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Dr Reddy’s says Wegovy copycat to be priced competitively, with 50-60pc discounts feasible
HYDERABAD, Feb 18 — Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy’s Laboratories hopes to launch a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy at a competitive price that could be up to 60 per cent lower than the branded product, a
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Police hunt man responsible for smashing multiple bank ATM screens in Jinjang
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Police are tracking down a man believed to be responsible for a series of vandalism cases involving damaged automated teller machine (ATM) screens at several bank branches in Jinjang, with total losses estimated at RM64,000.
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Zahid, Fadillah urge Muslims to deepen faith and practise moderation this Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Muslims in the country have been urged to make the most of Ramadan as a ‘madrasah tarbiyyah’ to nurture the soul and strengthen piety, while practising moderation by avoiding food wastage. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk
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Five family members killed in Kuantan murder laid to rest in Cerating
KUANTAN, Feb 18 — The bodies of five family members involved in a tragic murder at the Cerating Damai housing estate here were claimed by relatives this evening after post-mortem examinations were completed. Kuantan police chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah
Read MoreJapan loses 600,000 Chinese tourists in January as diplomatic spat escalates
TOKYO, Feb 18 — Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 60.7 per cent in January year-on-year, figures showed Wednesday, in the continued fallout from the countries’ diplomatic spat. “Last year, the lunar new year began in late January, but this
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Health minister: 85pc of TB cases in Malaysia involve locals
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — A total of 85 per cent of tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the country involve Malaysians, and only 15 per cent involve foreigners, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the perception
Read MoreCabinet ministers extend Ramadan greetings, call for unity and self-discipline
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Cabinet ministers today extended their Ramadan greetings to all Muslims in Malaysia, urging them to use the holy month as a school for self-improvement, to strengthen brotherhood and to avoid wastage. Home Minister Datuk Seri
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MetMalaysia flags heavy rain and strong winds for KL and five states until 6pm today
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and five states until 6pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong
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Facebook, TikTok inaccessible as Gabon shuts down social media
LIBREVILLE (Gabon), Feb 18 — Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon today, AFP journalists confirmed, hours after the media regulator announced their suspension because of the risk of “conflict-inducing excesses”. Gabon’s media regulator yesterday announced the suspension
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As Muslims begin fasting tomorrow, Anwar urges focus on Ramadan’s deeper meaning, not just its pillars
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to embrace Ramadan by going beyond merely fulfilling the conditions and pillars of fasting, and instead striving to understand its deeper wisdom and the objectives
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