Tag: Asia
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How vocational training fits into Malaysia’s high-skilled ambitions — and the challenges ahead
Vocational and technical training is gaining ground in Malaysia among students and their parents. But companies need to play a bigger role – and salaries need a bump, say experts and those who have chosen that path.
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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai, three suspects held: police
MUMBAI: Indian actor Tiger Shroff was shot at in Mumbai on Sunday (Oct 18), police said, adding that three suspects have been detained.Shooters opened fire at the 36-year-old actor as he was leaving a private event in the city’s upscale Juhu area on Sunday evening, according to Police official Mohit Garg.
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Philippines summons China’s envoy over remarks conveying ‘threat’
China’s ambassador to the Philippines said last week that Beijing would “easily win” a conflict between the countries, leading to calls for his expulsion.
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Indonesia considers expanding dry ice trials to tackle haze after ‘fairly effective’ South Sumatra test
“If this technology is considered effective, does not cost too much and can be applied across Indonesia, then why not?” new Indonesia disaster agency head Kristomei Sianturi said.
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Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India
The heavily loaded truck reportedly lost control in the early hours of Sunday (Oct 18) and hit devotees gathered at a temple in Gwalior, in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.
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Malaysia’s Selangor investigating 7 petrol stations after contaminated RON95 complaints
Motorists reported problems including abnormal engine noises, jerking, loss of power and engines failing to start. Some vehicles were also reported to have suffered burnt engine valves.
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Johor schools, educational institutions to remain closed for 5 more days
The state government had earlier ordered all schools to close for two days from Oct 8, before extending the closure to educational institutions for another five days from Oct 12.
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Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations
The deal, between Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) eliminates or reduces customs duties, including on imports of industrial, fish and agricultural products.
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Malaysia’s BN to announce candidates for Melaka polls on Oct 28: State chairman
Ab Rauf Yusoh, who is also Melaka’s caretaker chief minister, said the candidates would carry the responsibility of continuing the coalition’s mandate and securing victory at the polls.
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Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes
The West Kalimantan conservation agency and Indonesian non-profit YIARI said a team evacuated 51 orangutans from locations in the province from Aug 6 to Oct 19.
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