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Health screening done for 5,000 passengers passing through Kukup International Ferry Terminal
PONTIAN: A total of 5,000 passengers who entered the state through the Kukup International Ferry Terminal here, have undergone health screening in the wake of 2019 novel coronavirus infections. Johor Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman Mohd Solihan Badri said
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Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia allocates RM2.7b to help B40 entrepreneurs
Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) has allocated RM2.7 billion for microfinancing this year to help entrepreneurs in the low-income group (B40) expand their business. AIM managing director Mohamed Shamir Abdul Aziz said this allocation would benefit 380,000 Sahabat (borrowers of AIM).
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Mestecc launches enforcement plan for import of plastic waste
The Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (Mestecc) yesterday launched the National Action Plan on Enforcement on the Import of Plastic Waste. The plan, also known as the HS 3915, is aimed at streamlining enforcement activities undertaken by
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Transport Ministry: No decision to launch new search for MH370
The Transport Ministry has not made any decision to launch a new search mission for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as there has not been any new credible evidence to initiate such a process. In addressing news report stating
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Two female adult pygmy elephants found dead in Sukau, Deramakot
SANDAKAN: Two female adult pygmy elephants were found dead at oil palm plantations in Sukau, Kinabatangan and Deramakot Forest Reserve, near here. In confirming the deaths of the mammals, Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) director, Augustine Tuuga said the first carcass at
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Marine Police detain four people involved in fish bombing in Semporna
SEMPORNA: The Marine Police arrested four people, including a shopkeeper, believed to be involved in fish bombing, here, yesterday. Sabah Marine Police Region 4 commander ACP Mohamad Pajeri Ali said all the suspects were picked-up between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
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Mahdzir: No doubt about Rosmah’s involvement in securing project for Jepak
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid told the High Court here today that he had no doubt about Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s involvement in helping Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd managing director Saidi Abang Samsudin to secure the RM1.25 billion hybrid solar
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Dzulkefly: Antiviral drug only used on coronavirus patients with pneumonia
PUCHONG: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today said that antiviral drug, Kaletra, will only be used to treat novel coronavirus patients with pneumonia. “Other novel coronavirus patients will be given symptomatic treatment with continuous monitoring, without the need
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Bocce’s popularity growing in Malaysia
KOTA BHARU, Feb 10 — The name ‘bocce’ may not be familiar to many people in Malaysia, but the game has gained popularity in many Asian countries and its fan base here is also fast growing. In fact, a team
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Tun M: Issues with Sabah, Sarawak can be ironed out
CYBERJAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has assured investors that the ongoing tussle between the federal government and Sabah and Sarawak on several issues, including oil royalty can be ironed out towards a “win-win” solution. Hence, the Prime Minister said investors should not
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