The Borneo Post - 2017-06-24

• Common stand on tourism tax
• More discussion­s on Tourism Act needed — Masidi
• IGP denies wanted terrorist Dr Mahmud killed in Marawi
• Crocs braced for rigorous July schedule
• Pulau Salak folk finally enjoy treated water supply
• Dr Ting to cooperate with police on woman’s report
• Police mull manslaught­er charges over London blaze
• Ron Howard enters ‘Star Wars’ Han Solo movie
• Geely signs final contract with DRB-Hicom
• Internet centre in Niah holds Digital Advocacy Programme
• Dissatisfi­ed air passengers should lodge complaints
• ‘Ops Khas Motosikal’ sees 257 summonses issued statewide
• Six-year-old girl reportedly raped by 14-year-old cousin
• State Fama targets RM1.3 million from Ramadan bazaar sales
• Hope Place hands over six wheelchair­s to the disabled and elderly
• Rep lauds pipeline project for improving people’s life
• Vigil for Bill held simultaneo­usly on Wednesday
• Unicef M’sia supports court for sex crimes against children
• Hoteliers want 2-star hotels exempted from Tourism Tax
• Athletes going strong in Ramadan
• ESSCom lists 18 foreigners wanted for transborde­r crimes in ESSZone
• Malaysian Maritime Enforcemen­t Agency Labuan beefs up sea patrol
• Brisk business at newly upgraded Taman Selera Harmoni
• Entri says unfair to blame him for road woes, defends track record
• Sarawak to set up Tourist Court soon, says Abd Karim
• Sarawak Cheshire Home holds annual Open Day
• Eight KDC staff commended for exemplary service
• Jamit urges rural youths to be involved in voluntary services
• MCC to add more street lights at Bulatan Park
• Considerin­g sports as a career
• Eco Challenge II gives rare opportunit­y to see megaliths
• Oil lamps for Hari Raya support 3R concept
• All say aye to a direct Sibu-Kota Kinabalu flight by jetliner
• Sibu YMCA to send 20 peace lanterns for Hiroshima Peace Lantern Ceremony
• Public asked to follow traffic rules and signs at Miri Hospital
• United Nations warns of new synthetic drugs in Southeast Asia
• Fewer cases of dengue so far
• 105 Fajar Internatio­nal College students break fast at Miri PLKN
• Sarikei MP to defy local council’s rejection of his greeting banner
• Sarawakian­s are biggest losers in Tourism Tax episode, laments Chong
• Rep: More practical to improve existing facilities at KMC Flats
• Give bonus to Chinese middle school teachers, state government urged
• Father’s Day an excuse to paint on dad’s face
• ‘Arrive at airport earlier to avoid Aidilfitri congestion’
• Celebrate Hari Raya with launch of ‘Naim Terrasse’
• Final leg of Rimula Global Promotion at KTS Trading in Maju Road
• Prime living at Rivervale Condominiu­m
• Malaysia and New Zealand lead the way in education partnershi­ps
• 17 candidates pass various dance tests, acknowledg­ed at award presentati­on
• Recession puts a damper on Hari Raya spending this year
• Smart Reader® hands out ‘bubur lambuk’ in Kuching, KK
• Top designers to show their work at BFW17
• Consortium Zenith denies using Works Minister’s name to justify high fees
• Road users advised to shift to public transport especially during festive season
• Najib calls for peace, unity among Muslims
• Zahid cautions against allegation­s of foreign media
• Sultan wants mosque to be unique tourist attraction
• Hari Raya not ticket to ‘eat as you like’
• 13 dead, 20 injured in Pakistan explosion
• Pakistan says Indian man admits spying, but India dismisses farce
• Dog poop for dessert: Turd-shaped treats a hit in Thailand
• Australia’s credibilit­y on the line in Italy test
• Dettori’s advice bears fruit for Doyle in Gold Cup
• ‘World Cup final’ as All Blacks meet Lions
• All Blacks v Lions — five talking points
• Sanchez makes history as Chile draw with Germany
• Milligan penalty rescues draw for Australia
• Hermitage cat fur-casts winners in Confederat­ions Cup
• Salah off to Anfield
• Innovative Kiwis have defenders USA on the run
• Garcia two off lead in Germany
• Spieth storms into early lead at Travelers
• FA terminates bookies sponsorshi­p deal
• Sixers make Fultz top pick
• Lakers great Magic Johnson picks successor in Ball
• Querrey ends Thompson’s Queen’s fairytale
• Bottas keen for long-term Mercedes deal
• Force India pair settle team orders tiff
• Coleman sizzles in 100m heats as Gatlin keeps pace
• Yamaha’s Vinales, Rossi ready for new Ducati assault
• Triple X regain slim Trios League lead
• Pregnant ‘Wonder Woman’ Montano takes more baby steps
• Portugal, Mexico, Russia tussle for semi-final berths
• Paraguayan fans build stadium for beloved club
• India sends 31 satellites into space, some for foreign customers
• ‘Trump Village’ unveiled in India ahead of Modi’s US visit
• North Korea conducts rocket engine test — US official
• N. Korea accuses US of ‘smear campaign’ over student’s death
• EU leaders cool on Britain’s Brexit citizens plan
• Top Khmer Rouge leader denies genocide in UN-backed trial
• Trump denies obstructin­g probe, has no tapes of talks with Comey
• Suicide bomber kills nine in western Iraq
• Angry mob beats police officer to death in Indian Kashmir
• Two Bali escaped inmates captured in East Timor, says authoritie­s
• PNG goes to polls looking to write new chapter
• Disgraced S. Korean leader’s friend Choi gets three years in jail
• ‘It’s a girl!’: Tokyo zoo announces baby panda’s sex
• Beijing shopkeeper­s hold street protest over ‘unreasonab­le’ evictions
• China court slashes jail term for debt-collector killer
• US defence contractor accused of spying for China
• China’s Xi visit to Hong Kong confirmed
• Yemen cholera cases could pass 300,000 by September — UN
• Iranians chant ‘Death to Israel’, burn Islamic State’s flag at rallies
• Damascus won’t let ‘enemies’ benefit from de-escalation zones — Minister
• 472 civilians dead in month of US-led coalition strikes on Syria
• Russian warships and sub fire cruise missiles at Syria — Moscow
• US judge in Michigan blocks deportatio­n of 100 Iraqis
• Venezuelan soldier shoots protester dead in airbase attack, minister says
• Republican­s unveil revamped health care plan, but lack votes to pass it
• US halts Brazil beef imports after failed safety tests
• French terror cell members sentenced over Jewish grocery attack
• Macron government takes tough line on Calais migrants
• United Nations stresses for support for Haiti cholera fight
• German court rejects compensati­on claim over faulty breast implants
• HISTORY AT A GLANCE
• Harry Potter still casts spell for fans 20 years on
• If Daniel Day-Lewis is really done acting, is it any surprise he did it on his own terms?
• Ann Hui snubbed as bigger issues arise
• ‘Tubelight’ child actor shuts down journalist for being somewhat racist
• Australian Film Academy to introduce special Asian award
• Singer Charice announces new transgende­r name
• Clooney’s quest for the ‘perfect’ tequila just produced a multimilli­on dollar sale
• Russell Crowe to lead new Asian film jury in Australia
• Cosby plans sex assault talks, accusers’ lawyer cries foul
• Edgerton to direct Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman in gay-themed ‘Boy Erased’
• ‘El Chapo’ to sue Netflix over series — Lawyer
• Fleet expansion bodes well for AirAsia, demand to rise
• DRB Hicom-Geely partnershi­p will drive Proton to success
• SC introduces clearing as a new regulated activity
• Small, mid-cap stocks poised to continue growth trajectory
• Analysts optimistic for OldTown White Coffee positive stance
• China still an attractive location for foreign investors
• Tune Protect leveraging on AirAsia’s technology and network
• Analysts mildly positive on Sasbadi’s one-for-two bonus issue
• Analysts positive on MISC’s long-term DP Shuttle contract
• Maybank rolls out first batch of Alipay-enabled terminals
• Affin Hwang AM declares income distributi­ons of RM106.65 mln for 20 funds
• Late buying interest lifts Bursa Malaysia
• Lower premium expected for travel insurance
• Trump man goes down-market in hotel push
• Trouble brews for OPEC as expensive deep-sea oil turns cheap
• GE’s CEO to step down after 16 years
• Battling sales ban of Yahoo-owned headset
• Amazon’s grocery push catching up with e-commerce giants
• Nokia rebrands Withings health devices
• Lost your portable controller? Nintendo Switch has you covered
• Qatar Airways seeks up to 10 pct stake in American Airlines
• Big Oil turns to big data to save big money on drilling
• EU leaders seek unity on post-Trump trade dangers
• Sears Canada to close stores, cut jobs in restructur­ing
• Chile’s new low-cost airline JetSmart plans to sell US$1.50 tickets
• Solar shares shine after Trump talks up ‘solar wall’
• Traders test OPEC: ‘Whatever it takes’ to defend oil price
• Etihad to open lounges to economy class passengers for a fee
• Airbag giant Takata soars after volatile week for troubled firm
• Working with the donkeys at dawn: A rubbish job in the Algiers Kasbah
• From luxury hotels to slums, Haiti used soap to good use
• Religious leaders get involved in protecting vulnerable rainforest­s
• Cyprus struggles to tackle ‘industrial’ songbird poaching that kills millions of birds
• Modern life intrudes on Ethiopia’s ancient salt trade

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