[ad_1] BEIJING (AFP) – China on Friday (May 15) urged the United States to meet halfway and strengthen cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic after President Donald Trump threatened to cut bilateral relations. Relations between the world’s two largest economies have deteriorated in recent weeks, with both sides …
Read More »Amnesty says 1,000 Rohingya stranded at sea as Southeast Asia seals borders
[ad_1] JAKARTA (Reuters) – At least 1,000 Rohingya are stranded at sea as Southeast Asian nations adjust their borders to prevent the new coronavirus, Amnesty International said on Friday, urging measures to be taken to ensure they are not buried in an “invisible graveyard ” at sea. Human rights groups …
Read More »A car driven against the flow of traffic collides with motorcyclists, one of them died
[ad_1] BUTTERWORTH (Bernama): One motorcyclist died and another was seriously injured when a car driving against the flow of traffic from the Penang Bridge toll plaza to the North-South Expressway crashed into them. Mohamad Hafiz Bakri, 31, was killed instantly, while Lim Kar Tian, 34, was seriously injured, including a …
Read More »Touch ‘n Go RFID self-fitment kits to be available on Lazada and Shopee from May 16
[ad_1] There’s now an alternative way to have a Touch ‘n Go RFID tag fitted to your car, as the company will begin selling self-fitment kits on Lazada and Shopee for RM35 (the same price as at fitment centers), beginning May 16, 2020 . “Safety is our priority. We’ve introduced …
Read More »PM thanks youths for helping to fight Covid-19 outbreak
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The government appreciates the contribution of youths who stepped forward to help society face the Covid-19 outbreak together, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in conjunction with National Youth Day on May 15. “Many youths are involved as frontliners in the health, security, voluntary, sanitation and community sectors. …
Read More »The EC will ensure that there is no new group after Chini’s partial election
[ad_1] Election Commission Chairman Azhar Azizan Harun says initiatives will be taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during the Chini state midterm election on July 4. PUTRAJAYA: The Chini state partial election on July 4 will see a new standard operating procedure (SOP) introduced by the Electoral Commission to …
Read More »Singapore’s Temasek joins Facebook-backed Libra project
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings has joined the Facebook-backed Libra digital currency project which has faced intense scrutiny from global regulators worried its launch could erode national control over money. The entry of Temasek, which latest figures show has a portfolio value of just over S $ 300bil …
Read More »Naza launches Ferrari 812 GTS, Ferrari F8 Spider
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): Naza Italia, official importer and distributor of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, has launched Ferrari 812 GTS and Ferrari F8 Spider in Malaysia, marking their debut in Southeast Asia. The 812 GTS hails a triumphant return for a model type that has played a pivotal …
Read More »Warisan’s allies pledge to support Shafie amid “government to fall” reports
[ad_1] The leaders of the Warisan component party led by Deputy Chief Minister Wilfred Madius Tangau (center seated) pledged their support for Chief Minister Shafie Apdal in Kota Kinabalu today. KOTA KINABALU: Several party leaders today reiterated their support for Warisan Prime Minister and President Shafie Apdal after claims emerged …
Read More »No travel permit is needed between districts
[ad_1] Shafie speaks to reporters after presenting Hari Raya’s gifts to state security forces. KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has clarified that it is no longer necessary for the public to obtain permission if they want to travel the district. However, he said it must be done …
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