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Business
Private equity’s mountain of dry powder is a danger sign
Investors keep flocking to private equity in Asia even though returns are declining. They should take heed - payouts are likely to get worse from here, rather than better.
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Technical Inadvisory
Technical Inadvisory: Game Xi Fa Cai
In this week’s column, code maintenance is somehow related to family traditions and Chinese New Year.
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Nation
Party stalwarts and leaders at MCA’s CNY do
KUALA LUMPUR: It was a night of feasting and fun as MCA hosted a Chinese New Year celebration for its party veterans and leaders of various Chinese guilds and associations.
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Metro News
Delving into knee and ligament health
KNEE osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease among the elderly. It is the second highest condition that causes disability, after diabetes.
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Metro News
Turtle saved from pot and set free
THE Penang Buddhist Association (PBA) in Anson Road celebrated its 95th anniversary with prayers and the “liberation” of a soft shell turtle.
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Nation
MRCS on 24-hour standby during the festive season
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Members of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) will be on 24-hour standby for a week during the Chinese New Year celebration starting on Wednesday.
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Metro News
Calabash decor attracts good vibes for CNY
GORGEOUSLY set up with red lanterns and the auspicious ‘hulu’ (bottle gourds), the Sunway Carnival Mall main concourse in Seberang Jaya will be abuzz with ‘Bank of Luck’ themed activities and festive offerings from now until Feb 2.
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Metro News
Celebrate CNY in the highlands
WHETHER it’s great entertainment, good food or the cool weather, there is always a good reason to visit Genting Highlands.
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Business
US firms could win job of cleaning up China’s bad debt
HONG KONG: One surprising part of the trade deal struck between US President Donald Trump and Beijing is that US investors won a direct shot at the potentially lucrative job of helping China clean up its heap of bad debt.
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Football
Sandro’s not old, he’s gold
PETALING JAYA: Selangor’s Brazilian magician Sandro Mendonca had an extra spring in his every step when he played against Persib Bandung in the Selangor Asia Challenge at the Shah Alam Stadium on Saturday.
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Metro News
MB: Increase in quit rent in accordance with National Land Council’s decision
KUANTAN: Residents in Pahang are unhappy over the significant increase in quit rent.
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Nation
Green Chinese New Year, anyone?
PETALING JAYA: A new year means new habits and switching to e-ang pows and shopping at “naked-packaging” outlets are some tips to get more Malaysians to usher in the coming Chinese Lunar New Year and Year of the Rat in a more environmentally conscious manner.
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Metro News
Senior citizens giveeWallet the thumbs up
TO ensure they are not left behind in this digital age, Fong Wui Fong and his wife Khor Peik Peik quickly downloaded the Touch ‘n Go (TNG) eWallet application when it was launched.
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Nation
Govt mulling Socso coverage for fishermen
PORT DICKSON: The government is planning to protect the welfare of fishermen in the country by having them registered with the Social Security Organisation (Socso).
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CES
Get In Gear: Rise of robots
From a cat companion to a toilet roll on wheels, there is a robotic friend for everyone.
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Metro News
Traffic wardens to the fore
THOSE driving on Penang island should now be extra wary of traffic rules as there may be a traffic warden on your case.
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Nation
Army gives security options for relocation of Indonesian capital
TAWAU: The army has handed several options to the government on security preparations in light of the Indonesian capital’s relocation from Java to Kalimantan by 2024.
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Metro News
Drawn towards a unique type of cargo
THE Penang International Container Art Festival (Picaf) is the latest attraction highlighting the state’s vibrant art scene and the Experience Penang Year 2020.
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Metro News
Take safety measures, public urged
JOHOR BARU: The public are urged to take precautionary measures to prevent mishaps involving fire this festive season.