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Pfizer starts large trial for anti-Covid pill

The pill, one of several oral antivirals in development, is aimed a fighting the virus during its early stages

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UN redoubles green energy push to save climate, boost access

Governments of the world and the private sector have pledged US$400 billion on efforts to reduce the damage of climate change

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Make a difference in the lives of kidney patients

Public support crucial in helping underprivileged kidney failure patients access dialysis treatment, says National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia

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Social media campaign highlights colourful Afghan clothing to protest Taliban dress code

An Afghan academic in the US is taking to social media to highlight traditional Afghan dresses

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South Asia eyes tourism revival with eased restrictions

A near travel shutdown has been in place in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka for more than a year

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SPB: in moments and memories – Nantha Kumar

A year after his demise, SP Balasubrahmanyam reminds us that he transcended mere songs to appropriate the more intimate parts of those who have had the privileg...

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Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow launches Salvation Army’s fundraising campaign

The Salvation Army Penang Children’s Home has long been a cornerstone of the community

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More than 3,000 shark fins confiscated in Colombia

The shark fins were seized before they were shipped to Hong Kong, where they remain popular despite regulations

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Chinese game makers vow to cut effeminacy, limit underage players

The move is part of the government's mvoe to regulate the tech sector, as well as entertainment culture in general

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EU to impose universal phone charger, in blow to Apple

The European Union is imposing the USB-C as a cable standard, as means of reducing electronic waste; Apple is strongly opposed

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Sarawak wetland a vital habitat for Asia’s endangered migratory birds

For a number of reasons, Bako-Buntal Bay and certain parts of Sejingkat have gained importance as breeding ground for migrating shorebirds

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How countries like Ghana, Indonesia or Vietnam are fighting plastic pollution

Indonesia, Ghana, Vietnam and Nigeria have implemented ambitious goals in the fight to reduce plastic in the environment

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Mum-of-3 runs Thai-style chicken rice stall in Sarawak 

For this week's #PetraKasih initiative, we feature Nor Suhaili Abdullah's Nasi Ayam Thai Percik business in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak