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No evidence vape is safe to treat smoking addiction
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry today stressed that it did not find any evidence or study which shows the usage of vape and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is safe to treat smoking addiction. Deputy Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the
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Do not jeopardise our livelihood – fishermen
MERSING: “Do not jeopardise our livelihood” cried fishermen who are still going to sea to find a living despite various challenges. This is the groan often heard among fishermen against a handful of their peers who are taking quick profits
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Police officer pleads not guilty to using criminal force
IPOH: An Assistant Superintendent of Police pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of using criminal force on a doctor in January this year. The accused, Khairul Nizam Ismail, 49, made the plea before Magistrate
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Deepavali 2019: A Fully Planned Menu With Yummy Vegetarian Recipes
The festival of lights is around the corner and we are loving every bit of the buzz that surrounds our vicinity. Rangoli, fairly lights, Deepavali hampers and night-long Deepavali parties, there’s so much to look forward to. If you are
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Four died in accident between Proton Wira and bus in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU: Four men died and one sustained serious injuries after the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a public bus at Jalan Abu Bakar, near Muzium Diraja Abu Bakar, this morning. Operation Commander from Larkin Fire
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510 flood victims in two districts in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 510 victims of 111 families were affected by floods in two districts as of 8am today compared to 195 victims from 47 families recorded at 9pm last night. Johor Local Government, Urban Wellbeing and Environment
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LTTE arrests: Habeas corpus filed, to be heard tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: The habeas corpus application filed by five individuals, including two state assemblymen, from Melaka and Negeri Sembilan, who have been arrested over alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), is set for mention tomorrow. According
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IGP: LTTE suspects may not be released in time for Deepavali
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have urged families of those detained on suspicion of involvement in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist group to be patient, pending completion of the investigation. Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador
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Flood: new evacuation centre opened in Seberang Perai Tengah
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Another relief centre opened at Tadika Kemas Kampung Manggis yesterday, sheltering 31 people after their homes were flooded last night. Penang Welfare, Caring Society and Environment committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said all victims from eight families were
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Sim: Development plans must consider climate change
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Penang state government should take into account rainfall frequencies over the next five to 10 years as climate change must be considered in strategic development and planning, said Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim Chee Keong. He said
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