SEPANG, May 19 – Improper waste management service is among the factors for the high dengue cases recorded in Selangor, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He said from January until May 18, 9,500 cases were registered with 20 deaths in Selangor compared to 7,850 with twelve deaths for the same period last year
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Engineers hope to resolve a last-second engine problem that triggered a computer-ordered launch abort Saturday, delaying a critical test of the commercial spacecraft. [Read more]
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – A group of parents today demanded a cement plant to stop operations near the Kuen Cheng (2) primary school and move out, saying that the cement dust is giving their children coughs, eczema and boils.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – Despite the government disallowing any events involving lesbian writer Irshad Manji, her appearance today in Kuala Lumpur to promote her latest book went on without a hitch. The author (picture) who is here to promote her book “Allah, Liberty and Love,” has cancelled all her other public events, but spoke to about 30 fans ..
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Despite ban, lesbian writer promotes latest book successfully
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 19 — PAS’spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has suggested that its proposed ‘muzakarah’ (talks) with Umno be held before the upcoming 13th general election.
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Comcast and Verizon Wireless each announced changes to their broadband data caps this week, but while Comcast is offering consumers more flexibility, Verizon’s will likely result in higher prices. [Read more]
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Retired senior policeman Datuk Fauzi Shaari will join PAS tomorrow, the first big name to sign up with the Islamic party which has embarked on a campaign to recruit key establishment figures to help shore up voter support ahead of looming polls. Fauzi, who was once criminal investigation chief, the third highest office in …
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MUAR, May 19 — The United Chinese School Committees Association’s (Dong Zong) decision to withdraw from the roundtable meetings of the Education Ministry’s special committee to address the shortage of Chinese school teachers will not affect the committee’s work, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin (picture), who is also …
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The two recent protests in front of Bersih co-chaiman Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan’s house will not affect the electoral reforms movement’s decision on whether to hold a fourth rally for free and fair elections.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The government will not allow any events involving Irshad Manji, a lesbian writer who has stirred up controversy during her visit here to promote her book on Islam, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said this morning. The Islamic affairs minister has insisted that the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and home ministry will ..
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