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Ringgit higher against US dollar at early session
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened 25 basis points higher against the US dollar on Friday, boosted by renewed buying interest, said a dealer.At 9.03 am, the local note stood at 4.1830/1870 versus the greenback from yesterday’s closing of 4.1855/1870. The dealer
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PKNS appoints Mahmud Abbas as CEO
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has announced the appointment of Datuk Mahmud Abbas as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective today. According to its statement, PKNS said Mahmud, who is the former chairman of the Halal Development Corporation,
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More than five decades old now, MACC continues fearlessly to fight corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: From just a small unit under the Prime Minister’s Department about five decades ago, the Malaysian Anti -Corruption Commission (MACC) has now become the most feared enforcement agency, having uncovered many high-profile corruption cases. Celebrating its 54th anniversary today,
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Almost all Labuan schools sanitised ahead of reopening on Monday
LABUAN: Almost all primary and secondary schools on this duty-free island have been sanitised ahead of the opening of the school session on Monday (Oct 4). Labuan Education director Yusuf Mohamad said sanitation works began last week with the cooperation of
Read MoreHealth DG: Sinovac for 12 years old and above allowed
KUALA LUMPUR: The administration of CoronaVac vaccine produced by Sinovac Life Sciences Co. Ltd., China, and Pharmaniaga Lifesciences Sdn Bhd , to adolescents aged 12 and above is allowed, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the
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Lokman Adam charged with spreading Covid-19 fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Lokman Noor Adam (pix) was charged in the Sessions Court here today with spreading Covid-19 fake news through audio visual recordings in April and May this year. Lokman, 48, however, pleaded not
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Thrust of 12MP focus of discussion on third week of Dewan Rakyat sitting
KUALA LUMPUR: The thrust of the country’s five-year development plan became the focus of discussion by Members of Parliament (MP) on the third week of the Dewan Rakyat sitting, following the tabling of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) by Prime Minister
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Thierry Marty Appointed President of Kering North & South-East Asia Pacific
PARIS, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kering announces the appointment of Thierry Marty as President of Kering North & South-East Asia Pacific, which includes Japan, Korea, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, effective from October 1st, 2021. This newly created
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Poly becomes strategic partner of the Telepo Alliance Program
BRUSSELS, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Telepo, part of the Destiny Group – a European provider of secure cloud and business communication – adds Poly as a strategic partner to its Telepo Alliance Program. Launched in May 2021, the Alliance Program
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UniPin Ladies Championship Arrives in Malaysia to Bring the Best Out of The Female Esports Scene
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In recent years, there has been a steady growth in the number of female esports players worldwide. UniPin sees the trend as an opportunity to empower the female esports community by bringing
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