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Society
Malaysia: Mutual acceptance recipe for interracial unity
By Erda Khursyiah Basir BERNAMA Kuala Lumpur: The concept of mutual acceptance is the key ingredient of the recipe for interracial unity in Malaysia. After 62 years of independence, it is high time that the people of Malaysia realised and accepted the fact that this country has a multiracial…
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Society
Kyrgyzstan looks into ways to address fake news, online disinformation
Bishkek: Ways to protect citizens from the negative influence of fake news are being discussed at a dedicated forum in Kyrgyzstan. “Society, falling under the influence of fake news, is changing significantly in the perception of information and there is a trend of growing number of Kyrgyz people who…
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South Asia
Thunderstorm lashes Pakistan’s Sindh province
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Correspondent Islamabad: Another heavy spell of monsoon rains accompanied by thunder and dust storm lashed many areas of Sindh province of Pakistan. The rains are expected to continue until Friday. In Karachi, the provincial capital, a young man died of electrocution while three minor brothers drowned…
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Society
YouTube kidnapping prank backfires; two people arrested
Muscat: Police in Oman have arrested two men after what turned out to be a prank kidnapping video incited outrage from thousands of people in the Gulf country. In the video two masked men approached a vehicle with four children talking on the back seats. Upon seeing the two men…
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Society
In Leyte, Philippines, bikes used to boost school attendance
Tacloban City: Needy students from three high schools in the Philippines have been offered bikes to motivate them to cover the distance from their remote homes to classes. The 115 bikes were donated in Leyte, the archipelago’s seventh largest island, under a project that aims to address school dropout,…
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Society
Kyrgyzstan uses funds from fight against corruption to expand schools, build kindergartens
Bishkek: Some of the funds raised from the fight against corruption are being used to expand schools, accommodate more students and build kindergartens in several areas in Kyrgyzstan. “Due to internal migration, schools in Bishkek, Chui and Osh Oblasts are overloaded. That’s why we decided to direct the funds of…
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Society
Abu Dhabi exhibition to bring international hunting, equestrian communities together
Abu Dhabi: The largest and most significant event in the world of hunting, equestrian and preservation of culture and heritage will be launched in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. The 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX…
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Society
Kuala Lumpur world’s second friendliest city as Asian cities rate highly overall
By Nasir Yousoff Contributor to AsiaN Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysia’s capital led 11 other Asian cities in the list of The World’s 50 Friendliest Cities 2019. Kuala Lumpur came second in a global survey of 1.5 million people conducted by International travel portal Big 7 Travel. “The word ‘friendly’ might…
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Society
More and more Koreans rely on evolving ready-made meal options
Seoul: In his bustling city life, Jo Nam-kyu finds that preparing home-cooked meals can be a real struggle, leaving his kitchen nearly idle during weekdays. He and his wife have been working to find alternatives, and nowadays, they visit a discount store every two weeks to shop for ready-made meals,…
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Society
Definition of Malaysian Batik needs to be refined to enhance its status
Kuala Lumpur: The definition of Malaysian batik as outlined in the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation Act 1979 has to be refined further to accord more significance to this traditional textile art and elevate the status of the batik industry. Its current definition, according to Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia (Penyayang)…
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