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Johor to hold special meeting about Malaysians working in Singapore
BATU PAHAT: The Johor state government is holding a special meeting to discuss the ‘fate’ of the people in the state who commute to Singapore, to work following the nationwide movement control order to be enforced in Malaysia beginning tomorrow,
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Uniphore launches three systems that enhance users daily lives
PUCHONG: In this era of rapid technological advancement, everyone prefer to use apps or tech systems for many things; such as paying bills and sending an inquiry. With this in mind, tech giant Uniphore had launched three products which would
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Ringgit continues downtrend at opening
The ringgit continued yesterday’s downtrend to open lower against the US dollar today, as fears over the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic curbed traders’ risk appetite, said a dealer. At 9.02am, the local currency weakened slightly to 4.3090/3130 against the greenback from
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Sultan Ibrahim urges calm in face of COVID-19 situation
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Sultan, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar urged his subjects to remain calm and not to panic in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. In a posting on his official Facebook page yesterday, Sultan Ibrahim also advised the people
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SSM: Use online facilities instead of counter services
KUALA LUMPUR: The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) has advised the people to avoid using its counter services, for company related transactions but instead use the services provided online. In a statement yesterday, SSM said it was one of the
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Hammer thrower Jackie Wong first national athlete tested positive for COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: National hammer thrower Jackie Wong Siew Cheer is the first national athlete to test positive for COVID-19, according to the Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF). Its president, Datuk SM Muthu today said the national record holder was confirmed positive
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COVID-19: Temporary closure of facilities visited by hammer thrower
KUALA LUMPUR: All athletes, coaches and officials who came into close contact with national hammer thrower Jackie Wong Siew Cheer, who tested positive for COVID-19, will be quarantined for 14 days in a bid to curb the spread of the virus. Youth
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Armed forces not involved in movement control order
KUALA LUMPUR: The armed forces will not be involved in implementing the movement control order to contain the spread of COVID-19, said Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. “For now, the Royal Malaysia Police will determine all
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COVID-19: Human Resources Ministry urges Application of Employment Act 1955
KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Ministry urged workers and employers to apply the sections contained in the Employment Act 1955 following the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The ministry in a statement said the applicable sections are Section 60F and
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Movement control order: No need to panic
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision in placing the country under nationwide movement control order from March 18 to March 31 due to theoutbreak is an apt move, said a political scientist. Therefore, Prof Datuk Dr Nasarudin Mohammed said, it was now the responsibility
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