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China
Wedding bells on hold in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: The venue is reserved, the wedding rings custom-made and the search for the dress has begun. But Hong Kong protester May’s nuptials are on hold because her friends oppose her marrying a policeman.
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Thailand
Thai major brands fail to help tackle slavery
BANGKOK: Efforts to protect Thai seafood workers from labour exploitation and modern slavery risk stalling as most international brands and retailers refuse to pay their suppliers more to comply with new anti-slavery policies, researchers said.
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Metro News
Direct flights begin from Ipoh to Guangzhou
SCANDA Sky Ltd, which offers chartered flight services between Ipoh and Guangzhou, held a ceremony to mark the launch in China.
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Metro News
Social activist honoured for outstanding service to nation
SOCIAL activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has been awarded the Lang International Award for his contributions to the community and country.
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Nation
‘Some fund spent on CSR and GE13’
KUALA LUMPUR: Some US$1.05bil went into Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s bank account between 2011 and 2013, and this was spent on corporate social responsibility and the 2013 general election.
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Nation
Man denies molesting relative
MELAKA: A 60-year-old man faces two charges at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court for allegedly uttering lewd words and caressing a woman.
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Nation
Vowing to keep helping NGOs
PETALING JAYA: Star Foundation will continue to channel allocations to assist NGOs in need despite challenging times for the media industry.
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Metro News
Housing Gopeng’s history
PLANS are afoot to build a historical learning centre in Gopeng.
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Nation
Battle brewing in Kimanis
KOTA KINABALU: A battle of “former friends and foes” from Umno is set to shape up in the Sabah’s southwestern Kimanis parliamentary constituency.
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Metro News
Recognition for restaurants with clean toilets
A TOTAL of 113 eatery operators were rewarded for having clean toilets under the inaugural 2019 “Tandas Selangorku” programme.
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Corporate News
‘TNB sell-down overdone’
KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank Research views the recent sell-down of Tenaga Nasional Bhd over a tax dispute as overdone given that it is not an operational issueKUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank Research views the recent sell-down of Tenaga Nasional Bhd over a tax dispute as overdone given that it is not an operational issue
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Nation
Polygamists can pick more than one wife for 2% EPF contribution
A HUSBAND can name more than one wife as the recipient of the 2% Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution, says Deputy Finance Minister Amiruddin Hamzah.
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Nation
Yearly flu jab as prevention
KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Muhammad Shazril Shaharuddin’s son was only two months old when he and his wife sent him to a daycare centre.
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Other Sports
Organisers will bear stranded athletes’ costs
THE Philippines SEA Games Organising Committee (PHISGOC) will bear the added costs of athletes who are unable to return home following the flight delays due to Typhoon Tisoy.
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Squash
Nicol to come out of retirement – to play against youngsters
KUALA LUMPUR: One can’t keep former squash ace Datuk Nicol David still for long – she is set to come out of retirement just to inspire more youngsters.