[ad_1] BANGKOK, March 16 (Bloomberg): Thailand closed a large market complex in Bangkok after it emerged as a new cluster of Covid-19 cases, prompting authorities to increase testing and order vaccination for people. at high risk of infection. The Bang Khae market complex, which houses six markets selling everything from …
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[ad_1] GENEVA: The UN on Tuesday (March 16) condemned the rise in deaths in Myanmar since the February 1 coup, warning that detained protesters were facing torture and hundreds had disappeared. “The death toll has skyrocketed over the past week in Myanmar, where security forces have been using lethal force …
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[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Investors bought shares in FGV Holdings Bhd after its privatization exercise failed due to poor acceptance of the takeover offer made by its majority shareholder, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) at RM 1.30 per share. The stock closed 27 sen or 20.77% higher to …
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[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Corp Bhd has appointed Abdul Jalil Abdul Rasheed, former head of Permodalan Nasional Bhd, as its new CEO as of today. He is the first “non-family” member to lead Tan Sri Vincent Tan’s sprawling business empire. Jalil, 38, will take over from Datuk Sri Robin Tan …
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[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: A 52-year-old woman believed to be driving under the influence was arrested today after she collided with two motorcycles and fled the scene at Jalan Taman Mulia in Ampang, near here, yesterday. Ampang Jaya Police Chief, ACP, Mohamad Farouk Eshak, said a motorcycle had broken down and …
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[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (The Star / ANN): Beijing has asked Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, founded by Chinese tycoon Jack Ma, to divest its media assets, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report. Alibaba controls a wide range of print, broadcast, digital, social media and advertising media assets. …
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[ad_1] MUAR (Bernama): Police have confirmed receiving a report about a road rage incident that took place in Pekan Parit Jawa here on Monday (March 15). Muar OCPD Asst Comm Zaharudin Rasip said investigations found that the incident, around 3.25 p.m. Monday, involved a 26-year-old woman who was attacked by …
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[ad_1] SHAH ALAM: The prosecution has filed two medical reports on a rape case involving celebrated preacher Da’i Syed, whose real name is Syed Shah Iqmal Syed Mohammad Shaiful, in the Court of Sessions here today. Deputy Prosecutor Nor Baizura Mohd Saubian announced to Judge Rihaida Rafie that the prosecution …
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[ad_1] LONDON: Nearly three-quarters of British teachers say they haven’t had enough training to educate students about climate change, the implications of global warming and the best way to deal with them, a poll showed Tuesday. Although 90% of teachers thought climate change education should be mandatory, 41% said it …
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[ad_1] Lobos goalkeeper Rui Patricio collided with teammate Conor Coady at the end of Monday’s loss to Liverpool. Getty Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Rui Patricio was removed on a stretcher in the closing minutes of the club’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool on Monday, becoming the first Premier League player to be …
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