GEORGE TOWN, March 28 – The government recently announced the intention to ban smoking in hotels by end of 2016 and subsequently extend it to other public places. Hoteliers from the Malaysian Association of Hotels, however, wondered if the Tobacco Control and Smoking Bill will provide designated smoking zones. Until the implementation
ALOR SETAR, March 28 – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, today opened Aman Central, the biggest shopping mall in Kedah, here. His Majesty delivered a brief address and signed a plaque. Tuanku Abdul Halim was greeted on arrival by Belleview Group managing director Datuk Sonny Ho, owner of
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 – The Dewan Rakyat was informed by the Home Ministry (KDN) that 89,771 firearm licences were issued by the ministry until Dec 31, 2015. The ministry in a written reply to the Dewan Rakyat said 12,917 licences were for pistol, Revolver (1,789), Rifle (2,243), Shotgun (63,145) Pump
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 – Malaysia has still the option of withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) if the government finds that it has more disadvantages than benefits. Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan said Malaysia could do so, despite having signed the TPPA, by giving a
LARUT, March 28 – PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang yesterday reminded PAS members to stay away from the group behind the “Mahathir Declaration” saying leadership change in the country must be done in a positive manner to avoid chaos. “Change must be done democratically and there should be no
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 – Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) plan to deploy its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or ‘smart meter’ to 8.5 million customers in the country is progressing well, with its first phase to be rolled out for consumers in Melaka next year. About 300,000 houses in the state
GEORGE TOWN, March 28 – Penang DAP leaders should act like gentlemen and answer all questions concerning issues in the state and stop blaming others. Penang Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman said issues such as the purchase of a bungalow by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has
PERMATANG PAUH, March 28 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has been told not to divert the issue on the purchase of his bungalow at Jalan Pinhorn and should overcome it by cooperating with the investigating authorities. UMNO Youth chief, Khairy Jamaluddin said a leader should not be pointing fingers
SETIU, March 27 – Only 15,000 students opt for science, technology and innovation (STI) courses at public universities, according to Malaysian Science Academy acting chief executive officer Hazami Habib. He said this was resulting in a drying up of expertise in the field. “There were about 30,000 places are offered but
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 – National mixed doubles pair Goh Liu Ying/Chan Peng Soon claimed their first title of the year by emerging champions in the 2016 New Zealand Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton tournament, today. The 2010 Asian Championship gold medal winning pair edged Zheng Siwei/Li Yinhui of China
GEORGE TOWN, March 27 – The total number of dengue fever cases nationwide was reported falling by 113 cases for the 12th week (March 20-26) compared to the 11th week this year, following the hot and dry weather due to the El Nino phenomenon. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi
PASIR PUTEH, March 27 – The Fire and Rescue Department received 11,837 fire-related calls from Jan 1 till yesterday, as compared to 11,296 calls during the corresponding period last year. Its director-general Datuk Wan Mohd Nor Ibrahim said calls on bush fires numbered the highest at 8,363 followed by forest fires
KUALA NERANG, March 27 – Barisan Nasional (BN) and UMNO must take stern action against their two leaders, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, who attended the People’s Congress 2016 Sunday with leaders of the opposition. UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the action
SHAH ALAM, March 27 – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad attended the 2016 Rakyat Congress at the Shah Alam Convention Centre here at about 1.55pm today. The arrival of the veteran politician and wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali were greeted by the strong 2,000-odd participants who unanimously
HULU SELANGOR, March 27 – Bullying cases in schools across the country dropped to about 3,000 cases last year compared to 4,000 recorded in 2014 said Deputy Education Minister Datuk P. Kamalanathan. He said the decline was the result of prevention efforts undertaken by many schools, parents and the Ministry of
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 – Fifty-seven motorcycles were seized and 224 summonses issued under ‘Ops Sepadu’ carried out in and around Bangsar and other parts of the capital, here last night. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Police chief ACP Mohd Nadzri Hussain said the nearly five-hour integrated operation which ended at about 2am
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 – Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar wants the Police Cyber Investigation Response Centre (PCIRC) to investigate Selangor DAP chairman Tony Pua over his posting on his Twitter account yesterday, on the court’s decision on teenager Aminulrasyid Amzah’s case. “The Petaling Jaya Utara
KEMAMAN, March 27 – Petroliam Nasional Berhad today dismissed as untrue an allegation circulating on social media that it will release gas and toxic substances due to plant shutdown. Petronas East Coast Region communications and media relations manager Zamri Mohamad said the company called for a stop to the spreading of
GEORGE TOWN, March 27 – Seri Delima Assemblyman R.S.N. Rayer, who is also a DAP member, has lodge a police report this morning against the rally that held at the compound of “Taman Manggis” in Jalan Burma on 25 March 2016 which organized by MCA, Gerakan and myPPP. He said there are certain parties in the rally
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 – A star rating system will be introduced for ‘Rukun Tetangga’ (neighbourhood watch) (RT) to enhance its image and identity, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Joseph Kurup. He said the system was part of the transformation process by the National Unity and Integration Department
