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Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO
GENEVA, May 23 —The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said yesterdy, as […]
WHO: New hantavirus case confirmed in Netherlands crew member
GENEVA, May 23 — A member of the MV Hondius cruise ship crew who disembarked in Spain’s Canary Islands and was repatriated to the Netherlands was confirmed Friday as a […]
Thousands evacuated in California as chemical tank leak sparks explosion fears
LOS ANGELES, May 23 — Tens of thousands of people were ordered to leave their homes in California yesterday after a huge chemical tank began leaking, with warnings it might […]
Sarawak Teachers Union calls for continued 300‑litre RON95 subsidy to ease rural teachers’ travel burden
KUCHING, May 23 — Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) has called on the government to consider maintaining the 300-litre monthly RON95 petrol subsidy specifically for educators in the state, particularly those […]
Strict quarantine clears 27,000 cattle from Thailand for Aidiladha, says quarantine department
PADANG BESAR, May 23 — More than 27,000 cattle have been imported to meet the supply for the upcoming Aidiladha celebration. These livestock have undergone strict screening and quarantine procedures […]
Arthur Kurup leads symbolic planting of 1,000 trees in Sook for forest sustainability
SOOK, May 23 — About 1,000 trees of various species were planted yesterday in a symbolic effort to strengthen the ecosystem, stabilise the climate and safeguard the sustainability of the […]
Jakim to harness AI in MyeHALAL 2.0, promises faster halal certification approvals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is targeting a shorter processing period for halal certification applications through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. […]
Trump’s new rule: Green Card seekers must apply abroad, cannot remain in US while waiting for approval
WASHINGTON, May 23 — The Trump administration announced yesterday that most foreigners seeking a Green Card granting permanent US residency must apply from their home countries. “From now on, an […]
Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast
BEIJING, May 23 — At least eight people have died and dozens are trapped underground after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, state media reported today. […]
World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds
WASHINGTON, May 23 — Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank ‌programs, according […]