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Covid-19: Global cases on the rise after six weeks of decline – WHO
GENEVA, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of reported coronavirus infections around the world is once again on the rise after six straight weeks of decline, the head of the World Health Organization said. “This is disappointing, but not surprising,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva, noting that the upward ... Read More
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RM10,000 compound not meant to victimise public — Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR,. The government has assured that police would use their discretion when issuing the maximum compound of RM10,000 on those who violate the standard operating procedure (SOP) of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob stressed that the maximum fine was meant for ... Read More
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Bursa Malaysia opens higher
KUALA LUMPUR,. Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher today on the back of brisk buying momentum on the broader market and stronger Wall Street performance overnight. At 9.06am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 6.19 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 1,573.33 from 1,567.14 at yesterday's close. ... Read More
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Israel Attacks Vicinity Of Syrian Capital
DAMASCUS, Mar 1 (NNN-SANA) – A fresh Israeli missile attack, targeted positions in the vicinity of the Syrian capital, Damascus, last night, state TV reported. Citing a military source, the Israeli attack was launched from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, said the report. It added that, the Syrian air defences responded ... Read More
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KBS to propose flexibility for over 151 types of sports
KUALA LUMPUR -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will submit a proposal for 151 other types of sports activities including indoor, outdoor and water sports to be given more flexibility. Its Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican through a Facebook post said a KBS team has done its research ... Read More
M-League teams take advantage of MKN ruling to get cracking
KUALA LUMPUR -- Some of the Malaysia League (M-League) teams took full advantage of the easing of training restrictions by the National Security Council (MKN) today to get cracking ahead of the start of the 2021 season on March 5. With the teams’ preparations affected by the enforcement of the ... Read More
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Hawaiian Airlines Maintains On-Time Performance Record for 17th Consecutive Year
HONOLULU, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a year that tested the airline industry, Hawaiian Airlines held on to its top spot as the nation's most punctual carrier. For the 17th consecutive year, Hawaiian has enjoyed the best on-time performance record with 87.5 percent of its flights arriving on time ... Read More
Accor partners with Microsoft for new business offering
Accor is collaborating with Microsoft to launch All Connect, a new hybrid meetings concept supported by Microsoft Teams. This new concept will enable guests around the world to adapt to the new ways of working that are expected to be an enduring legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, 55 per ... Read More
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No encroachment into Taman Rimba Kiara park – YWP
KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan (YWP), the owner of the land near Taman Rimba Kiara on which a controversial development has been proposed has finally broken its silence to clear some air over the matter. It's CEO Zaizalnizam Zainun has come up with this statement: It ... Read More