Month: July 2024

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(LEAD) (Olympics) Lee Joon-hwan wins bronze in men’s judo

Lee Joon-hwan claimed a bronze medal in the men’s -81-kilogram judo at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday for South Korea’s second medal in the sport here.

Lee, world No. 3, defeated the top-ranked Matthias Casse of Belgium in one of the two bronze medal…

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Paris Olympics: US Flag-bearer Gauff Out In Singles, Swiatek Advances

PARIS, The first big shock of the tennis Olympic tournament occurred in the third round of the women’s singles when a tearful Coco Gauff was beaten 7-6 (9-7), 6-2 by Wimbledon semi-finalist Donna Vekic.

Gauff, a US flag-bearer in the opening ceremon…

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King, Queen Express Gratitude To National Heroes

KUALA LUMPUR,, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today expressed his gratitude to the national security forces for their service and devotion in protecting the sovereignty of the country.

Her Majesty the Queen, Raja Zarith Sofiah, also ex…

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Lack Of Confidence, Focus Still Plaguing Perak FC

IPOH,, Loss of focus and a lack of self-confidence are the main reasons Perak FC failed to garner their first victory after three Super League games at home at Perak Stadium.

Perak FC manager Yusri Che Lah said this kind of ‘disease’ is difficult to…

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Ringgit Sustains Positive Momentum Versus US Dollar Ahead Of US Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR,, The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar, hitting the RM4.61 level for a fresh seven-month high, and economists anticipate a further strengthening as investors await the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) two-…

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Cops Rescue Three Foreign Maids Allegedly Unpaid For Six Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Police rescued three foreign domestic helpers who had allegedly not been paid for the past six months during a raid in Teluk Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat, yesterday.

Bukit Aman D3 principal assistant director SAC Soffian Santong said …

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85 Patients Evacuated From Gaza To UAE For Specialised Medical Care

PUTRAJAYA,, Featuring 15 patriotic songs at the Parade Ceremony for the 2024 Warriors’ Day Celebration, the combined band of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) successfully stirred a sense of patriotism among the se…

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Ministry Of Economy: No Discussions On Decentralising Power To Sabah And Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR,, There are currently no proposals or discussions regarding the decentralisation of power to state governments, particularly for Sabah and Sarawak, in the context of trade and economic diplomacy, said the Ministry of Economy.

In a writt…