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Empowering PBTs among key priorities of Local Government Development Ministry - Nga
Empowering local governments and developing the potential of PBTs are among the seven key priorities of new Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Tue Dec 06 2022
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COVID is rising in the Americas, virus 'not going away anytime soon' - PAHO
Dr. Carissa noted that many countries and local governments are giving up measures to protect against the virus and have reopened borders.
Thu May 19 2022
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Be dominant, keep control of three state govts - PAS Muslimat chief
PAS Dewan Muslimat chief Senator Nuridah Mohd Salleh said the responsibility, however, should be borne by all party members, and not just the leadership.
Sat Sep 12 2020
![Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599016857_CLIMATE.jpg)
Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies
The degree to which policies are changed in response to natural disasters, depends on number of fatalities and the extent of media coverage.
Wed Sep 02 2020
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KPKT to introduce job placement rotation system for PBT officers - Zuraida
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is in the process of introducing a job placement rotation system among local governments (PBT) officers.
Sat Aug 15 2020
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COVID-19: Cases in Japan exceed 10,000
Japan's Health Ministry and local governments said Saturday that the number of COVID-19 infections nationwide had risen to 10,098 cases as of Saturday afternoon
Sat Apr 18 2020
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Government to pay extra attention on strengthening PBT - DPM
13 working papers were discussed at the 71st Meeting of the National Council for Local Governments which he chaired here today.
Mon Jul 10 2017
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Japan develops new radar to rapidly detect torrential rains
The Japanese government has developed a weather notification system that will allow local governments to detect signs of isolated torrential rain using a small radar and alert residents.
Wed Sep 28 2016