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News Wrap-up: Of trade, rabies and Musa Aman

Aug 24, 2018

US-China Trade War could prove beneficial

The Prime Minister believes Malaysia stands to benefit from the ongoing trade war between China and the US, if we're smart about it.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said, while there could a negative impact on Malaysia, there are certain advantages to be had as both countries would need to do business elsewhere. 

Seperately, Tun M told MalaysiaKini, he's considering taking down the solid wall built around the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park.

He said there's no need for a wall that hides the park from Malaysians.

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Musa Aman arrested, but still in hospital

Former Sabah Chief Minister, Tan Seri Musa Aman has been arrested in KL, but he remains at the Subang Jaya hospital after a police remand application was rejected. 

Musa is wanted for several cases, including the criminal intimidation of the head of state.

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MOE warns schools to consider auspicious occasions when setting exam dates

Schools should take into consideration festivals when setting exam dates. 

This comes after it was revealed that a school in Kedah had set year-end exams a day after Deepavali celebrations, on November 7th. 

The exam dates have been changed.

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Dogs arent's the only way to get rabies!

You can get rabies even if you're not bitten by a rabid dog. 

The Sarawak Veterinary Association told us the rabies virus can enter the human body through any open wounds. 

The advisory comes after a man died in Sarawak, after he beat a rabid dog for biting his wife, but didn't disinfect his open wound after.