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Our economy grew 4.4% in the 3rd quarter of this year 

Nov 15, 2019

Our economy grew 4.4 percent in the 3rd quarter of this year, 

This is compared to 4.9 percent GDP growth in the 2nd quarter.

Bank Negara says the slight decline was due to slower growth in key sectors such as services, manufacturing and agriculture, as well as a decline in mining and construction activities.

The central bank adds, it still expects GDP growth of between 4.3 and 4.8 percent for the full year, and the pace should sustain going into 2020.

PRK Tanjung Piai: TNB assures no blackout

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Tomorrow is the Tanjung Piai by-election in Johor and TNB has assured that there will be no power outages at polling centres.

It has allocated 22 sets of mobile and portable generators at polling sites to ensure there are no blackouts. 

Meanwhile, the Johor MB has advised candidates standing for the by-election and their supports to avoid provocations which can cause conflict between the parties.

More than 52 thousand registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots tomorrow.

Sunbear in Sarawak rescued!

Police have rescued a sunbear that was locked up inside a cage, at a longhouse near Betong, Sarawak. 

The animal is now under the care of the state Forestry Corporation.