Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), continues its commitment through the Malaysia at Heart (MyHeart) initiative, providing a ... ( read original story ...)
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Nippon Steel negotiator fails to meet U.S. steel union leaders
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Tokyo Disney Resort rides stop after power outage, no one injured
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Tokyo Nightscapes: Empty Shinjuku department store site elicits sense of loss, anticipation
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Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.27%
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Tokyo medalists Carlo Paalam, Aidan Walsh qualify for 2024 Olympics at final qualifier
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