[ad_1] JOHOR BARU: Malaysians returning from Singapore under PCA (Periodic Travel Agreement) are considered “high risk” by the MySejahtera app, despite being out of quarantine. Malaysia-Singapore workers working group chair Dayalan Sreebalan said that due to the “high risk” status, these Malaysians were unable to enter many places, including government …
Read More »New York investigates Trump’s tax cancellations and consulting fees paid to Ivanka
[ad_1] NEW YORK: The New York attorney general has subpoenaed the Trump Organization for records related to consulting fees paid to Ivanka Trump as part of a broad civil investigation into the president’s business, a law enforcement official said Thursday (Oct. 19). November). The New York Times, citing anonymous sources, …
Read More »Hindu leader calls on Brazilian clothing brand to remove image of Lord Ganesh
[ad_1] BRASILIA (Reuters) – An Indian religious leader called on a Brazilian fashion clothing brand to remove the image of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesh from one of its lines of shorts for men and women. Hindu cleric Rajan Zed demanded that clothing manufacturer Jon Cotre offer an apology for …
Read More »The anti-corruption committee agrees on the code of duties for political assistants
[ad_1] The Prime Minister’s Office says having a code of duties will help improve the integrity of political secretaries. KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet Special Committee on Anti-Corruption (JKKMAR) today agreed in principle to establish the Code of Duties and Functions of Political Secretaries (Polsecs) as recommended by the National Governance, …
Read More »Filipino ‘queen of scammers’ and Thai woman arrested for loan scams in Bangkok
[ad_1] BANGKOK (The Nation / ANN): A Filipino citizen and a Thai woman have been arrested for running a company that allegedly scammed people into investing in a loan business from an office here. Pol immigration chief Lt. Gen. Sompong Chingduang said on Wednesday (November 18) that 30-year-old Filipina Liny …
Read More »Government approves ‘green travel bubble’ to boost national tourism
[ad_1] Ismail Sabri Yaakob said there were no plans to require travelers in CMCO states to undergo rapid antigen testing before travel. KUALA LUMPUR: The government approved a “green travel bubble” initiative to boost the tourism sector, Security Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today. At a press conference, he said …
Read More »Half a million have requested Prihatin’s help
[ad_1] MORE than half a million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have applied for Prihatin’s second round of aid, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said the ministry had received 512,000 applications, but those without certification from the Malaysian Business Commission or approval from local …
Read More »Sterling Results by Petronas Gas
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The sustainability of Petronas Gas Bhd(PetGas) ‘s performance and efficient operations saw it post the highest quarterly revenue of all time and the highest quarterly net profit in five years, even at a time when Covid-19 wreaked havoc on businesses. The wholly owned subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional …
Read More »Covid-19 vaccines: no one is safe unless everyone is safe
[ad_1] COMMENTARY | The Covid-19 pandemic has surprised practically all nations without being prepared. The Global Health Security Alliance study in 2019 found that most nations’ pandemic preparedness plans fell woefully short. Nonetheless, the scientific community has risen to the challenge and made great strides toward understanding the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …
Read More »Liquor ban doesn’t give KL stores a big headache
[ad_1] These bottles of hard liquor at Foh Hin Pharmacy and Mini Mart in Kuchai Lama may have to be sold at clearance prices. KUALA LUMPUR: There appears to be little concern among retailers over the announcement that grocery stores, convenience stores and Chinese medicine stores in Kuala Lumpur will …
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