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Suspect detained by MCMC for spreading fake news on coronavirus outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has detained a suspect for allegedly spreading fake news on the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak. A statement issued by MCMC today stated that the suspect, aged 34, was arrested in Bangi,
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Breaking: Strong quake hits Carribean
KUALA LUMPUR: A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale occurred in the Caribbean at 3.10 am today (Malaysian time). The Malaysian Meteorological Department, in a statement, said the quake occurred at a depth of 10
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Trump leaps into Middle East fray with peace plan that Palestinians denounce
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump yesterday proposed creating a Palestinian state as part of a Middle East peace plan, drawing Palestinian condemnation for imposing strict conditions and agreeing to let Israel maintain control of long-contested West Bank settlements. Trump announced
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China virus toll passes 130 as US weighs flight ban
BEIJING: The death toll from a new coronavirus in China rose sharply to 132 today with nearly 1,500 new cases, heaping pressure on Beijing to control the disease as US officials said the White House was weighing whether to suspend
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US says 50 troops now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after Iran strike
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said yesterday 50 US service members were now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after missile strikes by Iran on a base in Iraq earlier this month, 16 more than the military had previously announced. President Donald Trump
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Selangor records increase in number of Syiah activity centres
There has been a significant increase in the number of Syiah activity centres in Selangor, according to the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS). Its chairperson Mohammed Khusrin Munawi said so far 15 of such centres have been detected, compared to
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Don’t return yet, ECRL staff celebrating CNY in China told
The East Coast Rail Link project workers, who had returned to their hometowns in China to celebrate the Lunar New Year, have been advised to postpone their trips back to Malaysia until the situation is brought under control. Owner of
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Budget Direct Insurance wins Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2020
SINGAPORE, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Budget Direct Insurance has received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. The Budget Direct Insurance team wins prestigious
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Coronavirus: Three more cases in Malaysia, total now at seven
Three more 2019 novel coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Malaysia, bringing the total of positive cases to seven. Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement yesterday evening that all seven cases involved Chinese
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Inclusive Technology Launch Skyle – the World’s First Eye Tracker for iPad Pro
OLDHAM, England, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Skyle is the world’s first eye tracker for iPad Pro and is perfect for people with complex access and communication needs. Combining two leading learning tools, iPad and Eye Gaze, ensures this is
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