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Man who allegedly insulted Islam, converted Muslim woman surrenders – Bukit Aman
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a local man for allegedly insulting Islam and converting a Muslim woman. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said the 29-year-old suspect was detained at 12.05 pm yesterday after surrendering himself at Bukit
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KLCI futures open higher
KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract (FKLI) on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher, in sync with the better underlying cash market performance. At 9.25 am, spot month March 2021 increased 10.0 points to 1,625.5, April 2021
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Student duped after being offered RM80,000 for old coins
KUALA LUMPUR: A student of a private higher learning institution in Damansara lost RM5,250 after being duped by a foreigner who offered lucrative money for old coins. Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said the suspect offered RM80,000
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Kidney diseases weighing on public healthcare expenditure
This article is in conjunction with World Kidney Day 2021 which falls on March 11 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: The burden of chronic and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country continues to weigh heavily on the national healthcare system, with news
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Fairfield by Marriott Continues its Large-Scale Brand Expansion in Japan with Six Hotels Slated to Open by August 2021
TOKYO, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the upcoming openings of six new Fairfield properties in Japan. The new hotels that are slated to open in 2021
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Dr. Gu Guoxin Helps Thousands “Be Proud of Your Mouth” This World Oral Health Day
SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Every year, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) empowers people with the tools and knowledge to prevent and control oral diseases through good oral health. In line with this year’s theme of World Oral
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Ainu culture expressed through “sound” in a new Media Art exhibit at New Chitose Airport opened on February 22
CHITOSE, Japan, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On February 22, 2021, the Agency for Cultural Affairs opened a new art exhibit at New Chitose Airport as part of their “CULTURE GATE to JAPAN” initiative. Artworks by the creative group NAKED,
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FICO Survey: 56% of Filipinos Prefer to Use Digital Channels to Engage with their Bank During Financial Hardship
Appeal of in-person branch banking fading fast post pandemic MANILA, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Preferred banking customer touchpoints across APAC in December 2020 Highlights: 56 percent of Filipino consumers prefer to use digital channels to engage with their bank during
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FICO Survey: 71% of Hong Kongers Prefer to Use Digital Channels to Engage with their Bank During Financial Hardship
HONG KONG, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Preferred banking customer touchpoints across APAC in December 2020 Highlights: 71 percent of Hong Kong consumers prefer to use digital channels to engage with their bank during financial hardship. 44 percent of Hong
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Amorepacific becomes the first Korean beauty company to join RE100
SEOUL, South Korea, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —Amorepacific has become the first Korean beauty company to join the global RE100 initiative with a goal to source 100% renewable energy to power all of its production sites and offices (HQ, R&D,
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