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Sustainable Development Goals can guide our Covid-19 recovery | New Straits Times

Last week, amid the record number of Covid-19 cases, Malaysia presented its progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations.

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Punish fake vaccine peddlers | New Straits Times

The revelation of fake Covid-19 jabs has opened a Pandora’s box. Questions are being asked about the extent of this malpractice, the market for the stolen shots and the modus operandi of those involved.

Firstly sack tbem, penalise tbem by way of heavy fines and imprisonment. Their bosses are so lenient by just saying they are taking action against them. What sort of action are they being given? Just a warning, a threat? Shame them by publishing their names!

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WHO: Increased testing needed to fight Covid-19 Delta strain in Europe | Malay Mail

So it's not vaccination that will help but testing.

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Germany lists Spain, Netherlands as high-risk Covid countries | Malay Mail

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Should we follow Britain? | New Straits Times

Britons went back to life pre-coronavirus, such as doing away with the face mask rule or allowing theatres to open with full stalls again.

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Majlis pengebumian, rentas negeri cetus kluster komuniti | Harian Metro

kualalumpur Sebahagian daripada 30 kluster baharu yang dilaporkan pada semalam berpunca daripada tindakan beberapa individu yang melakukan perjalanan merentas negeri termasuk untuk menghadiri majlis pengebumian.

Kalau betol2 bwrlaku rentas negeri tanpe sbb kukuh ..jgn l Kasi treatment bg mereka.. kasi mati .. Degil sangat.. Yg duduk rumah dekat 2 tahun ni mcm org gila ikut sop.. Ko org nak syok sendiri.
Betoi ke? Atau pun hangpa sengaja nak tuduh org tanpa ada bukti pun.

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NST Leader: Olympics of courage, skills | New Straits Times

NSTleader Tokyo2020 may yet demonstrate the truth and depth of the Olympic ideal. Sportsmanship at its best. TokyoOlympics Olympics coronavirus covid19

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Kedah akan dapat banyak vaksin minggu depan, kata menteri besar | The Malaysian Insight

Kedah akan dapat banyak vaksin minggu depan, kata menteri besar

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Splash of colour: UK beach huts brighten pandemic gloom | Malay Mail

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Misbun loses wife Latifah | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: National badminton legend Datuk Misbun Sidek's wife, Datin Latifah Sidek, has died.

Salam Takziah

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Kedah MB says state to get larger Covid-19 vaccine supply next week | Malay Mail

Kedah MB says state to get larger Covid-19 vaccine supply next week

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Community accounts for 16 of 30 new Covid-19 clusters | The Malaysian Insight

Community accounts for 16 of 30 new Covid-19 clusters

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Isteri Misbun meninggal dunia | Harian Metro

Kuala Lumpur: Isteri kepada legenda badminton negara, Datuk Misbun Sidek, Datin Latifah menghembuskan nafas terakhir, malam tadi.

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Low-key ceremony ushers in pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics | New Straits Times

NSTsports The openingceremony of the TokyoOlympics took place in a nearly empty stadium after a year-long pandemic postponement and a build-up marred by scandal and controversy. Tokyo2020 Olympics

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130 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 78 linked to Jurong Fishery Port

There were also six new cases linked to the KTV cluster. The cluster now has 227 cases.

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KPMG's banking audits not up to scratch, says UK watchdog

The watchdog deemed it 'unacceptable'.

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Bukit Aman detects new scam using utility bills | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have detected a new criminal tactic by a fraud syndicate that manipulates the utility bill payment system to deceive victims.

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Aksi Kedah, Penang FC ditunda selepas pemain positif Covid-19 | Harian Metro

Kuala Lumpur: Dua pemain pasukan Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) disahkan dijangkiti Covid-19 selepas balik daripada cuti rehat Hari Raya Aidiladha pada Selasa lalu.

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Kedah tidak berhasrat beli vaksin - Muhammad Sanusi

pendekatan baharu akan diambil dengan melakukan penyumber luaran (outsourcing) pesakit lain yang tidak menghidapi Covid-19 ke hospital swasta

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Funeral parlours cry foul over 'monopoly' of Hindu Covid-19 bodies | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Funeral parlours are crying foul over the alleged monopoly of one company in managing the funeral arrangements for Hindu Covid-19 victims in the Klang Valley.

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New Covid-19 cases nationwide at 15,573, highest ever [NSTTV] | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry today announced a record 15,573 new Covid-19 infections - the highest daily case count in the country since the pandemic began.

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Covid-19 continues to spread among Tokyo Olympics participants | New Straits Times

NSTsports At least 19 more cases of Covid19 were reported among TokyoOlympics participants on Friday. coronavirus Olympics Tokyo2020

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Man loses RM450 after blackmailed by online sex service scammer | New Straits Times

BALIK PULAU: A factory worker ended up RM450 poorer after he was blackmailed last Friday while attempting to subscribe to an online sex service package.

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With 50,000 cases a day, UK opens up while Indonesia suffers

MANILA (Bloomberg): The pandemic has a new epicentre, with Indonesia taking the lead in the dismal Covid-19 stakes after a recent streak of 50,000 infections a day.

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Forfeiture suit against Najib & family fixed for Aug 30 | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s forfeiture suit against Datuk Seri Najib Razak, his family and several others to recover RM31 million has been rescheduled on Aug 30.

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Kedah beli vaksin Sinovac jika perlu | Harian Metro

Alor Setar: Kerajaan negeri sedia membeli vaksin Covid-19 Sinovac dari Pharmaniaga Bhd sekiranya terdapat keperluan.

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Penang surpasses target of 30,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses per day | New Straits Times

NSTnation Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said a total 30,055 vaccine doses were administered yesterday alone, the best achievement to-date. Vaccines Vaccination NIP Penang Covid19

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Cumulative Covid-19 cases in Malaysia nearing one million | New Straits Times

NSTnation Yesterday, Malaysia's Covid-19 cases totalled 964,918 after 13,034 new infections were reported while the active caseload swelled to 142,051. Covid19 Cases Infection Pandemic

23/7/2021 8:01:00 AM

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Bicara sita aset Najib, 17 lain ditangguh 30 Ogos | The Malaysian Insight

Bicara sita aset Najib, 17 lain ditangguh 30 Ogos

23/7/2021 6:54:00 AM

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Desaru Coast recognised by TIME Magazine | New Straits Times

NSTJom Desaru Coast is the only destination in Malaysia to make the list this year. DesaruCoast Time Beach Destination Travel

23/7/2021 6:46:00 AM

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Semua wad hospital di Kedah penuh - Utusan Digital

Semua wad hospital di Kedah penuh

23/7/2021 6:38:00 AM

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India’s pandemic-hit lunchbox men battle food delivery start-ups | Malay Mail

23/7/2021 6:19:00 AM

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Syaqiera beats Mon Redee's record for new PB at Tokyo Olympics | New Straits Times

NSTsports Syaqiera, who joined the national team only last year, recorded 630 points, surpassing her previous PB of 620. Tokyo2020 Olympics Archer SyaqieraMashayikh

23/7/2021 5:56:00 AM

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1MDB forfeiture trial against Najib, 17 others postponed to August 30 | The Malaysian Insight

1MDB forfeiture trial against Najib, 17 others postponed to August 30

23/7/2021 5:55:00 AM

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Ambulance removed from service following suspected gas leak | New Straits Times

PORT DICKSON: An ambulance manned by three medical personnel has been removed from service immediately following a possible gas leak in the vehicle.

23/7/2021 5:43:00 AM

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PM: Over 500k Covid-19 vaccine shots given yesterday, highest daily rate | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 507,050 Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered yesterday, the highest daily vaccination rate yet.

23/7/2021 5:41:00 AM

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Troubled Tokyo Olympics set to open under Covid cloud | Malay Mail

23/7/2021 5:08:00 AM

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Troubled Tokyo Olympics set to open under Covid cloud | New Straits Times

NSTsports Pandemic restrictions mean that for the first time in Olympic history, no domestic or overseas spectators will be allowed to attend the Games. Covid19 Tokyo2020 Olympics Pandemic

23/7/2021 5:00:00 AM

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Man burnt to death, wife injured in fire | New Straits Times

NSTnation The cause of the fire is still being investigated and the operation ended at 3.33am. Bomba Fire Kampar

23/7/2021 4:09:00 AM

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China says WHO plan to audit labs in Covid origins probe ‘arrogant’ | Malay Mail

23/7/2021 2:47:00 AM

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Biden administration to spend US$1.6b for Covid-19 testing in high-risk settings, says official | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 8:09:00 PM

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France thrashed by Mexico in Olympic opener as Spain held | New Straits Times

TOKYO: France’s bid for men’s Olympic football glory got off to a nightmare start with a 4-1 defeat by Mexico on Thursday, while a strong Spain side stuttered to a goalless stalemate with Egypt.

22/7/2021 5:35:00 PM

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France thrashed by Mexico in Olympic opener as Spain held | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 3:46:00 PM

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Sabah continuously getting vaccine doses despite delay | New Straits Times

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is on track to receive one million Covid-19 vaccine doses by the end of this month.

22/7/2021 3:23:00 PM

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'Recent case could affect authenticity of Msia's vaccine certificate' | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Recent issues concerning the administering of Covid-19 vaccines needs to be promptly addressed because it may affect the authenticity of Malaysia’s vaccination certificates in the future.

22/7/2021 3:01:00 PM

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Over 30 factories, business premises ordered close for flouting SOP | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 30 factories and business premises have been ordered to close for flouting the standard operating procedures (SOP).

22/7/2021 2:29:00 PM

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UK grocers warn of shortages amid virus ‘pingdemic’ | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 2:04:00 PM

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'No interest': Little cheer in Tokyo day before Olympics open | New Straits Times

TOKYO: The athletes are in the Village and the world’s media has arrived, but for many in Japan, there’s little festive cheer just a day before the Olympics open in Tokyo.

22/7/2021 1:35:00 PM

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Olympics-Soccer-Spain frustrated in goalless draw, Mexico stun France

22/7/2021 1:31:00 PM

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Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony director fired over old Holocaust skit | New Straits Times

NSTworld The show director for the TokyoOlympics opening ceremony has been fired on the eve of the event over a decades-old skit referencing the Holocaust. Tokyo2020 Olympics KentaroKobayashi

22/7/2021 12:48:00 PM

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Australia, New Zealand quit Rugby League World Cup over Covid-19 | New Straits Times

SYDNEY: Australia and New Zealand on Thursday pulled out of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England, citing “player welfare and safety” during the Covid-19 pandemic.

22/7/2021 12:02:00 PM

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Aug 30 case management for Sabah politician's molest cases | New Straits Times

KOTA KINABALU: The magistrate's courts here fixed August 30 for the pre-trial case management (PTCM) of a politician charged with five counts of molesting two women, one of them an Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant contestant.

22/7/2021 11:48:00 AM

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Australia PM 'sorry' for slow vaccine rollout | New Straits Times

SYDNEY: Australia's prime minister on Thursday apologised for the country's glacial vaccine rollout, as Sydney recorded a record jump in new coronavirus infections.

22/7/2021 10:24:00 AM

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Australia cautions Covid-19 cases to rise despite weeks-long lockdown | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 9:52:00 AM

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Kedah hormati cabaran Penang FC | Harian Metro

bolatime Kedah Persefahaman menjadi kunci utama skuad KDA FC dalam memulakan aksi sambungan Liga Super, Sabtu ini.

22/7/2021 9:16:00 AM

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Covid-19 vaccine scam: 38 reports lodged, RM54,500 in losses | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Police detected a new modus operandi used by a syndicate to trap victims of online Covid-19 vaccine sale scams.

22/7/2021 9:08:00 AM

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Taiwan orders further 36 million Moderna Covid-19 vaccine doses | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 8:15:00 AM

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More than 15 million vaccine doses administered as of yesterday | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 15,517,866 doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in the country as of yesterday, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

22/7/2021 6:40:00 AM

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Parliamentary inquiry urges UK-wide minimum standard protocol for head injuries | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 5:52:00 AM

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S.Korea reports 1,842 new Covid-19 cases, highest daily increase | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 5:00:00 AM

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Two doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca Covid-19 shots effective against Delta variant, study finds | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 3:51:00 AM

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Covid-19: Varian Delta dijangka jadi strain dominan - WHO - Utusan Digital

Covid-19: Varian Delta dijangka jadi strain dominan - WHO

22/7/2021 2:30:00 AM

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Inter join Arsenal in withdrawing from US tour due to Covid-19 concerns | Malay Mail

22/7/2021 12:36:00 AM

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