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Residents of Gurney Park in Penang looking at the access road leading to their multi-level car park which sank 1.2m Friday. The Municipal Council has issued an immediate stop-work order on a 43-storey two-tower condominium project in nearby Kelawei Road while remedial work is undertaken. — Bernama

Residents of Gurney Park in Penang looking at the access road leading to their multi-level car park which sank 1.2m Friday. The Municipal Council has issued an immediate stop-work order on a 43-storey two-tower condominium project in nearby Kelawei Road while remedial work is undertaken.View more

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DNA tests being done on orang utans

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Aussie PM to meet NajibLatest News

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North Korea raises stakes with new missile launch

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U.N.'s Ban denied Suu Kyi visit by Myanmar junta

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Canada beats Jamaica in Gold Cup

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