BUSINESS 24/07/2023 08:27 PM KUCHING, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA) has terminated the service of contractors who failed to carry out infrastructure development projects that were awarded to them in areas covering Kapit, Kanowit, Song, Belaga and Bukit Mabong. Its chairman, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said URDA would re-open the tender for these projects to new contractors before the end of the year. Speaking to reporters after chairing the URDA Management Board meeting here today, he said the contractors concerned were depriving the people of facilities such as roads and water supply.

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Jrgen Hopf / EyeEm / Getty Images (MIAMI) -- A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against the maker of eye drops that were recalled after they were found to be contaminated and allegedly left her legally blind. Clara Oliva, 68, of Miami, is seeking damages from Global Pharma Healthcare, which manufactures EzriCare Artificial Tears, as well as the medical center that prescribed her the eye drops and her insurer. Oliva is one of at least 68 Americans who have used eye drops later found to be contaminated with a drug-resistant form of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an aggressive bacterium, and developed infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG reduced its stake in The Home Depot, Inc. ( NYSE:HD – Free Report ) by 15.7% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 108,285 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after selling 20,195 shares during the period. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG's holdings in Home Depot were worth $31,957,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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The Sixers managed to coast past the Brooklyn Nets for a 20-point victory in Game 1 despite the Nets putting together one of the great shotmaking performances in playoff history. How's that for a start to the postseason? Here are a few of the highlights from the game and the postgame fracas behind the scenes. • James Harden's health was Philadelphia's biggest question mark heading into the playoffs, with the veteran guard sputtering down the stretch while dealing with Achilles issues. It would have been tough to dispel those concerns any quicker.

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Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont attends an exhibition in BrusselsCatalan leader Carles Puigdemont holds a pamphletas as he hosts an exhibition on 'Catalonia's contributions to the European Social and Political Progress' at the EU Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 05 September 2023. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

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MAY.6.2023 First part of the B Block Breakdown Best of the Super Jr. 30 is nearly upon us. An intense schedule this year sees 12 events spread over 16 days, with most nights seeing both blocks in action for massive ten match cards. This year, the top two points scorers from each block will advance to semifinals in Yoyogi before the grand finals on May 28 in Ota, so competition is sure to be at its fiercest until the bitter end. Here's what to expect from the first half of B Block. El Desperado 7th entry, 4th consecutive A finalist in 2020 and 2022 against bitter rival Hiromu Takahashi, El Desperado will be looking to make third time the charm should he make the last two in Ota May 28.

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Sheila OliverFILE - New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver speaks during a news conference announcing pollution lawsuits filed by the state, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in Newark, N.J. Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly, died Tuesday. She was 71. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) FILE PHOTO

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The commitments were far-reaching and ambitious. Among them: End extreme poverty and hunger. Ensure every child on Earth gets a quality secondary education. Achieve gender equality. Make significant inroads in tackling climate change. Create 'universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.' And achieve all of this by 2030. Halfway to that goal, progress is lagging badly — and in some cases going backward. At a two-day summit that begins Monday, U.

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Bank of Montreal Can lifted its position in Abbott Laboratories ( NYSE:ABT – Get Rating ) by 2.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,424,620 shares of the healthcare product maker's stock after buying an additional 97,387 shares during the quarter. Bank of Montreal Can owned about 0.20% of Abbott Laboratories worth $407,564,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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OriginTrail ( TRAC ) traded up 0.7% against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 16:00 PM ET on May 23rd. During the last week, OriginTrail has traded down 0.4% against the U.S. dollar. OriginTrail has a total market cap of $103.57 million and $931,527.43 worth of OriginTrail was traded on exchanges in the last day. One OriginTrail token can now be purchased for $0.26 or 0.00000968 BTC on major exchanges. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 0.

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People watch a TV report on North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) toward the East Sea at Seoul Station on July 12, 2023. (Yonhap)North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward the waters off its eastern coast on Wednesday, apparently in protest against the arrival of the US Navy's nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine in South Korea and the inaugural meeting of the new Nuclear Consultative Group between the allies the previous day.The two short-range ballistic missiles were launched from the area of Sunan District in the capital city of Pyongyang between 03:30 and 03:46 a.

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Letters HOW many costs blow-outs can our nation afford?  In various areas we are exceeding estimated expenditure. In areas like aged care and disability I believe it can be justified, but in others, such as water management, it is heading towards a massive and unnecessary waste of taxpayer dollars.

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15:18 UTC+8, 2023-05-14        The count of China's online ride-hailing companies reached 309 by the end of April, two more than the number registered in the previous month.   15:18 UTC+8, 2023-05-14        The count of China's online ride-hailing companies reached 309 by the end of April, two more than the number registered in the previous month, data from the Ministry of Transport shows. By the end of last month, the authorized ride-hailing vehicle certificates and driver licenses in the country hit 2.

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MANILA, Philippines — Northern Samar 1st District Rep. Paul Daza has again urged the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to reconsider its high passing standards for licensure examinations to ensure inclusivity among several industries that need skilled workers. Daza in a statement on Tuesday cited the case of the Supreme Court's recent Bar exams which took a more liberal approach, placing reforms like the digitalization of the examination and the establishment of regional testing sites, which is believed to have helped more students pass the exams.

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UNRWA opens Gaza summer fun weeks for Palestinian refugee childrenPalestinian children with face paint and costumes take part in activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Gaza Summer Fun Weeks at the UNRWA school in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, 09 July 2023. According to the UNRWA, Gaza Summer Fun Weeks began on 09 July in Jabalia Refugee Camp in the north of the Gaza Strip and is expected to reach over 130,000 children from across the Gaza Strip, including children with disabilities, in events running untill 03 August.

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Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF ( NASDAQ:BNDX – Get Rating ) by 39.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 90,360 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 25,418 shares during the quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC's holdings in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF were worth $4,286,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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Baillie Gifford & Co. lifted its position in Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU – Free Report) by 1.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 131,358 shares of the software maker's stock after buying an additional 1,465 shares during […] The post Baillie Gifford & Co. Boosts Position in Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) first appeared on Daily Political .

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Investment Management Associates Inc. ADV increased its position in shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated ( NASDAQ:QCOM – Get Rating ) by 5.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 53,715 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after acquiring an additional 2,896 shares during the quarter. QUALCOMM makes up approximately 2.5% of Investment Management Associates Inc. ADV's holdings, making the stock its 18th biggest holding.

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Citizens National Bank Trust Department trimmed its position in shares of Adobe Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADBE – Get Rating ) by 2.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,742 shares of the software company's stock after selling 180 shares during the period. Citizens National Bank Trust Department's holdings in Adobe were worth $2,269,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Enero Group Limited ( ASX:EGG – Get Free Report ) declared a final dividend on Thursday, September 14th, MarketIndexAU reports. Investors of record on Monday, October 2nd will be given a dividend of 0.045 per share on Monday, October 2nd. This represents a yield of 2.84%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 18th. Enero Group Price Performance The company has a quick ratio of 1.76, a current ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.45. ( Get Free Report ) Enero Group Limited engages in the provision of integrated marketing and communication services in Australia, Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and rest of Europe.

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