Remand on eight men in river pollution probe extended
The remand of eight men, including two directors of a machinery repair company, in connection with the pollution of Sungai Selangor last week, has been further extended for six days from Wednesday (Oct 28).
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October 28, 2020
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Selangor MB ready to take action against accusers over alleged quarantine violation
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari told the press on Wednesday that he will be cooperating with the authorities over accusations that he had violated his home quarantine order.
He said that he would also be looking into legal action taken against the accusers.
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Authorities detect and thwart four river pollution incidents, Selangor MB suspects sabotage
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari told the press on Wednesday that the state government has increased the number of patrol officers at rivers. He also said authorities have also detected and foiled four pollution incidents recently.
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October 28, 2020
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'Very Nice!' Kazakhstan uses Borat to woo tourists
Kazakhstan has found itself the centre of the joke once again with the release of another movie featuring fictional journalist Borat.
However, this time the ex-Soviet state is embracing the joke and has adopted Borat's catch phrase to try to attract tourists.
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October 27, 2020
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Thai zombie sells clothes to die for
Thai online retailer Kanittha has captured a market of thousands by dressing up as a zombie to sell the clothes of dead people in sales streamed live on social media.
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October 27, 2020
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Sex cult leader sentenced to 120 years in prison
Keith Raniere, the founder of a cult-like group where women were kept on starvation diets, branded with his initials, and ordered to have sex with him, was sentenced to 120 years in prison on Tuesday.
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October 27, 2020
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Health DG to frontliners: Protect yourself from virus whether on duty or off
Frontliners have been reminded to adhere to the health and safety regulations, as well as SOPs even when they are off duty.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that on Tuesday when asked to comment on reports that 10,000 police officers nationwide have been placed in quarantine for Covid-19.
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October 27, 2020
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Covid-19: About 30% of clusters linked to the workplace, says Health DG
Out of the 230 Covid-19 clusters that have been reported since the start of the pandemic, about 30% are linked to the workplace, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The Health director-general said that on Tuesday (Oct 27), adding that 62 clusters were found to be linked to the workplace, of which 37 clusters were still active.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry also identified two more Covid-19 clusters, one each in Sabah and Labuan.
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October 27, 2020
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Hold off elections for now, Health DG urges
Elections in the country should be put on hold for the time being as the Covid-19 situation is still at a severe stage, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The Health director-general said that on Tuesday (Oct 27), adding that the country should learn from what happened during the Sabah election, which became the starting point of the current pandemic wave in the state and the rest of the country.
Dr Noor Hisham said while the ministry can make recommendations, it is still up to the government and the Election Commission (EC) to decide whether to hold elections.
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October 27, 2020
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Covid-19: NGOs wanting to help in Sabah should coordinate with Health Ministry, says DG
Volunteers from NGOs wanting to help with the Covid-19 situation in Sabah should coordinate with the Health Ministry.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that on Tuesday (Oct 27), adding that NGO volunteers need to be trained first to avoid duplication and to protect them.
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October 27, 2020
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Covid-19: 835 new cases, death toll now at 238 with two new fatalities
Malaysia recorded 835 new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday (Oct 27), with Sabah showing a reduction in its daily total with 517 cases.
The country also reported two new Covid-19 fatalities, bringing the death toll to 238.
Malaysia also discharged 674 patients, which means the total number of recoveries is 18,499.
Active cases in the country have gone up to 9,903.
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October 27, 2020
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MACC fugitive Alvin Goh rented two rooms in resort to avoid detection, say sources
Fugitive Goh Leong Yeong, also known as Alvin Goh, rented two rooms at a resort in Pahang to avoid detection, say sources.
The main suspect in a money laundering case had initially rented a room on the 24th floor of the resort before taking up a second room on the 10th floor on Monday (Oct 26).
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October 27, 2020
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“Weekend spouses” allowed to travel to meet in areas under conditional MCO, need police permission
"Weekend" husbands and wives are allowed to travel to meet up with their spouses who live in areas under the conditional movement control order (MCO), says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The Defence Minister said that on Tuesday, adding that police permission is still needed before making the trip and they need to furnish proof that despite being married and having families, they are living apart and can only meet on certain days due to work commitments.
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October 27, 2020
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Police launch internal investigation over stolen patrol vehicle
Police have launched an internal investigation into the incident where a Honda Civic 1.8S patrol vehicle (MPV) was stolen from the Seberang Perai Utara district police headquarters (IPD) in Penang, last Saturday.
Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) director Datuk Zamri Yahya said JIPS would conduct a thorough investigation involving all aspects including possible negligence by personnel on duty.
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October 27, 2020
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Ismail Sabri: Govt will announce SOPs for Deepavali celebration by end of this week
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Tuesday that the SOPs for Deepavali, which falls on Nov 13, will be announced by the government by the end of the week.
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October 27, 2020
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Three charged with receiving bribes in connection with Mindef contract
Three men, including a retired high-ranking army officer from the Defence Ministry (Mindef), have been charged at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with corruption totalling more than half a million ringgit in connection with a maintenance contract.
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October 27, 2020
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Ismail Sabri: NSC to study proposed stricter SOPs for coming Batu Sapi by-election
The National Security Council (NSC) will study proposed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be in place for the Batu Sapi by-election, with strict measures to be in place due to raging Covid-19 cases in Sabah, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said the government, as well as the Election Commission (EC) have no authority to postpone the election as the Federal Constitution stipulates that the seat must be filled within 60 days after it is left vacant.
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October 27, 2020
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Two areas in Kuala Langat and Hulu Langat put under enhanced MCO
The enhanced movement control order (MCO) will be enforced in two areas in Selangor — Kuala Langat and Hulu Langat — starting Wednesday (Oct 28).
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that on Tuesday, adding that the affected areas were Sungai Emas Flat on Jalan Emas 31 and 32 in Kuala Langat and Plaza Hentian Kajang in Hulu Langat.
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October 27, 2020
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Covid-19: Kg Haji Baki in Kuching placed under enhanced MCO from Wednesday
An area in Kuching, Sarawak, will be placed under an enhanced movement control order (MCO) starting Wednesday (Oct 28), following an increase in the number of Covid-19 positive cases there.
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that on Tuesday, adding that the order would involve residents of Kampung Haji Baki after screening done on 846 individuals came back with 27 testing positive.
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October 27, 2020
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Enhanced MCO at Penang Remand Prison, officers' quarters extended 14 days, says Ismail Sabri
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on Tuesday that the enhanced movement control order (MCO) enforced on the Penang Remand Prison and officers' quarters have been extended for another 14 days as Covid-19 positive cases are still being detected there.
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October 27, 2020
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Queen Mother Cafe on Queen West officially turns 42 years old, during a pandemic. “The business is probably 25 per cent of what we’re normally doing, but because of the financial support we can sustain that,” proprietor Andre Rosenbaum says, referring to a combination of outdoor patio service, takeout and the landlord applying for government rent subsidies. “We’re in a position to just stay afloat and hope there’s a vaccine. We’ve been with our landlord and his family for 42 years now, and he understands that if we survive, it’s good for him and the neighbourhood. Queen Street has a lot of empty storefronts and that can’t be good for the landlords.” Full story on thestar.com 📷: Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
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“Sex work is work!” That’s the message that dancer @blackdahliayes wants to tell the media and the government. While bars, casinos continue to be open, sex work continues to be mocked, she says. “Why is my work different than yours if it feeds my family and I?” Read the full op-ed by heading to thestar.com
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From our #InTheirOwnVoices series, medical experts remind us about the medical colonisation of Indigenous people and children on #OrangeShirtDay. “Our Canadian healthcare systems, often revered for its universality and accessibility, play a sinister and prominent role in this genocide,” they write. Swipe to read more or head to our IG stories to read in full.
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After more than 30 years, Furama, a Hong Kong style bakery in Toronto’s Chinatown is officially closing today. “We hope our buns, desserts and drinks have brought you some joy over the years. We’ve watched Chinatown going through many changes and are thankful to all our loyal customers,” a sign at the shop reads. Hit the link in bio to read more. 📷: Evy Kwong / @evystadium
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When you think of a fashion icon, do you think of the grandmas and grandpas in North America’s Chinatowns? A new book, @chinatownpretty, documents the #ootd and #streetwear of Chinatown’s seniors. “Chinatown fashion combines urban utilitarianism with smart, unexpected combinations of print,” author and photographer Valerie Luu and Andria Lo write. Click the link in bio to read more. 📸: @chinatownpretty
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Nick Nurse has a new multi-year contract extension from the Toronto Raptors, the team announced today. The 53-year-old coached the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship and was the 2020 NBA coach of the year.
“Our confidence in Nick just continues to grow, and part of that comes from what we’ve experienced together. The past two seasons have been unlike any other in our team’s history,” @raptors wrote in a statement. 📷: Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
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After this Toronto teen's mom died of COVID-19, his favourite group @thewiggles reached out to let him know they were in his corner. Meet Leymo Mohammed who is turning 18 on Sunday. In the official tally of COVID-19’s toll, Leymo does not exist. He is not among the patients, hospitalizations and deaths that we count every day, but COVID has stolen away the life he knew. To read his full story click the link in our bio. 📹: Kelsey Wilson / @klwils / Toronto Star
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@stevenash, the iconic Canadian and basketball Hall of Famer, is taking on a brand new task: head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The team made the surprise announcement early Thursday morning that it had hired the Victoria-raised Nash on a four-year contract.“ In Steve we see a leader, communicator and mentor who will garner the respect of our players,” #Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a news release. Click the link in our bio to read more from Doug Smith. 📷: AP
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“We lost our own superhero.” To these kids, Chadwick Boseman was a hero that finally looked like them. Learning about their passing was difficult. We spoke to parents and families about how Boseman brought representation to the Black community on the big screen. Click our IG story or “Boseman legacy” highlights to read more.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honour of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.” 📷: AP
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Breaking: Toronto police officers won’t face charges in connection to the death of Regis Korchinski-Pacquet back in May. Updates to come. Click the link in our bio to read more.
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Moving to Canada during COVID-19? That’s what this Iraqi family did — from Jordan to Morden, Manitoba — as a part of a program to resettle skilled refugees to fill Canada’s labour gap. In their first week, they send us a video diary of their 14-day quarantine which has been met with a lot of virtual welcomes from the city’s Muslim community. Also, trying Little Caesars pizza for the first time! Head to our highlight “From 🇯🇴 to 🇨🇦” for more.
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