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#AskAlan mailbag: Have you ever witnessed a rules violation that went unreported?2020-02-27
Golf: In this installment of the #AskAlan mailbag, GOLF senior writer Alan Shipnuck answers questions about Patrick Reed’s controversial week, Peter Kostis’ unfiltered interview, a Bryson DeChambeau-Reed friendship and more. I believe that cheating is...
Mahathir to form unity govt, sorry for quitting in haste2020-02-27
Arab News: Author: Thu, 2020-02-27 02:35 KUALA LUMPUR: In an unprecedented address broadcast live to the public on Wednesday, Malaysia’s interim Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad confirmed that he would try to form a nonpartisan administration. “I think right or wrong,...
Five dead, three missing after Jakarta floods2020-02-26
Arab News: JAKARTA: Five people were killed, three more are missing and thousands are unable to return to their waterlogged homes after floods submerged parts of Indonesia’s capital, officials said Wednesday. The muddy deluge...
The race to lead Malaysia comes down to two long-time rivals2020-02-26
Indian Express: In Malaysian politics, two figures have long played a crucial role: Mahathir Mohamad, who has ruled the country for almost a quarter century, and Anwar Ibrahim, who has perpetually waited to succeed him. Now the two are facing off head to head as both seek to...
Brunei weightlifters shine in Singapore’s Asia Pacific deadlift2020-02-26
The Star: BRUNEI (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Brunei...
FY2019 Results - Financial Statements and Dividend Announcement2020-02-26
Public Technologies: FIRST RESOURCES LIMITED Unaudited Financial Statements for the FourthQuarter ("4Q") and Full Year Ended 31 December 2019 PART I - INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS OF QUARTERLY (Q1, Q2 & Q3), HALF-YEAR AND FULL YEAR RESULTS 1(a) An income...
Thousands caught in floods in Indonesia’s sinking capital2020-02-26
Asahi News: JAKARTA--Floods that have crippled much of Indonesia’s capital worsened Tuesday, inundating thousands of homes and buildings, including the presidential palace, and paralyzing transport networks, officials and witnesses said. Overnight rains caused more rivers...
AP Explains: Malaysia political upheaval as leader resigns2020-02-26
Wtop: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s ruling alliance collapsed this week after 94-year-old Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad resigned and dozens of lawmakers defected in an audacious attempt to form a new government. The political earthquake occurred...
Floodwaters inundate presidential palace, thousands of buildings in Jakarta2020-02-26
Dawn: JAKARTA: Floods that have crippled much of Indonesia’s capital worsened on Tuesday, inundating thousands of homes and buildings, including the presidential palace, and paralysing transport networks, officials and witnesses said. Overnight rains caused more...
Deforestation in the tropics causes declines in freshwater fish species2020-02-25
PhysOrg: NUS ecologists have found that Nematabramis...
Azmin's bloc insists Tun M should be PM for full term2020-02-25
Malaysian National News Agency: KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 - Gombak MP Datuk SeriMohamed Azmin Ali and 10 other PKR MPs who quit PKR have reiterated their support for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to stay on as prime minister for the full term of the 14th...
Race to form Malaysia gov't heats up, with eyes on Mahathir2020-02-25
Rapid City Journal: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — After months of resisting pressure to hand over the premiership to his named successor, Malaysian Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad finally quit this week. But in a confounding twist, the 94-year-old leader emerged more powerful...
Ahli Parlimen PKR kena bayar RM10 juta jika keluar parti2020-02-25
Malaysia Today: Sejumlah sembilan Ahli Parlimen PKR yang bertindak keluar parti hari ini akan dikehendaki membayar RM10 juta kerana melanggar perjanjian parti. (MalaysiaGazette) – Menurut surat akujanji parti itu, terdapat klausa bahawa sesiapa yang menjadi calon bagi...
Thousands Caught in Floods in Indonesia's Sinking Capital2020-02-25
Voa News: Floods that have crippled much of Indonesia's capital worsened Tuesday, inundating thousands of homes and buildings, including the presidential palace, and paralyzing transport networks, officials and witnesses said. Overnight rains caused more rivers to burst...