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PDRM busts online gambling centre operating from three bungalows
PUCHONG: Police raided an online gambling call centre operating at three bungalows in Batu 14, Puchong here, and arrested 54 individuals including four women. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said all the suspects comprising Chinese nationals
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Man falls to his death from 12th floor of Semenyih apartment
KUALA LUMPUR: A man died after falling from the 12th floor of an apartment in Taman Eco Hill, Semenyih near Kajang yesterday. In the 6pm incident, the 21-year-old man was last seen smoking at the balcony before he was found dead
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China reports 27 new coronavirus cases, death toll at 4,632 after data revisions
SHANGHAI: China’s National Health Commission reported 27 new confirmed coronavirus cases on April 17, up from 26 the day earlier, according to data published on Saturday. Of that figure, 17 cases were imported via individuals arriving overseas, up from 15
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New York governor attacks Trump for ‘passing buck’ on pandemic response
NEW YORK: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus crisis, accusing him of “passing the buck” to the states and favoring big business over communities hardest hit. Cuomo,
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TEKUN Nasional’s COVID Business Recovery Financing Scheme attracts 7,681 applications
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — TEKUN Nasional has so far received 7,681 applications for the COVID Business Recovery Financing Scheme (CBRM) from entrepreneurs, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi
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Demand for fresh fish during MCO increases 100 per cent
KUALA LUMPUR: The sale of fresh fish and seafood by the National Fishermen’s Association (NEKMAT) through its website, www.nekmatbiz.com.my, has seen a 100 percent increase since enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) on March 18. Its chairman, Abdul Hamid
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COVID-19: No evacuation flights planned for US citizens in M’sia, commercial flights remain an option
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights for its citizens in Malaysia at this moment amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak as commercial flights remain a viable option, says a spokesperson from the US Embassy
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COVID-19: List of fake news on social media – 0900 hrs April 18 – KKMM
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The following is the morning update from the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) Quick Response Team on countering fake news on COVID-19 on social media. 1. The Terengganu police headquarters denies claims that its Integrity and Standards Compliance
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Doctors Without Borders among recipients of TPRF’s US$150,000 grant for COVID-19 relief efforts
KUALA LUMPUR: The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) is giving more than US$150,000 in grants to provide life-saving care to vulnerable groups around the world who are suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. After extensive research, TPRF is providing initial grants of
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MCO: 26 arrested for attending funeral
KLANG: Stubborn and refused to comply with police instructions to disperse, 26 men were arrested at a funeral in Taman Intan, Kapar, Klang, yesterday afternoon. North Klang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Nurulhuda Mohd Salleh said police responded to the
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