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Final evacuation flights set to leave Canary Islands after deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship
MADRID, May 10 — The final evacuation flight for occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm will leave the Canary Islands tomorrow, Spain’s health minister said today. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius
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Kommuniti Madani must be govt’s eyes and ears at grassroots level, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Kommuniti Madani must play an active role as the “eyes, ears, tongue, feet and hands” of the government in ensuring that every initiative and assistance reaches the targeted groups directly at the grassroots level, said Communications Minister Datuk
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Malaysia tightens border health checks as hantavirus alert raised, says Dzulkefly
CYBERJAYA, May 10 — Malaysia is on full alert to face the threat of hantavirus infection, although no cases involving Malaysians have been recorded thus far. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the approach is crucial as public health challenges are
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Cruise ship with deadly hantavirus outbreak reaches Canary Islands as mass evacuation begins
MADRID, May 10 — A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands today, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV
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Teo Nie Ching encourages individuals facing social media restrictions to appeal through tribunal chaired by judge
KULAI, May 10 — Individuals facing social media account restrictions or content removal are advised to file an appeal through the Communications, Multimedia and Online Safety Appeal Tribunal. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the tribunal is chaired by
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PM Anwar confirms RON95 aid review, stresses income brackets must not be wrongly affected
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The government is currently reviewing RON95 assistance for upper income earners, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today, amid growing calls for petrol subsidies to be reserved for the lower- and middle-income groups. But any
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Addressing Indian students, Anwar says ‘stand to be corrected’ over temple row remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today appeared to acknowledge that some of his remarks about Hindu temples were perceived as tacit support for hostility directed at the Indian community. Speaking to Indian students at
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Suicide car bomb and gun attack on Pakistan police checkpoint kill 12 officers
PESHAWAR, May 10 — Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 12 and wounding five, officials said today. “Last night in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, a
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Drug-free region: Asean commits to tougher action against illicit drugs and trafficking at Cebu summit
MANILA, May 10 — The Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the illicit narcotics trade as part of its efforts to build a drug-free region, The Philippine News Agency reported. During the 48th
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Actor Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, first film star to rule the state in a decade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Actor-turned politician Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today, ending the political uncertainty that has gripped the state since Monday. Clad in a black suit jacket, Vijay took oath
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