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Influenza situation here nothing to do with China's coronavirus outbreak

Jan 17, 2020

The Health Ministry has once agian assured that the influenza situation here has nothing to do with the coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China. 

It also says there've been no cases of the coronavirus reported here to date, adding that its already stepped up screening at the country's entry points as a precaution.

This, as the number of influenza cases nationwide continued to increase. 

Penang, Perak, Selangor and Johor all reported new cases, with most of those infected being school kids.

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Malaysians respond to govt's PLUS Highway move

There've been mixed reactions to the Prime Minister's announcement, that the PLUS Highway will not be sold, with toll rates to also be reduced by 18 percent.

Some are happy with the move, saying the reduction will help ease the cost of living.

However, FOMCA told The Star that while the reduction in toll rates will benefit vehicle owners, the government's focus should be on improving public transportation.

The Malaysian Public Transport Users Association feels the same way, saying we need more policies to encourage people to shift from private to public transport.

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Cops arrest smartphone app rapist

Police in Kajang have arrested a suspect, who allegedly raped at least two women whom he befriended using a smartphone app.

According to initial reports, the suspect would lure his victims with job offers, and attack them when they go to meet him. 

The cops believe there may also be other victims, and are urging them to come forward to the authorities to assist with the investigation.