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Covid-19 strains JN.1 and HK.1 detected in Sarawak
KUCHING, Dec 21 — The Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant, JN.1, which was initially recorded in the United States and accounts for a third of its positive cases, has been detected in some parts of Sarawak. Director of Institute of Health and
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International Clinical Trial Results Released! Responding to the Virus Resurgence, Lianhua Qingwen Capsules Provide New Evidence
SINGAPORE, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, according to multiple reports from local Singaporean media, confirmed cases of COVID-19 are steadily increasing, with the average number of daily hospitalizations on the rise. The virus, once vigorously fought against, seems to
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Govt mulls modifying spillway structure of Sg Golok River Basin Development Project to tackle stagnant floodwater woes
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 21 — The government is studying the feasibility of modifying the spillway structure on the embankment of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) in Kelantan to address the stagnant floodwater woes in the nearby areas
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In Shah Alam, man who hit wife with dumbbell charged with murder
SHAH ALAM, Dec 12 — A man, who allegedly hit his wife with a dumbbell, was charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today, with murdering the woman. Izzat Saat, 38, nodded after the charge was read out to him, but
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MoH allocates RM1.42m for hospitals’ Board of Visitors next year
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 21 — The Health Ministry (MoH) has allocated a total of RM1.42 million for the upcoming year to 142 hospitals to enable the Board of Visitors (ALPH) to carry out activities that enhance service delivery and patient welfare.
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Highways to go toll-free on December 23 and 26 in conjunction with Christmas
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Ministry of Works (KKR) has confirmed that highways will go toll-free on December 23 and 26 in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas weekend. The free toll period has been previously hinted at by Deputy Works
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Prasarana to submit report on monorail tyre fire
KAJANG, Dec 21 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) has been instructed to submit a full report on the incident where a tyre from a KL Monorail train caught fire and fell onto the road near the Titiwangsa Monorail Station last
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Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Hamburg-based ship manager Zeaborn
SINGAPORE and HAMBURG, Germany, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Wilhelmsen Ship Management (“Wilhelmsen”), a provider of third-party ship management services headquartered in Singapore, and Hamburg-based asset manager MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100 % of the company Zeaborn Ship
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Mitra’s administrative status to be announced by PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — The administrative status of the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra), whether it remains under the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) or otherwise, will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim soon. Deputy Entrepreneur Development
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Indah Water says mitigation measures taken at sewage treatment plant following Puchong landslide
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21— Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd has taken urgent mitigation measures at IWK’s Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Taman Wawasan, Puchong, due to the recent landslide following a heavy downpour last Saturday. IWK in a statement
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