KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 – There is no need for water rationing at this point in time, however, the government will continue to monitor reservoir levels in each state, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. He said the ministry had yet to receive applications for
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 – There will not be an extended holiday for schoolgoers. Education Deputy Director-General (Education Operations Sector) Datuk Ahmad Tajudin Jab said the schooling session will resume as normal next week as the current high temperatures the country is facing were deemed not high enough for the closure of
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – The Dewan Rakyat was told Wednesday that the Penang state government failed to follow specifications set by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) in building affordable homes (RMM). Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan said the CIDB had set a minimum
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today congratulated the people of Myanmar for the successful completion of a landmark democratic process recently. He said he will look forward to working closely with Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw to further strengthen our bilateral relations and together with our
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – Participants for the March 27 rally may be shouting out loud but they do not represent the voice of the majority, said UMNO Vice-President Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. He said the rally against the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would be
PUTRAJAYA, March 16 – Consumers do not have to worry about the level of sulphur dioxide in disposable bamboo chopsticks following reports of high toxicity content in the tool made in China, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the Health Ministry found the content of sulphur
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – The Joint Agency Coordination Centre (JACC) today said debris found on French Governed Reunion Island is unlikely to be from the missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH370 aircraft. The agency said in a statement that officials from Malaysia were continuing discussion with French authorities about the
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – PAS today announced the establishment of a new bloc with Parti Ikatan Bangsa Malaysia (Ikatan) as their preparations for the 14th general election. However, the pact has yet to be named. PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said a joint secretariat would be set up between
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – The almost unbearably hot and dry weather brought by El Nino is expected to abate by April. Malaysian Meteorological Department director-general Datuk Che Gayah Ismail said the succeeding inter-monsoon season would restore humidity and lower the temperature. El Nino which swept over the country in December
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – The negative accusations being hurled in the foreign media will not impact the sentiment of foreign investors or the inflow of investments into the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. He said in reality, what is important are the facts surrounding the country’s achievements,
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – World Junior 2011 Champion, Zulfadli Zulkiffli and Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin is through to the second round of the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold at St Jakobshalle, Basel. Zulfadli easily smashed down Algeria’s Adel Hamek in straight sets of 21-11 and 21-9, early Wednesday (Malaysian time), according
GEORGE TOWN, March 16 – The Penang largest fashion extravaganza will be held again at Penang Gurney Paragon Mall this April. This is the Penang second instalment of the Penang Fashion Week, endorsed by the state government of Penang will be featuring 15 Asia’s Most Talented Designers. Penang Fashion Week for this year
UNITED STATES, March 16 – Donald Trump won the Republican of the presidential primaries in Florida, North Carolina and also Illinois on this Tuesday, scoring with the biggest prize of the race so far and driving Florida Sen. Marco Rubio out of the race. But Ohio Gov. John Kasich prevailed over
GEORGE TOWN, March 16 – Twelve Penang Municipal Council (MBPP) councillors yesterday demanded a public apology from fellow councillor Dr Michael Lim Mah Hui and withdraw his allegation that MBPP towed only one car in a month. Councillor Harvinder Singh said the statement by Dr Michael Lim was completely untrue as in
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 – Police have busted the largest drug distribution and smuggling syndicate in the country so far this year with the seizure of 1.2 tonnes of ganja worth RM4.2 million at two locations, in Selangor and Kedah. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Mokhtar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 – A meeting is to be held tomorrow at the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to discuss what measures to take in view of the current hot and dry weather caused by the El Nino phenomenon. Minister Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said today the meeting,
GEORGE TOWN, March 15 – The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) today urged the Health Ministry and Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry to ban the use of antibiotics in animal feed. It president S. M Mohamed Idris also urged fast food chains to stop feeding Malaysians with meats sourced from antibiotic
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 – The reallocation of spectrum in the 900 MHz and 1,800 MHz bands is to improve the quality and speed of wireless and mobile communication services in rural areas and the interior, the Dewan Rakyat was told Tuesday. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 – A total of 12,402 convicts were paroled since the parole system was introduced in July 2008, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said the number of convicts on parole as of Feb 22 was 664. “Based on the rehabilitation efforts
SEPANG, March 15 – Datuk Lee Chong Wei, who exited early from the All-England Championship, says he is unperturbed by the consistent performance by arch nemesis Lin Dan. The national badminton icon said the excellent display by the Chinese player does not interfere with his preparations for the Rio de Janeiro
