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Australian bushfires: Military moves in to help mass-scale evacuation
Tens of thousands of holiday makers raced to evacuate popular seaside towns on Australia’s east coast yesterday, fleeing ahead of advancing bushfires, as military ships and helicopters planned missions to rescue thousands more trapped by the blazes. Long queues formed
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Positive reaction from parents on use of CRS
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents responded positively to the use of Child Restraint System (CRS) which the government has made compulsory in private vehicles effective today, because of safety factor. However, they are hoping that the government would introduce certain incentives for the
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Drug ring busted, drugs worth RM1 mln seized in Sarawak
MIRI: Sarawak police have smashed an international drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of seven suspects and seizure of drugs worth about RM1 million here. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Ramli Din said the suspects, aged between 21 and 39, were
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The Slogans, Emblems and Mascots of the 31st Summer Universiade in 2021 were Officially Released in Chengdu, China
CHENGDU, China, Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On December 30, the slogan, emblem and mascot of the 31st Summer Universiade and Franchising Global Conference were held in Chengdu University Village in Chengdu, China. This was an international event, a global
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Almost 500 including minors nabbed for illegal racing in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Police arrested 339 motorcyclists and 146 pillion riders, including minors, during Ops Samseng Jalanan at Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in Bayan Lepas near yesterday. Southwest district police chief Supt A. A Anbalagan said those arrested, aged
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CF PharmTech Closes US$ 90 Million Financing Round to Accelerate Global Development of Respiratory Drugs
SHUZHOU, China, Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CF PharmTech, Inc., a pharmaceutical company with a vision to provide quality and affordable respiratory drug products globally, announced it has raised a $90 million Series E investment led by New Alliance Capital. The investment
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SKYMAGIC and Fireworks by Grucci join forces to deliver a record-breaking PyroDrone™ show performance.
MARJAN ISLAND, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SKYMAGIC commissioned by Fireworks by Grucci, delivered a world-record-breaking firework drone show performance for Ras Al Khaimah 2020 New Year’s Eve Celebration. Ras Al Khaimah 2020 New Year’s Eve Celebration_SKYMAGIC
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RM2.4 bln drug seizure in Penang, police’s biggest haul – Muhyiddin
PUTRAJAYA: Police recent success in foiling the largest drug smuggling and trafficking attempt worth over RM2.4 billion in Penang, clearly demonstrates that the government is serious in its fight against drug abuse in the country. The success has received the
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Marine police seized fireworks, firecrackers worth over RM1.5 mln
JOHOR BAHRU: The Region Two Marine Police (PPM) seized 717 boxes of firecrackers and fireworks worth more than RM1.5 million in raids on two business premises as well as a lorry at Taman Universiti and Setia Business Park, here, yesterday.
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Dego Ride resumes operations, expects to create 5,000 jobs – Syed Saddiq
KUALA LUMPUR: Dego Ride, a motorcycle taxi service is back in operation today after obtaining special approval from the Cabinet. Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the service is expected to offer 5,000 job opportunities for
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