the firm’s most important contracts in the country, that entails 30 Public Access
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Bedsonline confirms strong sales growth in Australia
Bedsonline confirms strong growth in room night sales as a result of new brand identity and proposition launch in January 2019, up by around 40% year-on-year. Following integration of GTA and Tourico Holidays into parent group, sister brand TravelCube’s customers
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Don’t answer stupid questions in the exam!
PUCHONG: Netizens bemoaned a university examination question that appears to praise controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik by praising him and criticising Malaysians at large. The question appears in a Universiti Malaysia Perlis examination paper on Ethnic Relations. A screenshot of
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