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Looking for the fall guy in times of crisis
One of the greatest defects of capitalism is the issue of crisis and boom. During boom the capitalist make huge profits, take back huge bonuses and give high dividends to share holders. During crisis and recessions, the big capitalist will
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Virtual internship is not the future, it is here
KUALA LUMPUR: Since the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO), students gearing up for internship placements and currently undergoing the programme are left in limbo, fearing their path towards graduation and employment might come to an abrupt halt due to
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MACMA holds online Quran recitation sessions via Google Meet
KOTA BHARU: The Chinese Muslim Association of Malaysia (MACMA) of Kelantan is using the internet to conduct Quran recitation (tadarus) sessions during Ramadan through the online apps, Google Meet. Its chairman Dr Johari Yap said the initiative is in line with the
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Funding societies further tighten risk assessment processes
KUALA LUMPUR: Funding Societies, a peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform, has taken a multi-pronged approach to further tighten its risk assessment processes to ensure investment by clients remain protected while continuing to support the underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who are affected by
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Will our clean air and clear skies linger post-MCO?
KUALA LUMPUR: Lockdowns and restrictions on movements and activities across the globe have done the environment a world of good. In Malaysia, Minister of Environment and Water Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man was recently quoted as saying that the air
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IPT students to return home today
PUCHONG: A large number of students in public and private institutions of higher learning were able to smile broadly today as they began their journey back home. For Muslim students, it is a happy moment that will be enjoyed with
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Lim: Don’t be the first country in the Covid-19 pandemic to emasculate Parliament
Did the Health Ministry advise against the holding of Parliamentary meetings, including a virtual Parliament and Select Committee meetings to exercise oversight and scrutiny of government measures in the Covid-19 pandemic, and propose a one-day meeting on May 18? Yesterday,
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10 families evacuated in Selama due to flash flood
SELAMA: A total of 33 people from 10 families have been evacuated to a temporary relief centre at a surau in Kampung Sungai Kuning, Rantau Panjang after their homes were inundated during a flash flood yesterday. A Perak Fire and Rescue
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Tertiary education students start returning to hometowns today
KUALA LUMPUR: Many tertiary education students, both in private and public institutions, will be sporting huge smiles today as they begin their journey back to their hometowns. The Muslim students will already be thinking of the ‘buka puasa’ (break-of-fast) meal
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Warning of thunderstorms in several areas nationwide until 2 am
KUALA LUMPUR: The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms in several areas throughout the country with heavy rain and strong winds until 2 am. MetMalaysia in a statement said the states expected to be affected are the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya
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