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Another less intelligent person spotted
The statement of Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin on the TV3 Soal program shows ignorance in understanding the spread of the covid-19 epidemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) have made clear understanding
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Elderly woman killed after house collapses
KUCHING: A septuagenarian was crushed to death after the kitchen area of her house in Kampung Semariang Batu here collapsed this morning. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said Hajijah Mahtar, 72, died due to severe head injuries. Seven personnel from the Petra Jaya fire and rescue station, led by Senior
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MCO: COVID-19 leaves Langkawi’s famous Chenang beach eerily quiet
LANGKAWI: It is almost unimaginable to see the famous Chenang Beach in Langkawi Island looks deserted, but this is the stark reality brought in by the COVID-19 pandemic following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) since March 18. Without the presence
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COVID-19: 96 per cent of new cases in Singapore from dorm clusters
SINGAPORE: About 96 per cent of Monday’s new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore involved work permit holders residing in more than 25 dormitory clusters here. The biggest single-day spike was recorded yesterday at 1,426 positive cases, bringing the tally for
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Without vaccines, fight against COVID-19 continues
KUALA LUMPUR: For the past two weeks, the consistent decline in COVID-19 positive cases has given people the confidence that the country’s efforts to break the chain of the virus infection have shown positive signs. These developments clearly show that healthcare workers and law
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COVID-19 MCO boon for traditional sundry shops
KUALA LUMPUR: Arguably, the Movement Control Order (MCO) over COVID-19 that has been in force for just over a month now has made many Malaysians familiar again with what they remember as the sundry shop. Frequenting the ubiquitous sundry shop
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Employers must follow MOH workplace guidelines strictly
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on April 10 said the government had agreed to allow businesses in selected sectors to resume operations in stages during the MCO period. However they can only start their operations upon approval by International
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Roger Ng’s 1MDB bond cases to be tried at KL High Court
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here will hear the case of former Goldman Sachs International banker, Roger Ng Chong Hwa, who was charged with four counts of abetting Goldman Sachs pertaining to the sale of guaranteed notes and bonds belonging
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Finance Ministry- A cautious and compassionate effort that deserves praise
With close to 2,406 210 people infected and more than 165 816 deaths around the world, as well as a global economic slowdown, COVID-19 is creating a challenging test for humanity. Malaysia has seen over 5000 cases and 89 deaths
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MCO: MAIPS introduces online zakat payment
KANGAR: The Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) has set up various online platforms to facilitate Muslims in the state pay tithes during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. The Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra
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