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Cops say man fatally shot in Machang has criminal records
KOTA BARU, Sept 18 — The man who was shot dead on Jalan Hutan Kuin in Machang, near here, yesterday, was found to have criminal records, including for drug-related offences. Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said the 38-year-old
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Political professionalism before political differences
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke yesterday met Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar to discuss the relationship between the federation and the states as per the system of federalism practised in Malaysia. In a post on
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UnionPay International Brings Borderless Payment Experience to Global Cardholders
170 international payment wallets are now accepted by UnionPay merchants in China HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — UnionPay International (“UPI” or “the Company”) has announced that 170 international wallets can now be directly used at merchants that accept
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Plantation and Commodities Ministry drafting National Biomass Action Plan 2022-2030
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is drafting the National Biomass Action Plan 2022-2030 in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap. Deputy prime minister, who is also the minister of plantation and commodities,
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Health Ministry to meet special select committee to finalise amendments regarding compound, tax on tobacco products
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 — A final decision on amendments regarding compound and tax on tobacco products under the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 will be made at a meeting with the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on
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Broncus Announced Long-Term Follow-Up Data on InterVapor, Showing Stable Long-Term Efficacy in Patients
HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — During the 23th ERS International Congress on September 11, Broncus announced long-term follow-up data about Bronchoscopic Thermal Vapor Ablation (BTVA) treatment using InterVapor®, the Company’s product for the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
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Review of Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 being carried out
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The government is conducting a review of the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134) which among others involved registering marriage and land ownership of the Orang Asli community. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid
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Local white rice shortage expected to be overcome by end 2023, says ministry director-general
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The local white rice shortage is expected to be overcome by the end of the year following steps taken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security’s (KPKM) Paddy and Rice Regulatory Division, ministry director-general
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TWF Urges Breaking Gender Zero-sum Thinking Promote Gender Equality to Sustain HK’s Competitiveness
HONG KONG, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As we move into the post-pandemic era, the world is facing new challenges and competition for talent across industries. To maintain its competitiveness, Hong Kong must prioritise and showcase its diversity and innovation, recognising
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Workshop owner shot dead in Machang
MACHANG, Sept 18 — The owner of a car workshop was found shot dead in a four-wheel drive vehicle in Kampung Hutan Kuin here today. The victim’s uncle, Zuki Ibrahim, 38, said he found out about the incident from the
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