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Weak quake strikes near Kota Marudu
KUALA LUMPUR: A weak earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter Scale, struck off the coast of Kota Marudu, Sabah early today. According to a statement from the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the quake struck at 12.48 am at a depth of 10km, 22km northeast
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AmBank non-executive director tested positive for COVID-19
PUCHONG: AMMB Holdings Bhd (AMMB) reported that a non-executive director at one of its subsidiaries tested positive for COVID-19. According to preliminary checks, it has been determined that for the past 10 days, the director was not in contact with
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Special track bicycle to realise first Olympic gold dream
KUALA LUMPUR: National track cyclists would be using a special bicycle in the race to clinch the country’s first Olympic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games from July 24 to Aug 9. The bicycle which is specially designed to
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After weeks of political storm, life goes on for former leaders
PUCHONG: After three weeks of political turmoil leaving voters frustrated and dejected, life goes on for most Malaysian leaders. In his Facebook account, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad posted a picture of him enjoying his routine cycling activity
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Najib urges new govt not to cancel projects approved by Pakatan
PUCHONG: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak urged the new government not to cancel off infrastructure projects approved by the previous Pakatan Harapan government. In a Facebook post today, Najib urged the Perikatan Nasional administration not to repeat
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Collection of samples from homes for COVID-19 testing, now available
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MoH), in collaboration with the private hospitals and healthcare providers, yesterday launched the service for collection of samples for COVID-19 testing from the homes of individuals who wish to test for the disease but do not meet the patient under investigation
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Sungai Buloh hospital to be developed into infectious disease hospital
PUTRAJAYA: In light of the current COVID-19 infections in the country, the Sungai Buloh Hospital will be developed into an infectious disease hospital, dedicated to treating infected diseases patients. Sungai Buloh Hospital Infectious Disease consultant Dr Suresh Kumar Chidambaram said,
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Azam determined to give the best service, ensure country free of corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Azam Baki, who has been appointed the new MACC chief, is determined on providing the best service and ensuring that the country is free of corruption. With about 35 years experience in MACC, Azam views his
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AG: Sri Ram, Sithambram to continue as prosecutors for high-profile cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Newly appointed Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun, has given the green light to Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, to continue leading the prosecution team in high-profile cases, including those involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
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‘Racism, fake news are challenges for new home minister’
Threats to public security in the form of racial issues and the circulation of fake news, are among the challenges which Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin needs to tackle as home minister in the new federal government. Defence analyst and security
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