[ad_1] PINGTANG: Nestled among the mountains in southwest China, the world’s largest radio telescope signals Beijing’s ambitions as a world center for scientific research. The 500m Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), the only significant instrument of its kind after the collapse of another telescope in Puerto Rico this month, is about …
Read More »Dewan rakyat approves the first national budget of Perikatan Nasional (updated)
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: The first national budget of the Perikatan Nasional government (PN) was approved today in the Dewan Rakyat after receiving the majority support of the deputies through the block vote. The 2021 Supply Bill or Budget, presented for the third reading by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul …
Read More »Petronas obtains permission to initiate a case against LHDN for a tax of 3.6 billion ringgit
[ad_1] Petronas alleges that LHDN violated Section 15 (1) of the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act of 1967 by conducting the additional tax assessments. KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas and three other companies obtained permission to initiate judicial review proceedings in the High Court here to challenge the Internal Revenue Board (LHDN) action …
Read More »Kossan, the latest glove manufacturer to register Covid-19 cases
[ad_1] So far, Covid-19 cases have been reported by at least three glove manufacturers in the country. (Photo by Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Kossan Rubber Industries has become the latest glove manufacturer to register Covid-19 cases among its workers. A spokesperson told the FMT that “there have been some cases” as …
Read More »Soccer: Messi’s salary at Barça is ‘unsustainable’, says presidential candidate
[ad_1] BARCELONA (Reuters) – Lionel Messi’s salary is too high for Barcelona due to its difficult financial situation, said presidential candidate Emili Rousaud, adding that he wants to keep the club’s all-time top scorer on a reduced contract. Messi, who was looking to leave Barça at the end of the …
Read More »Biden will meet in Georgia’s second round
[ad_1] (Reuters) – A day after the Electoral College confirmed the victory of President-elect Joe Biden, he is scheduled to travel to Georgia on Tuesday to campaign for two Democratic candidates for the United States Senate whose January 5 runoff elections they could make or break your domestic policy agenda. …
Read More »Get the Most Affordable Xiaomi Smartwatch in Malaysia for RM199 on Pre-Order
[ad_1] Xiaomi Malaysia has officially unveiled the Mi Watch Lite and this is their most affordable smartwatch that comes with built-in GPS, heart rate and sleep monitoring and is rated to last over a week on a single charge. For one day only, you can get the watch for less …
Read More »Lessor BOC Aviation Says AirAsia X Restructuring Favors Airbus and Calls for Debt-for-Equity Swap
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): The lessor BOC Aviation Limited (BOCA) has asked a Malaysian court to dismiss AirAsia X Bhd’s debt restructuring plan as it rules out a debt-for-equity swap and gives too much power to Airbus as a creditor, a shows an affidavit filed by a senior BOCA …
Read More »One-year window for stateless people praised, but NGO says standard operating procedures should be revised
[ad_1] The NGO says that some of the existing JPN requirements were challenging, especially for those who were born before independence. PETALING JAYA: An expert on statelessness has praised the Interior Ministry’s decision to grant a one-year window for any stateless person to apply for citizenship with the National Registry …
Read More »Champions League draw: The knockout round with the biggest ramifications for the loser
[ad_1] A highly successful round of 16 tie was guaranteed the moment Barcelona and Juventus were placed together in Group G following the draw of the Champions League group stage on 1 October. That guarantee was sealed last week when Juve beat Barça 3-0 at Camp Nou, ensuring that the …
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