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[ad_1] Taufik Hidayat says it is common for officials to embezzle funds. (Photo from Facebook / YONEX) JAKARTA: An Indonesian badminton legend has claimed that the Southeast Asian nation’s sports ministry is riddled with corrupt “rats”, after admitting its own role in a bribery case. “No matter who the minister …

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (May 13): Malaysia’s economic growth slowed to 0.7% in the first quarter of this year (Q1 2020), the lowest level seen since Q3 2009 when the economy contracted by 1.1%, according to the Malaysia Department of Statistics. Gross domestic product (GDP) in 4Q 2019 expanded 3.6%. Chief …

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Members of the public may meet or participate in a meeting for Aidilfitri, Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai Dayak during the conditional movement control order period subject to the instructions of the director general of Health. This is established in Regulation 7 (2) (a) of the …

[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Sebastian Vettel’s dream of emulating Michael Schumacher by winning multiple Formula One titles with Ferrari finally ended on Tuesday. It wouldn’t be much of a surprise if the four-time world champion finally walks away from the sport entirely at the end of COVID-19’s successful 2020 season …

[ad_1] The POCO F2 Pro, the company’s follow-up to its 2018 “flagship killer” smartphone, has finally been launched globally on 12 May. The company touts the new device as its “true flagship” smartphone which features high-end specifications that could easily rival current flagship handsets from its competitors. ADVERTISEMENT To start …

[ad_1] GEORGE TOWN: Penangites will be able to dine at hotels, shopping malls, and fast food franchises beginning Friday (May 15), says Chow Kon Yeow. The Chief Minister said that phased dining will be allowed in Penang. “The first phase will begin on Friday (May 15), and only hotels, shopping …

[ad_1] The Premier League could resume behind closed doors from June 1 after the UK government established a roadmap to exit the coronavirus blockade measures on Monday. The 50-page document, titled “Our Plan to Rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Strategy,” includes “allowing cultural and sporting events to take place …

[ad_1] BANGKOK: – Thailand has reported six new Covid-19 cases, including a six-year-old boy and zero fatalities bringing the total to 3,015 cases with the death toll remaining at 56. Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman Thaweesilp Wissanuyothin said all cases are in southern provinces including four cases were …

[ad_1] (Reuters) – UFC fighters participating in the UFC 249 event in Florida could lose their purses and bonuses if they publicly criticize the health and safety precautions of fighting promotion for COVID-19, according to an event participation agreement seen by Reuters. With sporting events canceled worldwide due to the …

[ad_1] A woman has her temperature controlled upon arrival for Sunday service at Seoul City Church last month. (AP Photo) SEOUL: South Korea announced its highest number of new coronavirus cases for more than a month on Monday, fueled by a group of infection in a Seoul nightlife district just …