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Malaysian community in USA pulls together during COVID-19 pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian community living in the United States had been keeping in constant touch with one another through social media as a precaution in facing the COVID-19 pandemic there. A Malaysian citizen residing in New York who only wanted to be known
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Air Selangor: Water supply restored in all 1,292 affected areas
KUALA LUMPUR: Water supply in 1,292 Petaling, Klang/Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Selangor, Kuala Langat and Kuala Selangor areas, which had earlier experienced disruption, was fully restored as of 6 am today. “Air Selangor would like to thank consumers for their patience and
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CMCO: Ministry assures sufficient supply of essential items, stable prices
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs has assured that there is sufficient supply of essential items, especially food, in the market. Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said the ministry would ensure that supply is sufficient and
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Will Malaysia consider postal voting due to Covid-19?
KUALA LUMPUR: Fresh off the state election in Sabah, Malaysia is now dealing with a third wave of Covid-19 cases, blamed on the carelessness and complacency that marked the campaign period. Admitting previous containment measures were inadequate to contain the
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Ringgit retreats to open lower against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower versus the US dollar today, despite the greenback weakening due to improved risk appetites. The US dollar index (DXY), which measures the greenback’s value against major currencies, extended its
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KL shares open slightly higher on bargain hunting
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares on Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Thursday, buoyed by bargain hunting activities. At 9.02 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 0.82 of-a-point to 1,493.22 from 1,492.40 at Wednesday’s close. The market barometer
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Pahang appeals for Taman Negara closure cancellation
BENTONG: The Pahang state government is appealing to all those involved to reconsider the directive to close Taman Negara Kuala Tahan since it is not included in the conditional movement control order (CMCO). State Tourism, Environment, Plantations and Biotechnology Committee chairman, Datuk Seri
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‘Pink bracelet’ spotted on biker is actually tag used at KLIA duty free complex – Police
SHAH ALAM: A man who was pictured riding a motorcycle while wearing a pink bracelet near here this morning was not an individual under the COVID-19 home surveillance order. South Klang district police chief ACP Shamsul Amar Ramli said the 35-year-old local man
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Ringgit rebounds to open higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to open higher versus the US dollar today, as the greenback retreated amidst uncertainties surrounding the country’s Covid-19 fiscal stimulus. Hopes of a United States (US) stimulus deal fuelled risk appetites, relegating the dollar to
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Drug trafficking couple nabbed after crashing into roadblock
KUALA LUMPUR: A couple crashed their car into a roadblock at Batu 15 Jalan Kuala Lumpur northbound near Gombak after panicking over the drugs they were carrying yesterday. In the 8.30 pm incident, the couple who are engaged were travelling in a Honda Ferio when they were instructed to
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