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Petronas investigate MV Dayang Topaz vessel incident
KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the incident involving the MV Dayang Topaz vessel, which came into contact with platform structures at the Baram field, 14 nautical miles off Miri, on 27 October 2020. A thorough assessment
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Ministry assures public of adequate supply of onion
PUTRAJAYA: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry today gave the assurance of enough supply of onion despite the ban on exports by largest supplier India. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said following the ban, a total of 121 importing companies began to increase the
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No need for panic buying, enough food available during EMCO – Che Abdullah
TANAH MERAH: There is sufficient food supply in areas under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) and there is no need for panic buying following misleading information. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry ll Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi said
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Pollution in Sungai Batang Benar caused by Dimethyl Disulfide – Exco
SEREMBAN: The preliminary analysis of samples taken from the location of the source of pollution in Sungai Batang Benar, Nilai, found that it was due to an organic compound known as Dimethyl Disulfide. Negeri Sembilan Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism Action Committee
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All schools to close in Kuching from Oct 30 to Nov 13
KUCHING: All schools and educational institutions have been ordered to close here due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases and Kuching District’s current status as a red zone, the Education Ministry said in a statement late last night. The
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“Op Mabuk”: Trader arrested for drink-driving
NILAI: A trader was detained for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in a police operation code-named “Op Mabuk” at Jalan Besar Pekan Nilai here last night. Nilai district police chief Supt Mohd Nor Marzukee Besar said the 44-year-old
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Trader deceived by “old friend”
KUANTAN: A trader claimed to have lost RM9,600 after being deceived by a man claiming to be an old friend. Pahang Commercial Criminal Investigation Department head Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 55-year-old victim claimed to have received a
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Census 2020: 4.5 million residents recorded under e-census so far
KUALA LUMPUR: The online Malaysian Population and Housing Census 2020 (Census 2020), also known as ‘e-Census’ implemented between Jul 7 and Oct 26 has so far recorded a total of 4.5 million residents, or 13.4 per cent of the country’s
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Maulidur Rasul celebrated modestly under new normal amid Covid-19 pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: The Maulidur Rasul celebration was enlivened in a moderate manner last night amid the Covid-19 pandemic, in adherence to standard operating procedures under the new normal. In Sarawak, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud
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King’s decree shows royal institution puts people’s interests first – Umno Information Chief
KUALA LUMPUR: The wisdom of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah in advising all politicians to fully support Budget 2021 shows that the royal institution always puts the people’s interests first. UMNO Information chief Shahril Sufian
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