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Workers remain in dire straits despite salary increase last year – MTUC
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the salary increase in 2019, workers remain in dire straits and the worst is yet to come, said Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) secretary-general J. Solomon. He said the 4.4 percent hike in salary and wages in
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Police set to complete probe paper on false report by assemblyman’s special officer
GEORGE TOWN: The investigation paper on the false report made by a special officer to an assemblyman who was arrested after he claimed he was robbed of RM60,000 on Sept 12, is being completed. Penang Police chief Datuk Sahabudin Abd Manan said
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Moon says Korea peace possible without giving up hope for dialogue
SEOUL: South Korean President Moon Jae In said Friday that South Korea will be able to reach the path of peace and unification unless it gives up hope for dialogue with North Korea, Yonhap news agency reported. Speaking at a
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Harbour City (Hong Kong’s largest mall) joined forces with 300 tenants to effectively stimulate footfall and repeat purchase during pandemic
HONG KONG, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Harbour City, the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong, has launched “Always Rewarding” talk-of-the-town Sales Promotion amid the pandemic. The Promotion aims to induce repeat purchase by shoppers, in which numerous shoppers visit Harbour
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WHO lauds South Africa’s efforts in combating COVID-19
JOHANNESBURG: The World Health Organization (WHO) commended South Africa on Thursday for its determined efforts which have helped curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, Anadolu Agency reported. The global health body said it is greatly encouraged by the ongoing
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Author of ‘Forrest Gump’ novel dies at age of 77 — Mayor of Fairhope city
MOSCOW: Winston Groom, who wrote the famous novel “Forrest Gump,” has died at the age of 77 years, reported Sputnik news agency, quoting the Mayor of the city of Fairhope, Alabama. “It is with great sadness that I share the
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Mega mergers in oil and gas on the card – Analyst
KUALA LUMPUR: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the oil and gas industry (o&g), coupled with green agenda activism, could trigger an era of mega-mergers and consolidation among the super majors in the industry, AmInvestment Bank Bhd analyst Alex Goh
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Merchantrade Asia acquires Valyou
KUALA LUMPUR: MERCHANTRADE ASIA SDN BHD has completed the acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in Valyou Sdn Bhd from Norwegian Telenor Group following a competitive bidding exercise. Valyou is a fast-growing mobile financial technology player in Malaysia and
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JobsMalaysia, MyFutureJobs portals to be integrated
KUALALUMPUR:Employment online portals JobsMalaysia and MyfutureJobs will be merged to facilitate public in applying for jobs, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.Saravanan. He said the merger was in line with the single-window system approach to connect employers and job seekers, as well as the ministry and the Social
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Police bust gang of branded bicycle thieves
KEPALA BATAS: Police busted a gang of branded bicycle thieves after arresting two men and seizing 13 bicycles worth RM10,000 in raids in Kepala Batas here last Sunday. North Seberang Perai District Police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said today the
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