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Aussie state establishes specialist police team for domestic violence protection

SYDNEY: A new registry has been established by the police force of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) to drive targeted prevention, disruption and investigation responses to domestic and family violence in the state. The Domestic and Family Violence Registry is staffed by officers with expertise in domestic

Appointed company still assessing capsized ship

SEBUYAU: Efforts to refloat the MV Tung Sung cargo ship, which capsized and overturned in Pulau Burung waters, are still being assessed by the appointed company Hap Lee Shipping today. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak director First Admiral Zin Azman Md Yunus said the company is still in the

Enjoy a Muslim-friendly vacation on luxury cruise Genting Dream

KUALA LUMPUR: Travel agency Qaliff Travel Sdn Bhd is offering a five-star ‘Muslim-friendly’ holiday experience with a cruise on the luxury ship ‘Genting Dream’. Managing director of Qaliff Travel Sdn Bhd Megat Muhammad Farhan Al Haj said the Muslim-friendly  packages are guaranteed to provide comfort to Muslims to enjoy a

Alleged corruption at KLIA: MACC records statements from three individuals

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from three individuals, including one VIP, involved in an incident at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) recently. According to an MACC source, the anti-graft agency viewed seriously the corruption allegations in the incident, which also involved a Chinese national. “A

Australia sets up anti-scam centre after Aussies lost USs$2.06 bln last year

CANBERRA: The Australian government launched an anti-scam centre on Monday to prevent financial losses and support victims, reported Xinhua. Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones said the new National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) would bring together experts from government agencies, law enforcement and the financial sector to disrupt

Ringgit opens slightly higher against greenback

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continues its upward momentum to open marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday as the local note seemed to have been stabilised by the Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) intervention, said an analyst.  At 9 am, the local unit rose to 4.6615/6650 versus the greenback compared

Ways to make your wardrobe greener

FAST fashion still reigns supreme in the fashion world, but that does not mean consumers cannot make more informed choices to make their wardrobes greener. Here are three tips, tricks and habits to adopt in order to reduce the environmental impact of your clothes and consume more responsibly. Start with

Awang Mohd Faiz is Miri Vaganza karaoke champ

MIRI: Awang Mohd Faiz Ashraf has emerged as the winner in the Miri Vaganza karaoke contest on Saturday night. He bagged cash amounting to RM500, a trophy and certificate. First and second runners-up went to Norhayati Dewi Zaini and Putri Nurulfirman. Each received cash of RM400 and RM300 plus a

Potraz warns against unauthorised collection and sharing of personal images

HARARE (Zimbabwe): The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) issued a statement on Monday, highlighting the illegality of collecting and disseminating sensitive personal information, pictures, or videos of individuals without their consent.              Perpetrators of such acts risk facing imprisonment for a period of up to five years.