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Australia boosts emergency funding for bushfire-affected businesses
Australia today boosted emergency grants and loans for small businesses hit by bushfires that have ravaged the country during the peak tourist season, as firefighters used cooler weather to prepare for a return of hazardous fire conditions. The fires have
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Trump promises farmers that China trade deal to be good for them
US President Donald Trump sought yesterday to assure American farmers and ranchers hit by a protracted tariff war with China that a trade agreement he signed with Beijing will lead to major purchases of US agricultural products. Trump’s remarks in
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Shafie Apdal accepts Kimanis by-election result as the people’s choice
KOTA BELUD: Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said he accepts the Kimanis parliamentary by-election result as it is the choice of the people. The Warisan chairman also said that despite the defeat, the ruling government would continue
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Pakatan’s power transition plan: A flop Bollywood drama
The prime minister has on numerous occasions said that he is willing to hand over the seat to the prime minister in-waiting, PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim if the Pakatan Harapan Presidential Council wishes so. Really? Come on Pakatan,
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China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over the weekend
An outbreak of coronavirus in China is spreading to more cities, Chinese authorities reported on Monday, with 139 new cases found over the weekend, including a third death. The Daxing health commission in the capital Beijing said it had confirmed
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Relocation of Indonesian capital: TDM gives government security options
TAWAU: The Malaysian Army (TDM) has given several options to the government in preparing the aspect of security in the light of the relocation of the capital of Indonesia from the island of Jawa to Kalimantan by 2024. Army chief
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In impeachment document, Democrats say Trump endangers security
WASHINGTON/PALM BEACH: Democratic US lawmakers leading the impeachment case against Republican President Donald Trump said on Saturday the president must be removed from office to protect national security and preserve the country’s system of government. In a 111-page document filed
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Cloud seeding conducted in Kedah, Penang
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) yesterday launched a cloud seeding operation to address water shortage in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia. MetMalaysia director-general Jailan Simon said the operation was carried out in six targeted areas in Kedah
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‘Sad’ Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal role
LONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry spoke yesterday of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties in a deal with Queen Elizabeth and senior Windsors that will see him and his wife Meghan exit official roles to seek
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Dr M: Malaysia Inc concept now more important than ever
LANGKAWI: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the concept of Malaysia Incorporated (Malaysia Inc), which integrates the private and public sectors into one common objective, is now more important than ever to achieve the country’s big and ambitious goals.
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