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Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund members running out of funds

Prime Minister Ibrahim had previously hinted that the government was looking for other alternatives to help those in need.

  • Published: February 17, 20239:11 am
  • Author The Star
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Who wants to be Karachi mayor anyway?

From the Local Government Act of 2001 to the recent amendment, it seems the transfer of power to the lower level is in reverse gear, the article states.

  • Published: February 17, 20238:28 am
  • Author Muhammed Toheed
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Will ChatGPT replace humans?

Some experts have hailed the generative AI technology as one of the greatest inventions since the internet and smart phones.

  • Published: February 16, 202311:54 am
  • Author China Daily
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Will Karachi’s pink bus finally break the glass ceiling or crash into it yet again?

This isn't Pakistan's first attempt at a women-only bus service. Will it be different this time?

  • Published: February 16, 202310:24 am
  • Author Hawwa Fazal
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Hanoi aims to lower number of families with more than three children

The city will reduce both the percentage of families with more than three children and the percentage of malnourished children under five years of age by 0.1 per cent.

  • Published: February 16, 202310:12 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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All have the right to healthcare regardless of attire: Malaysian health minister

Dr Zaliha was referring to a case where a woman claimed that she was scolded for “indecently dressed" while seeking treatment there.

  • Published: February 16, 202310:11 am
  • Author Junaid Ibrahim
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Debate on whether to pay grandparents for childcare misses the point

The fundamental issue is that Singapore has not found a solution that allows parents to balance career and family in a way that works for them.

  • Published: February 15, 20232:30 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Smart home appliance firms eyeing silver market

As China marches toward an increasingly graying population, elderly focused smart home appliances are an inevitable trend.

  • Published: February 15, 20232:23 pm
  • Author Zheng Yiran
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Covid-19 antibodies found in 30% of Tokyo, Osaka residents

Though Japan has a high vaccination rate, relatively few people have acquired immunity through infection.

  • Published: February 15, 202312:06 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Philippines mayor gives singles extra pay for Valentine’s Day

It is the third year that Mayor Matt Florido has handed out bonus payments to singletons in General Luna town hall in Quezon province.

  • Published: February 15, 202310:11 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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