[ad_1] SANDAKAN: The civil service workforce of 1.6 million people will not be reduced as a result of the ongoing implementation of the electronic government (e-Government) system, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He assured that while increasing the productivity and effectiveness of the public service was important, this …
Read More »At least 13 dead after two-story restaurant collapse in China
[ad_1] Rescue teams are still combing the rubble for survivors. (Video from Twitter / yuhan_1978) BEIJING: At least 13 people were killed on Saturday when a restaurant in northern China collapsed, state media said, and rescuers pulled dozens of survivors from the rubble and searched for others believed to be …
Read More »Liverpool transfer roundup: deadline set for Thiago, goalkeeper offer made, Mane ‘open to move’
[ad_1] Liverpool are always trying to improve on and off the pitch, and that could mean another transfer or two this summer. However, with the window open until October this year, there are no quick fixes guaranteed and no quick fix needed after the Reds won the Premier League title. …
Read More »51 compounds released, 28 people arrested for violating MCO recall
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Compounds were issued to 51 people while another 28 were arrested for violating the recovery movement control order (MCO). Chief Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said crimes committed on Friday included going to pubs and nightclubs, holding private parties and not wearing face masks. “The …
Read More »Death toll in Chinese restaurant collapse rises to 29
[ad_1] BEIJING, Aug.30, 2020 (AFP): The number of people killed when a restaurant in northern China collapsed rose to 29, state media said on Sunday, and efforts to find survivors ended. The two-story building in Xiangfen county, Shanxi province collapsed on Saturday morning during an 80th birthday party, according to …
Read More »Malaysians take RMCO extension in stride
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are taking the extended recovery motion control (MCO) order in stride, despite having to forego their overseas trips or midnight trips to the mamak store. For them, the extension to December 31 is for the common good. “The rakyat must be kept safe and sound. Concerts …
Read More »Anti-racism protesters march in Kenosha, watched by National Guard reinforcements
[ad_1] KENOSHA, Wisconsin: Approximately 1,000 people joined a one-mile march in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Saturday (Aug. 29), chanting “Black lives matter” and “No justice, no peace” as units of the National Guard stood by to prevent a resurgence of violence. That rocked the lakeside town earlier in the week. Jacob …
Read More »Delivery drivers can get funding of up to RM10,000, says minister
[ad_1] Under a government scheme, delivery passengers can apply for financing to settle. KOTA SAMARAHAN: Government funding in the amount of RM10.95 million has been provided under the Tekun Mobilepreneur financing scheme for 1,363 delivery passengers across the country, Business Development Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said today. Under the …
Read More »Community Shield’s loss gives Liverpool the answer to an important question from Trent Alexander-Arnold
[ad_1] Liverpool’s loss to Arsenal at the Community Shield is disappointing but ultimately pointless. What was not meaningless, however, is how Jurgen Klopp created his team in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold. With Alexander-Arnold out, Neco Williams stepped in as the obvious replacement. There was a hint of debate before …
Read More »Soccer: joy for JDT in a narrow win
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: It was the most nervous victory, but Johor Darul Ta’zim is very happy to have taken five points from Perak at the top of the Super League table, thanks to a narrow 3-2 win over Pahang. The defending champions showed why they were the best in the …
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