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Nation
Understanding Malaysia’s No. 1 killer
PETALING JAYA: Pneumonia surpassed heart disease to become Malaysia’s leading cause of death in 2023, claiming 18,181 lives and prompting urgent calls for enhanced respiratory health measures and vaccination efforts.
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Star Biz7
Magnum can strike it big again
Number forecast operators (NFOs) such as Magnum Bhd thrive on hope. Hope is a powerful motivator for punters who buy lottery tickets, dreaming that someday, they will strike it big and become rich.
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Nation
Time for another vax drive
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should introduce pneumococcal vaccines for adults and high-risk groups following the steady rise in pneumonia-related deaths, say health experts.
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Nation
Friends push each other to succeed in studies
JOHOR BARU: A family of four and their two best friends have proven that distance and differing backgrounds are no obstacle in achieving their dreams when they completed their masters’ degrees together.
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Metro News
Sarawak students get laptop aid
FORTY-eight students received laptop vouchers worth RM3,000 each under a state initiative to bridge the digital divide.
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Nation
Why some motorcyclists don’t stick to their lanes
Dedicated motorcycle lanes are a safer option but maintenance woes and safety concerns push motorcyclists to risky highway routes.
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Metro News
Perak expands onion farming
THE Perak Agriculture Department is expanding onion cultivation to 10ha in the second phase of its initiative aimed at boosting production and reducing imports.
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Nation
Go big to fight pneumonia, says MMA
PETALING JAYA: Nationwide vaccination is a way to reduce the alarming rise of pneumonia-related deaths, says the Malaysian Medical Association.
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Nation
From forest guardians to wildlife saviours
HULU PERAK: What will it say about us as Malaysians if we lose the animal that sits upon our national crest?
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Metro News
Melaleuca research centre a boost for east coast
A NEWLY opened melaleuca nursery and research facility in Setiu, Terengganu, is set to accelerate the reforestation project in the east coast district.
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Badminton
Pang Ron-Su Yin can be proud of their solid run, says Rexy
PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin received the thumbs up from national coaching director Rexy Mainaky for their spirited performance in the China Masters.
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Metro News
Popular exhibition of famous Buddhist sutras arrives in JB
AN organisation is hosting a special exhibition in Johor Baru highlighting teachings from the Lotus Sutra, one of the most influential Buddhist sutras (scriptures).
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Metro News
Johor to streamline SME assistance
Johor government will streamline all benefits and incentives provided to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the state through the Entrepreneurs Data Centre (Padu) system starting next year.
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Metro News
MBPJ to build pickleball courts in Kelana Jaya
PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) plans to build the city’s first pickleball courts at The Spine@PJKita in Kelana Jaya as the sport continues to gain interest from the public.
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Metro News
City council shuts down illegal workshop operating in Klang residential area
KLANG Royal City Council (MBDK) shut down an unlicensed car workshop that had been operating illegally in a residential area in Taman Bunga Melor, off Jalan Meru in Klang.
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Metro News
Rapid deployment teams ready to tackle floods
A TOTAL of 330 firefighters from the rapid deployment teams are on standby to be sent to 22 locations throughout Peninsular Malaysia to provide emergency assistance during major floods.
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Metro News
How highway concessionaires, JKR maintain motorcycle lanes
REGULAR maintenance and inspections are carried out to ensure safety on motorcycle lanes, say highway concessionaires and Public Works Department (JKR).
