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UOB intensifies COVID-19 safety measures by applying self-disinfecting coating at high-touch areas within its branches island-wide
SINGAPORE, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — United Overseas Bank (UOB) today announced that it has enhanced the precautionary measures within its branches with the application of a commercial grade self-disinfecting coating at high-touch areas including branch counters and meeting areas. The
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Air Selangor to implement new guidelines beginning June
KUALA LUMPUR: Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) will implement new guidelines issued by the National Water Service Commission (SPAN), effective June. Air Selangor, in a statement today, said based on the guidelines issued by SPAN, the actual water consumption in
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Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than two months as the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, eased restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus. “It is great to feel the
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China reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly three weeks
China reported the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases in nearly three weeks with 16 new infections discovered on May 31, as the number of so-called imported cases jumped in southwestern Sichuan province. The National Health Commission (NHC) said in
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India expels two Pakistani officials for ‘espionage’
MUMBAI: India on Sunday expelled two officials working at the Pakistan embassy in New Delhi after they were held for espionage, the foreign ministry said in a statement. “Two (Pakistani) officials were apprehended on Sunday by Indian law enforcement,” the
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Open season on the free press: Journalists targeted in attacks as U.S. protests rage
On Friday evening, viewers watched as CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez and his crew were arrested on live television while covering a protest following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. By Saturday, as protesters and the police clashed across the
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Drunk driver collides, kills contract worker
KUALA LUMPUR: 5r4esA man who was travelling home after sending food to his wife to be sold was killed when a car driven by a man believed to be drunk collided into him. During the incident which occurred at about 1.30
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Smokers at high risk of worse complications if infected by COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: If the warnings of the health hazards posted on cigarette boxes do not affect them, smokers should also realise that they are at high risk of worse complications if infected by COVID-19. This follows an analysis done by the
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Huawei Global Analysts Summit: Rethink The Seamless AI Experience With Glocal HMS Ecosystem
SHENZHEN, China, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2020 Huawei Analyst Summit held in Shenzhen, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) met with analysts to discuss the latest industry trends, innovative technologies, and ecosystem development. The theme of this year’s
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V Connect Launches Asia Artificial Intelligence Virtual Summit 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — V Connect, the main organiser of Asia Artificial Intelligence Virtual Summit 2020 today unveils its lineup of 20 Top AI experts and speakers who will be speaking at the event. This inaugural
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