Dr Adham: CanSino, Sinovac vaccines for six states with less than 50% of people vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): CanSino and Sinovac vaccines will be used to step up vaccination in six states which have yet to achieve vaccinating 50% of the adult population, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minster (Mosti) Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Read full story
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Rural development remains the main agenda, says Mahdzir Khalid

PETALING JAYA: Empowerment of rural communities will be our main agendas, says newly-minted Rural Development Minister (KPLB) Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid. Read full story
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Tourism Ministry targets Langkawi to be first tourism destination to reopen, says Nancy

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is targeting Langkawi Island to be the first tourist destination to be reopened in a bid to help improve the socio-economy of the people affected by Covid-19. Read full story
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Ministers must spring into action, say associations

GEORGE TOWN: The Cabinet ministers must get their act together and formulate effective action plans in battling the Covid-19 pandemic and improving the economy, say associations. Read full story
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Pride blooms for our common differences

PETALING JAYA: The bunga raya does not only give Malaysia a national identity but symbolises the unity of its people in achieving a common goal, say Malaysians. Read full story
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Cases flaring up in Kedah, Perlis, Perak and Penang

ALOR SETAR: Variants of concern (VOC) such as Delta are spreading in all communities throughout Kedah, says state Health director Dr Othman Warijo. Read full story
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These smart lenses could help restore sight to visually impaired individuals

The lenses also feature a wireless charging system. Read full story
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Biden promises further strikes against ISIS-K

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday promised further strikes against the Islamic State in Afghanistan in retaliation for a deadly bombing outside Kabul airport and warned that the situation on the ground continued to be "extremely dangerous." Read full story
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Bolsonaro says he will be arrested, killed or declared winner

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday said he sees three alternatives for his future: winning the 2022 presidential elections, death or prison. Read full story
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Dr M: New Cabinet needs to do more to overcome Covid-19 pandemic

PETALING JAYA: The newly-appointed members of the Cabinet need to do more to address issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Read full story
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New Cabinet will meet people's aspirations, says Bung

KOTA KINABALU: The new Cabinet line-up is a reflection of the "Malaysian Family" and will meet the people's aspirations, says Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Bung Moktar Radin. Read full story
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Keeping experienced ministers a good development for tourism, say industry players

PETALING JAYA: The appointment of ministers with experience in the new Cabinet augurs well for the tourism industry, says Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) president Uzaidi Udanis. Read full story
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Kabul attacks pull bitter adversary Islamic State back into U.S. sights

CAIRO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. military commanders vowed to "go after" Islamic State following Thursday's suicide bomb attack on Kabul airport claimed by the militant group, even as U.S. forces continued evacuations from Afghanistan. Read full story
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MEME ETF seeks to tap retail investor sentiment

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors looking to bet on the "meme stock" phenomenon that has characterized the retail trading boom may soon have a new way to do so, with the Roundhill MEME exchange-traded fund, which tracks an index made up of stocks trending on social media. Read full story
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Dell beats revenue estimates as remote work fuels demand

(Reuters) - Dell Technologies Inc beat market estimates for second-quarter revenue on Thursday as the shift to hybrid work kept demand strong for its laptops, desktops and cloud services. Read full story
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Marine police foil attempt to smuggle liquor from Labuan

LABUAN (Bernama): The Labuan marine police thwarted an attempt by three individuals to smuggle liquor of various brands, with unpaid tax, from the duty-free island to the mainland of Sabah, on Monday (Aug 23). Read full story
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Consensus between PM and Pakatan a start of positive new era, says Khaled Nordin

JOHOR BARU: The consensus between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Pakatan Harapan leaders to cooperate in solving the nation’s problems is a start to a positive new era, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Read full story
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Dr Wee pays tribute to female frontliners on National Women's Day

PETALING JAYA: In conjunction with National Women's Day, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has paid tribute to the invaluable sacrifices by female frontliners battling the Covid-19 pandemic. Read full story
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Covid-19: 211 fatalities bring death toll to 14,553

PUTRAJAYA: Another 211 people have succumbed to Covid-19, with 41 fatalities reported in Johor alone. Read full story
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Bersatu supreme council member Lajim Ukin battles Covid-19 infection, condition critical

KOTA KINABALU: Veteran Sabah politician Datuk Lajim Ukin is battling Covid-19 infection as the viral pandemic continues to spike in Sabah. Read full story
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Nine localities in Pahang, Sabah under EMCO from Aug 26-Sept 8

PETALING JAYA: Nine areas in Pahang and Sabah have been placed under the enhanced movement control order. Read full story
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Pahang ready to move into Phase 3 of NRP after meeting threshold indicators, says MB

KUANTAN (Bernama): Pahang is expected to move into Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) very soon after meeting all the threshold indicators set, says Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. Read full story
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Analysis-Leaderless Lebanon on slippery slope to mayhem

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's financial meltdown is dragging the country towards mayhem at a quickening pace, forcing its feuding leaders to face a choice between finally doing something about the crisis or risking yet more chaos and insecurity. Read full story
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One Afghan killed, several hurt in exchange of gun fire at Kabul airport - U.S. military

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One member of the Afghan forces was killed and several wounded during an exchange of gunfire outside Kabul airport, but no U.S. personnel were hurt, the U.S. military said in a statement on Monday. Read full story
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Turkey reinforces border to block any Afghan migrant wave

VAN, Turkey (Reuters) - Afghans who manage to make the weeks-long journey through Iran on foot to the Turkish border face a three-metre high wall, ditches or barbed wire as Turkish authorities step up efforts to block any refugee influx into the country. Read full story
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Ukraine sanctions lawmaker accused of meddling in U.S. election

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday signed a decree imposing sanctions on Andriy Derkach, the Ukrainian lawmaker accused by the United States of being a Russian agent and interfering in U.S. elections, the presidential office said. Read full story
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U.S.-led coalition aircraft shoots down drone over Syria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A fighter jet with the U.S.-led coalition shot down a drone in eastern Syria on Saturday after the unmanned aircraft was deemed a threat, the U.S. military said. Read full story
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Gunmen kidnap more than 75 people in northwest Nigeria

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Armed gunmen kidnapped at least 75 people from a village in northwest Nigeria, residents said on Saturday, the latest in a slew of abductions that have plagued the West African country's west. Read full story
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Myanmar arrests two more journalists as post-coup media crackdown continues

(Reuters) - Myanmar's military government has arrested two more local journalists, the army-owned television reported on Saturday, in the latest in a sweeping crackdown on the media since a Feb. 1 coup. Read full story
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U.S. says 2,500 Americans evacuated from Kabul in past week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has evacuated 2,500 Americans from Kabul over the past week, senior U.S. officials said on Saturday, adding that Washington is fighting against "time and space" to evacuate people from Afghanistan. Read full story
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Look to the future, the Opposition must unite, says Shafie Apdal

KOTA KINABALU: The Opposition must unite and become a formidable force, says Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal. Read full story
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Exclusive-U.S. set to expand evacuation flights from Kabul to Europe- officials

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department is expected to announce that its evacuation flights out of Kabul will now be able to land in Europe, U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, because of an overflow of people in Qatar. Read full story
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Facing sharp criticism on Afghanistan, Biden to speak on evacuations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden, facing strong criticism of his handling of the chaotic U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, is to speak on Friday on efforts to evacuate Americans and U.S.-aligned Afghan citizens. Read full story
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Microsoft to raise prices as much as 20% for some flagship products

(Reuters) -Microsoft Corp on Thursday said it will raise prices as much as 20% for a bundle of software called Microsoft 365 that includes popular apps like Teams and Outlook. Read full story
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Electric vehicle battery startup Ample raises $160 million

(Corrects headline and first paragraph to say $160 million instead of $140 million) Read full story
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Elon Musk's satellites beam internet into remote Chilean fishing hamlet

SOTOMO, Chile (Reuters) - After half an hour's windswept journey on foot and by boat through a craggy forested estuary to the school he attends in remote southern Chile, Diego Guerrero can finally access the internet. Read full story
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Afghan envoy says hold-out Panjshir province can resist Taliban rule

DUSHANBE (Reuters) - The Afghan ambassador to Tajikistan on Wednesday rejected Taliban rule of his country and said hold-out Panjshir province, north of Kabul, would serve as a stronghold for resistance led by self-proclaimed acting president Amrullah Saleh. Read full story
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Britain's COVID-19 cases up by 7.6% over past week

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain reported 33,904 new cases of COVID-19, government data showed on Wednesday, meaning cases between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18 were up by 7.6% compared with the previous seven days. Read full story
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Exclusive-Council may rule Afghanistan, Taliban to reach out to soldiers, pilots-senior member

(Reuters) - Afghanistan may be governed by a ruling council now that the Taliban has taken over, while the Islamist militant movement's supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, would likely remain in overall charge, a senior member of the group told Reuters. Read full story
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Incoming PM must prioritise Sabah and Sarawak's constitutional rights, says Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU: The incoming prime minister and the new cabinet must prioritise the restoration of Sabah and Sarawak's constitutional rights, as well as the fulfilment of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Read full story
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Police bust all-female gang who targeted senior citizens in KL

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Police arrested a gang of female robbers who targeted senior citizens in the Jinjang area following the arrest of three women including the mastermind, on Saturday (Aug 14) and Tuesday (Aug 17). Read full story
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Petronas to give sponsorships totalling over RM120mil to SPM top scorers

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): More than RM120mil has been allocated under the Petronas Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP) this year, to be awarded to 301 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 high achievers. Read full story
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Postal vote begins ahead of Germany's September election

BERLIN (Reuters) - Postal voting for Germany's federal election began on Monday, piling pressure on conservative chancellor candidate Armin Laschet to reinvigorate his floundering campaign or else risk losing out to a left-leaning coalition. Read full story
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Twitter-backed Bluesky picks tech entrepreneur to lead web research group

(Reuters) - Bluesky, an organization funded by Twitter Inc to build technology aimed at fundamentally changing how social media platforms operate, on Monday announced a leader for the project nearly two years after Twitter chief Jack Dorsey first announced it. Read full story
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Party leaders receive invitations for audience with the King on Tuesday (Aug 17)

PETALING JAYA: Leaders of several political parties have received invitations to be at Istana Negara for an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Tuesday (Aug 17) afternoon. Read full story
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Britain says Taliban should not be recognised as Afghan government

LONDON (Reuters) - Nobody should bilaterally recognise the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, adding it was clear that there would be a new administration in the country very shortly. Read full story
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Factbox-Taliban seek to present a moderate face as they take control in Afghanistan

(Reuters) - The Taliban were taking control in Afghanistan on Sunday two decades after they were forced out by U.S.- backed forces. Read full story
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Nepal calls for evacuation of at least 1,500 Nepalis in Afghanistan

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's government on Sunday called for the evacuation of an estimated 1,500 Nepalis working as security staff with embassies and with international aid groups in Afghanistan. Read full story
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Do not speculate on RMAF camp shooting incident, says DPM

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob called on the people to refrain from speculating and spreading false news over Friday's (Aug 13) shooting incident at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Camp in Kota Samarahan, Kuching. Read full story
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Covid-19: MOH takes drastic steps to maximise HTAR's capacity

SHAH ALAM (Bernama): The Health Ministry (MOH) has taken various drastic and immediate steps pertaining to Covid-19 patients at the Tengku Ampuan Rahiman Hospital (HTAR), Klang, including maximising the hospital capacity to enable more patients to be treated. Read full story
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Covid-19: Four PPVs in Penang closed on Sunday (Aug 15) due to vaccine shortage

GEORGE TOWN: The number of vaccination centres (PPV) in Penang to be closed on Sunday (Aug 15) due to the statewide Covid-19 vaccine shortage has increased to four. Read full story
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MOH wants stricter border control to curb spread of Lambda variant

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Health Ministry (MOH) has called for stricter border control, including implementing risk assessments on individuals returning from abroad, to prevent the Lambda variant from spreading into the country. Read full story
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Next few days will be crucial to country's future, says Najib

PETALING JAYA: Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak alluded that the coming hours and days will be crucial to the country's future. Read full story
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DAP’s Bangi MP urges all political parties to discuss Muhyiddin’s proposals

PETALING JAYA: DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming has urged all political parties to consider the proposals by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to end the political impasse. Read full story
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Stop fighting for power, but unite in helping the people, political leaders told

KUALA LUMPUR: The Institute of Traditional Islamic Thought has called for a political ceasefire and urged political leaders to focus their energy on managing socio-economic imbalances of society as the spread of Covid-19 reached alarming levels. Read full story
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Don't jump the gun, Umno tells MIC

PETALING JAYA: MIC shouldn't "jump the gun" over the issue of Umno supreme council being the "caretaker" of the party until the Registrar of Societies (ROS) has completed studying all evidence pertaining to the matter, says Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan. Read full story
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Almost all personnel of Armed Forces fully vaccinated, says Ismail Sabri

KUANTAN (Bernama): Almost all officers and personnel of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) involving 132,885 people have completed two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Read full story
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U.S. tries again to extradite Wikileaks' Assange from Britain

LONDON (Reuters) - A London judge on Wednesday widened the scope of a U.S. appeal against a block on the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange from Britain and will hear the renewed bid in late October. Read full story
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ICC official discusses in Sudan accelerating handover of Darfur suspects - sources

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has held talks with Sudanese officials on accelerating practical steps to hand over those wanted by the court over alleged atrocities committed in Darfur in the early 2000s, two senior Sudanese government sources said on Wednesday. Read full story
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to rein in Apple, Google app stores

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan trio of senators introduced a bill that would rein in app stores of companies they said exert too much market control, including Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google. Read full story
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Change to crypto provision in US Infrastructure Bill blocked

A change to cryptocurrency reporting rules to the Internal Revenue Service was blocked in the US Senate, raising concerns by crypto miners and software players. Read full story
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Slim River Hospital patient suffers burns after oxygen tank catches fire

IPOH (Bernama): A male patient suffered burns on his hand when an oxygen tank caught fire in an isolation room at Slim River Hospital in Tanjung Malim on Tuesday (Aug 10) night. Read full story
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PKR's 35 MPs send letter to the King opposing Muhyiddin's leadership

PETALING JAYA: PKR has sent a letter representing all its 35 MPs to the King, opposing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's leadership, says Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story
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Pejuang submits letter to Istana Negara rejecting Muhyiddin as PM

PETALING JAYA: Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) has submitted a letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Monday (Aug 9) stating that its four MPs have rejected Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's leadership as prime minister. Read full story
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Myanmar says alleged plot against U.N. envoy was nothing to do with the country

(Reuters) - Myanmar's foreign ministry said on Monday that an alleged plot in New York against United Nations ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, an opponent of the ruling junta, had nothing to do with the country and was a U.S. domestic case. Read full story
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Angry Greeks criticise government response after wildfire devastation

ATHENS (Reuters) - As flames threatened to engulf the home of Stelios Kokkinelis in a suburb north of Athens at the weekend and the emergency services failed to respond to his calls for help, he decided to ignore an evacuation order and take matters into his own hands. Read full story
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Australia PM's ratings hit pandemic lows amid lockdowns

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's public approval rating hit its lowest level since the pandemic began amid growing frustration over lockdowns and a sluggish vaccination drive, according to a poll published on Monday. Read full story
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Japan PM Suga's support slides to record low as Olympic Games close - survey

TOKYO (Reuters) -Support for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga slid below 30% for the first time since he took office, a survey showed on Monday, a sign the Tokyo Olympic Games failed to boost his ratings amid a resurgence of coronavirus infections. Read full story
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Google ‘contemplated buying some or all of Epic’, suit says

Google, which is being sued by Epic Games Inc over the fees it charges developers in its mobile-app store, was at one point considering acquiring the game maker, according to previously redacted documents in the court fight. Read full story
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IGP: Stern action to be taken against #Lawan rally participants

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Stern action will be taken against any individual who participates in the #Lawan rally on Aug 21, says Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. Read full story
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Teachers, educational institutions' staff urged to get vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Teachers, members of the implementing group and support staff at educational institutions who have yet to receive their vaccination appointments or register as vaccine recipients have been urged to take necessary actions immediately. Read full story
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Ahmad Maslan: Issue of supreme council’s validity does not arise

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The issue of Umno Supreme Council’s (MT) validity for the 2018/2021 term which ended on June 30, 2021 as stated by the Registrar of Societies (RoS) does not arise. Read full story
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Poland, Lithuania call for EU help with migration surge at Belarusian border

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland and Lithuania on Friday called on European institutions to help them deal with a surge in illegal migration from Belarus over their borders, as tensions between EU countries and Minsk continues to grow. Read full story
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EU to review safe travel list, could reconsider U.S. status - source

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will next week review the list of states from which non-essential travel is allowed under coronavirus restrictions and could reconsider the inclusion of the United States, an EU official said on Friday. Read full story
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France braces for slump in wine output on weather woes

PARIS (Reuters) - France's wine production could drop by as much as 30% this year to its lowest level in decades after vineyards were hit by spring frosts and summer downpours, its farm ministry said. Read full story
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Uber, Lyft take different spending routes in race to add drivers

(Reuters) - A return to business as usual for Uber Technologies Inc and its rival Lyft Inc has thrown up a new challenge to the ride-hailing firms looking for profitability - spend more to bring back drivers to meet the rising demand for rides. Read full story
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Ethereum software upgrade activated; ether reverses losses, trades up

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain network, went through a major software upgrade on Thursday, which is expected to stabilize transaction fees and reduce supply of the ether token. Read full story
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Tencent resumes new user sign-ups on WeChat after ‘security upgrade’ last week

WeChat had paused new users registrations so it could upgrade its ‘security technology to align with all relevant laws and regulations’. According to tests conducted by the South China Morning Post on Thursday, the Shenzhen-based company has reopened the app to new sign-ups. Read full story
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U.N. concerned about civilians in Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United Nations is 'deeply concerned' about the safety and protection of tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah who could be trapped by fighting between government forces and the Taliban, a U.N. spokesman said on Wednesday. Read full story
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U.S. State Dept. No.2 Sherman speaks with Myanmar shadow government

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The No.2 U.S. diplomat, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, spoke on Wednesday with a representative of Myanmar's government in exile, the first announced contact between a senior U.S. official and the rival administration to the generals who overthrew a democratically elected government. Read full story
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Exclusive: India enforcement agency threatens Flipkart, founders with $1.35 billion fine - sources

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's financial-crime agency has asked Walmart's Flipkart and its founders to explain why they shouldn't face a penalty of $1.35 billion for alleged violation of foreign investment laws, three sources and an agency official told Reuters. Read full story
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Scotland's Sturgeon says expects advice on vaccinating children this week

LONDON (Reuters) - Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday she expected updated advice from Britain's COVID-19 vaccine experts soon and was hoping for more children to be offered shots before schools and universities restarted in September. Read full story
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Associated Press gets its first woman chief executive

(Reuters) - The Associated Press (AP) on Tuesday named Daisy Veerasingham as its president and chief executive officer, succeeding Gary Pruitt, who will retire at the end of the year. Read full story
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Senior U.S. diplomat Sherman backs repeal of 2002 Iraq war authorization

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration backs the repeal of the 2002 congressional authorization for the war in Iraq, saying it is not needed to protect U.S. interests in the foreseeable future, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Tuesday. Read full story
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Last Covid-19-positive escapee recaptured in Papar, Sabah

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Covid-19: 18.2% of cases in Sabah on Monday (Aug 2) are those who have been vaccinated

KOTA KINABALU: About 18.2% or 213 of the 1,166 Covid-19 new cases recorded in Sabah on Monday (Aug 2) involve those who have received at least one dose of vaccine – but the bulk of those infected have not been vaccinated. Read full story
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Covid-19: Cluster found for second time in Pasir Mas village in Kelantan

PUTRAJAYA: A village in Pasir Mas, Kelantan has once again become the site of a Covid-19 cluster, says the Health Ministry. Read full story
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DPM: Statement is genuine

BERA: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says a statement dated July 29 with a Barisan Nasional letterhead claiming that 40 Members of Parliament are fully behind the Prime Minister’s leadership is genuine.The Deputy Prime Minister said the statement, which had his name at the bottom, was drafted after consent was obtained from the 39 Barisan MPs involved following a meeting. Read full story
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Interim PM claims are just rumours, says Ismail Sabri

BERA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has described claims that he will be appointed interim prime minister as “mere rumours”. Read full story
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Police to call wedding planner over SOP breach

KUALA LUMPUR: The police will call up a wedding planner to give her statement for allegedly holding a wedding ceremony during Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).Wangsa Maju deputy police chief DSP D. Saralathan said the police received a report after a picture of the wedding ceremony went viral on Instagram on Saturday. Read full story
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Flashback #Star50: Golden year for film industry

THE year 2018 was a golden year for Malaysian film industry. Four local films raked in the money at the box office, totalling more than RM100mil. Read full story
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Sarawak leaders back extension

KUCHING: The six-month extension of the Emergency in Sarawak allows the state election to be postponed until the Covid-19 situation improves for the polls to be held safely, says the Chief Minister. Read full story
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A grave emergency exists, the King says of Sarawak

PETALING JAYA: The Federal Gazette, in which the Yang di-Pertuan Agong proclaimed a state of emergency for Sarawak, has made clear the gravity of the situation. Read full story
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