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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake registered near Kuril Islands

YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK (Russia): A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was registered on Thursday near Russia’s Kuril islands, Elena Semenova, the head of the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk seismological station, told Sputnik. “The 4.9 magnitude earthquake was registered at 9.43am local time. “The epicentre was located at a depth of 55 kilometres, 32 kilometres east of the

Watch out for thunderstorm from Aug 27-30

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to experience weak winds from various directions from Aug 27 to 30, which are conducive to the formation of thunderstorm clouds, especially in the evening until night. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement today, said among the areas that could be affected are

Malaysia aims to be in world’s top 20 Global Startup companies ecosystem by 2030

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia aims to be in the world’s top 20 Global Startup companies ecosystem, through the Malaysian Startup Ecosystem Roadmap (SUPER) 2021-2030, in line with national policies and initiatives to generate high-tech innovation. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said based on the

ESG champions urged to collaborate with govt to achieve SDGs

KUALA LUMPUR: Industry captains, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and civil society champions in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) are urged to collaborate with the government to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). Deputy finance minister I Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said the government has also reiterated its commitment to prioritise ESG-focused

Domino’s Malaysia to join largest international Domino’s Group

KUALA LUMPUR: Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is set to become part of the largest Domino’s network outside of the United States (US) via a proposed acquisition by Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DPE). DPE is an Australian-based group that operates more than 3,400 Domino’s stores in ten markets around the world. DPE

Ismail Sabri heads Melaka honours list

MELAKA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob heads the list of 347 recipients of state awards and medals bestowed in conjunction with the 73rd birthday of the Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam today. Ismail Sabri received the Darjah Utama Negeri Melaka (DUNM), which carries the title Datuk

Thailand to scale up production of medical grade cannabis

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) will scale up plantation of medical grade cannabis that will be used to produce hemp seed oil products. In a statement, the Public Health Ministry said this will include joining hands with 12 community networks and local enterprises to grow and harvest cannabis that

Malaysia invites China, ASEAN countries to join MyPAIR

BEIJING: Malaysia has invited China and other ASEAN countries to join in the Malaysia Partnerships and Alliances in Research (MyPAIR) programme to carry out scientific-based learning. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said the programme aimed to jointly develop research interests between funders of collaborating nations. “Together, we

Two stabbed at Washington Metro Centre

WASHINGTON: Two people have been stabbed in Washington’s Metro Centre subway stop, reported Sputnik. According to Fox News report, citing the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), MPD officers arrived at Metro Centre on Tuesday afternoon and found inside two people who had been stabbed. One victim, a man, was found unconscious

Najib did not dispute RM42 million entered in his personal accounts

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court yesterday ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during the SRC International Sdn Bhd trail did not dispute that RM42 million had entered into his personal bank accounts. A five-member bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat when reading out the 15-page judgment