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Seoul to host “Seoul Global Challenge 2021” to seek for innovative solutions to improve air quality in Seoul subway; finally selected teams to receive a cash prize of 690 mil. won
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it will host the “Seoul Global Challenge 2021,” an international R&D competition that will take place over the next 11 months. The Challenge will invite global companies, universities,
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Trump says to remove Sudan from State Sponsors Terrorism List
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would remove Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list after Sudan pays US$335 million to American victims, reported Xinhua news agency. “GREAT news! New government of Sudan, which is
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PM Phuc: Entry to Vietnam must be closely controlled
HANOI: Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Monday called for close control over entry into Vietnam at all border gates in order for the country to fulfil the twin goals of fighting COVID-19 and posting socio-economic development. During an online meeting with
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South Korea to lift export ban on mask filters
SEOUL: South Korea said Tuesday it will lift the export ban on nonwoven fabrics this week that are used to produce protective masks as the domestic supply of the materials and masks stabilised, Yonhap News Agency reported. Under the decision,
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Penang Assembly sitting adjourns sine die
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Legislative Assembly sitting adjourned sine die today after sitting for six days. The sitting beginning Oct 12 saw 74 oral and 630 written questions submitted as well as three bills tabled including the Supply Bill and Motion on
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Contractor duped by Facebook advertisement on sale of cheap 4WD
KUANTAN: A contractor’s hope of owning a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle which he had paid more than RM14,000 for it was dashed when he failed to get delivery of the Ford Ranger which was advertised for sale on Facebook at a
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MOF: Govt allocates more than RM1.7 bln to fight Covid-19, ready to add more if necessary
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated more than RM1.7 billion to fight Covid-19 transmission, channelled through 14 ministries and state governments, and remains committed in ensuring that the frontliners as well as the healthcare system have sufficient funds to protect the
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Oil spill: Clean-up works at Pantai Cermin to stop as beach recovers
PORT DICKSON: The operation to clean up the oil spill at Pantai Cermin here will end tomorrow as the situation has recovered, says Negeri Sembilan Malaysian Civil Defence Force (MCDF) director Lt Col (PA) Fazlisyah Muslim. He said after six days of
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JAIS: Friday prayers only allowed in green zones
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will only allow Friday prayers and marriage solemnisation ceremonies to be held in green zones following the recent spike of Covid-19 cases in the state. As such, JAIS director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad (pix)
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Perlis Mufti: Politicians should prioritise people’s interests
KANGAR: Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has called on politicians to prioritise the interests of the people especially those who are affected by COVID-19. “It’s pointless for politicians to fight for positions day and night when many people are
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