Angie Tan

Angie Tan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: angietan@themalaysianinsight.com

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Tourism industry hit by 5,000 cancellations over virus fears

Tourism industry hit by 5,000 cancellations over virus fears

Associations urge govt to halt collection of tourism taxes, order banks to expedite travel operators’ loans.

Asian economies will be hit hard if outbreak exceeds 3 months

Asian economies will be hit hard if outbreak exceeds 3 months

For Malaysia, reduction in Chinese visitors due to suspension of visas will impact tourism, catering, retail sectors.

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Stop eating wildlife, warn traditional Chinese medicine men

No scientific basis to claims certain bushmeat or animals have medicinal value, they say.

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Chinese education groups split over teaching science, maths in English

Chinese education groups split over teaching science, maths in English

Dong Zong wants teaching in mother tongue, while Jia Zong points out longer term problems if English not used in primary schools.

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UEC panel waiting to submit report to Dr Mahathir

UEC panel waiting to submit report to Dr Mahathir

Political hot potato in limelight after DAP rep denies claims party will leave Pakatan Harapan over failure to recognise exam.

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Panic buying leads to shortage of masks, disinfectant

Panic buying leads to shortage of masks, disinfectant

Wuhan flu kills 132 in China, with Malaysia among many nations dealing with epidemic.

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Don’t buy flu vaccines online, warns Health Ministry

Don’t buy flu vaccines online, warns Health Ministry

Desperate parents turning up at clinics with vials but deputy minister cautions that products may be counterfeits or expired.

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Chinese foundation prints Jawi calendar… to ram home unity message

Chinese foundation prints Jawi calendar… to ram home unity message

Philantropic organisation offers different take on bitter controversy.

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Fewer Chinese New Year banquets as sluggish economy bites

Fewer Chinese New Year banquets as sluggish economy bites

Some employers opting for cheaper buffet meals instead of customary lavish full-course affairs.

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No English policy, vision schools, please

No English policy, vision schools, please

Chinese education group shares wish list as Dr Mahathir Mohamad assumes duties of acting education minister.

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Dong Zong wants to meet Dr Mahathir

Dong Zong wants to meet Dr Mahathir

Chinese education group wants to discuss a range of issues affecting vernacular schools.

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Chinese groups cautious over PM’s education minister role

Chinese groups cautious over PM’s education minister role

They hope Dr Mahathir Mohamad will resolve problems through discussions instead of bulldozing policies through.

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Malaysia steps up checks for mystery Wuhan virus

Those who feel unwell after travelling to China urged to seek treatment at government hospitals.

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Chinese educationists lash out at ‘bigoted’ Perlis mufti

Chinese educationists lash out at ‘bigoted’ Perlis mufti

Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin ignoring 200-year history of vernacular schools in country, says Malaysia Chinese Language Council.

Angie Tan5 years ago
Request ID of officers enforcing smoking ban, eateries told

Request ID of officers enforcing smoking ban, eateries told

Dr Lee Boon Chye says operators won’t get summonses as long as they display no-smoking signs, don’t encourage patrons to light up.

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