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Moderate earthquake jolts Sumbawa, Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale was reported to have struck south of Sumbawa Island in Indonesia today. According to a statement issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the 6.31am quake was centred at about
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Indonesia ranks fourth in pollution related deaths
JAKARTA: Indonesia has the fourth-highest number of premature pollution related deaths in the world, according to a report by the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP). According to VNA, the Pollution and Health Metrics report revealed that over 230,000
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Boeing 737 MAX production will be suspended next month
Boeing Co said yesterday it would suspend production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner in January, its biggest assembly-line halt in more than 20 years, as fallout from two fatal crashes of the now-grounded aircraft drags into 2020. Boeing, which
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Indonesia takes EU to WTO over ‘discriminatory’ palm oil policy
JAKARTA: Indonesia added fuel to its ongoing feud with the European Union last week by filing a lawsuit to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the bloc’s palm oil policy, which Indonesia has deemed discriminatory to its palm oil sector. Trade
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Jokowi: Death penalty for graft convicts if the public wants it
JAKARTA: Indonesia President Joko Widodo today said death penalty could be handed down to graft convicts if the people want it. Joko, also known as Jokowi, said that existing law in the country did not stipulate death sentence for graft
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M’sia sees the rise of the next badminton protege, Kisona Selvaduray
PUCHONG: Malaysia successfully dethroned Indonesia in the women’s badminton by securing a gold through Kisona Selvaduray today. The SEA Games 2019 Badminton Women’s singles finals, which took place at Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Muntinlupa, Philippines, witnessed the rise of badminton
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Suspected grenade blast near Indonesia’s presidential palace hurts two
A suspected smoke grenade explosion today at Indonesia’s National Monument park, near the presidential palace in central Jakarta, injured at least two military officials, the capital’s top police official said. President Joko Widodo was not at the palace at the
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Police: Video of Msians beating Indonesians not taken at Bukit Jalil stadium
KUALA LUMPUR: Preliminary investigation by the police on a viral video showing Malaysians allegedly beating Indonesian football fans was not captured at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, the venue of the recent match between Malaysia and Indonesia. Bukit Aman Criminal
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Natasha regains top spot in world cup meet
KUALA LUMPUR: Family presence has certainly boosted Natasha Roslan’s spirit as she regained the top spot in the women’s third round qualifying round in the QubicaAMF 55th Bowling World Cup at Bowling Centre, Jakabaring Sports City in Palembang, Indonesia today.
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Six injured in suicide bomb attack at Medan police HQ
JAKARTA: A man walked into a police station in Medan, northern Sumatera, and blew himself up, injuring five policemen and a civilian. The suicide bomber, clad in a e-hailing transport vest, entered the Medan police headquarters at 8.45 am (9.45
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