National mobile app in the works, says MCMC
PUTRAJAYA: A national mobile application, an all-in-one platform to access different digital services, will be developed, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). “Activities such as accessing government digital services, selected private services, bill payments, traffic summonses, renewals of driving licenses and road tax, birth and marriage registrations and more without having to commute to the location,” MCMC said in a statement. MCMC is inviting the public to participate in a survey on the proposed concept of the national mobile application and give their views on the digital services required through the platform. The survey would also identify factors that influence the people’s choice in using a national mobile application. “Feedback will be taken into account in the development of the national mobile platform,” it added.
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September 17, 2021 21:45 UTC
Positive signs for Top Glove
In Q4’21, Top Glove saw a pick-up in sales volume in Africa and Middle East of 15% and 38% respectively, compared to the Q3’21. They know one of the ways to grow bigger in their industry is to have a strong supplier like Top Glove,” Lee said. After getting the nod to resume selling its glove products to the US, AmInvestment Bank Research, in its report said Top Glove could see a boost in its earnings. The glove maker posted a historic net profit of RM7.87bil for the FY’21 from RM1.75bil a year ago. As at Aug 31, Top Glove’s net cash position remained healthy at RM2.05bil.
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September 17, 2021 21:45 UTC
U.S. says Kabul drone strike killed 10 civilians, including children, in 'tragic mistake'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A drone strike in Kabul last month killed as many as 10 civilians, including seven children, the U.S. military said on Friday, apologizing for what it called a "tragic mistake". In a statement, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the drone strike had killed a Mr. Ahmadi who worked for a non-profit called Nutrition and Education International. While it is rare for senior Pentagon officials, including the defense secretary, to apologize personally for civilians killed in military strikes, the U.S. military does publish reports on civilians killed in operations around the world. Reports had emerged almost immediately that the drone strike in a neighborhood west of Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport had killed civilians including children. Following the suicide bombing at the airport, the U.S. military launched a drone strike in eastern Afghanistan that it said killed two Islamic State militants.
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September 17, 2021 19:26 UTC
Pele in 'stable' condition after respiratory problems, hospital says
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil soccer legend Pele, 80, is in a "stable" condition after "respiratory instability" early on Friday led to him being admitted to an intensive care unit, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement. The hospital said Pele "presented a brief respiratory instability" and was admitted to an ICU as a "preventive measure." After he was stabilized, it said he had been moved to "semi-intensive care" and was now "stable from a cardiovascular and respiratory point of view." Pele has suffered from hip problems for years and cannot walk unaided. (Reporting by Gabriel Araujo and Gabriel Stargardter; Writing by Andrew Downie; Editing by Brad Haynes, Daniel Wallis and Grant McCool)
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September 17, 2021 18:23 UTC
Soccer - Barca, Real and Bilbao challenge LaLiga CVC deal
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao all announced on Friday that they were challenging LaLiga's private equity investment deal with CVC. wish to announce that they have contested the resolution adopted by the LaLiga Assembly on 12 August 2021, in relation to the deal between LaLiga and CVC," a joint statement read. They would only benefit from the growth of LaLiga in the coming years," a LaLiga spokesman told Reuters. We will continue working with CVC on this project, which we are confident is good for LaLiga and the clubs. "The challenge demonstrates that these three clubs are attempting to prevent growth for the other clubs in the league."
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September 17, 2021 17:03 UTC
Soccer - Beckham increases ownership stake in MLS club Inter Miami
(Reuters) - Former England captain David Beckham has increased his ownership stake in Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club said on Friday. Inter Miami, who made their MLS debut last year, said in a news release that co-owners Beckham and brothers Jorge and Jose Mas finalised the buyout of Marcelo Claure and Masayoshi Son. "We are immensely proud of the progress we've made over the past year and a half in Major League Soccer, and we are grateful to have had Marcelo and Masayoshi with us for the first part of our journey," said 46-year-old Beckham. His arrival in Los Angeles put MLS on the map and brought a level of legitimacy and visibility that otherwise may have taken the North American league decades to reach. Inter Miami made the MLS Cup Playoffs last year and, after a poor start to the current campaign, have found form and are one point outside an Eastern Conference post-season spot with a game in hand.
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September 17, 2021 16:41 UTC
28 evacuated after landslide at Kemensah Heights
PETALING JAYA: Firefighters evacuated 28 people after a landslide affected a row of terrace houses on Jalan Kemensah Heights. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Hafisham Mohd Noor, when contacted Friday night (Sept 17), said that the landslide affected 19 houses. All affected have been moved to a temporary centre for the time being," he said. He added that the cause of the landslide was due to the heavy rain. Article type: metered User Type: anonymous web User Status: Campaign ID: 46 Cxense type: free User access status: 3Join our Telegram channel to get our Evening Alerts and breaking news highlights
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September 17, 2021 15:56 UTC
'Crazy dream': Macron unveils wrapped Arc de Triomphe in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a surreal and spectacular sight in Paris on Sept 16 the entire 50m-high Arc de Triomphe wrapped in fabric, fulfilling the long-held dream of late artist Christo. "We spare a thought for Christo and Jeanne-Claude," said Macron as he inaugurated the artwork from atop the monument. "They would have been moved since it is the culmination of a 60-year dream," the president said. Christo wrapped several major public works during his lifetime, including the oldest bridge in Paris in 1985 and the German parliament in 1995. French President Emmanuel Macron (centre) shakes hands during the inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris wrapped in silver-blue fabric as it was designed by the late artist Christo, in Paris, on Sept 16.
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September 17, 2021 15:22 UTC
Gyms now allowed to open subject to SOPs, Youth and Sports Minister announces
PETALING JAYA: Gymnasiums are now allowed to operate, says Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Faizal Azumu. "Please follow the SOPs and especially the ventilation guidelines. Enjoy healthy living!" Please follow the SOPs and especially the ventilation guidelines. Enjoy healthy living!
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September 17, 2021 14:59 UTC
eTrade continues to help participating SMEs overcome pandemic woes
As such, more companies are invited to join in the success and continue using the eTrade platform to overcome their pandemic woes. The number of successes catalysed by eTrade is substantial, and now eTrade 2.0 seeks to grant two incentives at once. The first, a RM5,000 capital for qualified SMEs entering the digital market; the second, a total allowance of up to RM20,000 for any certified training courses on the digital market. As Malaysia steps into economic recovery in the post pandemic era, local SMEs should not miss this chance to turn their business around. Datuk Lim Ban HongMCA vice-presidentDeputy International Trade and Industry Minister
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September 17, 2021 14:48 UTC
Brazil renews protection of little-seen Amazon tribe for six months
Brazil's indigenous affairs agency Funai renewed a protection order on Friday for the 242,500-hectare (599,230-acre) area in western Mato Grosso state. But the renewed protection will last just six months, unlike the three-year extensions granted for the territory since 2008. Indigenous rights advocates had pressed for a three-year extension as in previous renewals. In July, federal prosecutor Pael got a court injunction for the eviction of farmers from the Piripkura land, the most deforested territory of any isolated or recently contacted Amazon people. Indigenous advocates worry that means an eventual extinction of protected territories in limbo, including the Piripkura land.
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September 17, 2021 14:48 UTC
500kg croc captured at Bagan Ajam jetty
BUTTERWORTH: A 3.67m-long crocodile, weighing around 500kg, was captured at a fisherman's jetty at Jalan Bagan Ajam here. The Fire and Rescue Department, in a statement, said they received a distress call at 7.26pm on Friday (Sept 17). “When the Fire and Rescue team arrived at the scene, we found a crocodile measuring 3.67m long and weighing 500kg, caught in a fishing net in the coastal waters near the Bagan Ajam fishermen's jetty. “The crocodile was in a safe condition and was put into a truck to be handed over to the Wildlife Department for further action. Article type: metered User Type: anonymous web User Status: Campaign ID: 46 Cxense type: free User access status: 3Join our Telegram channel to get our Evening Alerts and breaking news highlights
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September 17, 2021 14:37 UTC
Soccer - Palace going to Anfield with no fear, says Vieira
(Reuters) - Crystal Palace hold no fear going to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday and will not take a defensive approach, manager Patrick Vieira said. "Going to Anfield is going to be really challenging but there is no fear, there is excitement of playing one of the best sides in Europe," Vieira told reporters on Friday. Liverpool are level on 10 points with leaders Manchester United at the top of the league table with Palace in 11th on five. Vieira praised Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher after his impressive display last weekend, but expressed caution regarding a potential England call-up, saying he needs to be more consistent in his performances. He has the abilities, yes, but I believe it's too early for a call for him," Vieira said.
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September 17, 2021 14:26 UTC
Olympics - 'Together for a Shared Future' unveiled as motto for Beijing 2022 Games
BEIJING (Reuters) - The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics unveiled its official motto, "Together for a Shared Future", during a ceremony at the city's Capital Museum on Friday. Chen Ning, director general of Beijing 2022's Culture and Ceremonies Department, said that the slogan was a commitment towards overcoming global challenges as a community with a shared future for mankind. "This motto embodies the Olympic spirit, the Chinese way of revealing the Olympic spirit. That's because 'together' embodies a type of unity, cohesion and way of overcoming difficulties," said Chen. The Games will be held from Feb. 4-20, with Beijing set to become the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics.
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September 17, 2021 14:11 UTC
Health DG: Four Covid-19 cases detected after screenings of those leaving for Langkawi
PUTRAJAYA: Four Covid-19 cases were discovered following screening exercises carried out at air and sea entry points to Langkawi. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the four were among 3,454 individuals who were screened before leaving for Langkawi. “Two positive cases were discovered at the Kuala Perlis jetty,” he said in his tweet on Friday (Sept 17). On Thursday (Sept 16), which was the first day of the Langkawi travel bubble initiative, five individuals tested positive for Covid-19 after undergoing screenings at air and sea entryway to Langkawi. On Sept 15, the government announced that travellers under the Langkawi travel bubble must take Covid-19 tests before departure.
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September 17, 2021 13:18 UTC