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Go easy on processed cheese, public warned High sodium content linked to hypertension, increased risk of heart disease and stroke, says academic. Report on — page 4

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Malaysian Paper www.thesun.my RM1.00 PER COPY

SCAN ME No. 8688 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195)

Society says policy would boost number of donors and save thousands of lives, but cultural sensitivities and religious beliefs pose challenges in implementation. Society says policy would boost number of donors and save thousands of lives but cultural Aye to opt-out organ donation

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Despite its poor condition, the park still attracts visitors because of its easy access. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

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Broken plaques and monuments, overgrown weeds, overflowing rubbish and structures defaced with graffiti greet visitors to once iconic site. Rundown Commonwealth Hill park a sorry sight

As bloc chair, Malaysia’s role critical in strengthening intra-regional trade, digital transformation and supply chain resilience: Federation chief MEF keen to help PM shape Asean policies

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