MANILA, Dec 14 – More than 700,000 people in the central Philippines fled to safer areas for fear of giant waves, floods or landslides as Typhoon Melor slammed into the archipelago nation Monday, officials said. Melor brushed the northern tip of Samar, a farming island of 1.5 million people, early Monday with
ALOR SETAR, Dec 14 – The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) will use the services of Rela (People’s Volunteer Corps) members to help boose enforcement against indiscrimate price hikes. Its deputy minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah said the proposal to enlist Rela members to also help lodge reports
PADANG BESAR, Dec 14 – The Perlis branch of the Malaysian Historical Society (PSM) has proposed that the local authorities in the country make it compulsory for signboards to be written in Jawi as well as Roman scripts. Its chairman, Datuk Yazid Mat said this was important in keeping the Jawi script
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 – The FA of Malaysia (FAM) is full of praise for the exemplary behaviour shown by Selangor and Kedah fans at last night’s Malaysia Cup final. FAM secretary-general Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said credit is due to them while they were also highly disciplined and displayed true sporting
JOHOR BAHARU, Dec 14 – Johor UMNO is hoping that all the good that came out from the just-concluded UMNO General Assembly will be appreciated, especially the call for unity among party members and the leadership. Its chief Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Johor UMNO had always placed high importance on
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 14 – A murder case was happen at Medan Renong, Padang Kota Saturday night. Northeast district police chief ACP Mior Faridalatrash Wahid said at about 9.00pm, the suspect was chased the victim, (Bangladesh, 45) and smashes victim’s head by using a machete. He said the victim had been send to Penang General Hospital and treated for the wounds which
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 14 – The launching of the Penang Hot Air Balloon Mini Fiesta was held at Occupy Beech Street on Sunday morning with the present of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. Also present were AKA Balloon Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Izzati Khairuddin, Penang Global Tourism general manager, Ooi Chok Yan, MBPP director
PARIS, Dec 14 – President Barack Obama praised a landmark climate change agreement approved Saturday in Paris, saying it could be “a turning point for the world.” He said the Paris agreement establishes the enduring framework the world needs to solve the climate crisis. Obama said it creates the mechanism, the
KLANG, Dec 13 – The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has reminded the state government not to abuse power and get involved in corruption. The ruler said rampant corruption would cause dissatisfaction among the people, and the economy would decline leading to poverty and political instability. He said this will
CYBERJAYA, Dec 13 – Young generation must be exposed to skills in robot programming from a young age to instill interest, awareness and increase the number of future national robotic experts, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said awareness among Malaysians in robot programming related skills was high compared
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – UMNO vice- president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Saturday visited and spent about half an hour visiting media personnel covering the Umno General Assembly 2015, at the media centre, the Putra World Trade Centre, here. Some of the Media personnel who were listening to the
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – The information on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) must be given in an inclusive manner to all of the strata of society before the agreement is implemented, an UMNO representative from Johor had proposed on it. Tanjong Piai UMNO division vice-head Suhaimi Salleh said the move would
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – The issue on the cost of living must be resolved before it becomes a political problem and manipulated by certain quarters for political gain. Ipoh Barat Wanita UMNO division head, Sharifah Norhashimah Syed Kamaruddin said the issue was now seen to pose a heavier burden on
BAYAN LEPAS, Dec 13 – About 1,000 fishermen from 14 shallow sea fisherman had hold a peaceful protest at Pantai Sungai Batu here over the state’s proposed land reclamation involving thousands of hectares. The protest was held on Sunday morning which the fishermen was held up placards and banner at the protest, which read;
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – Visitors and party supporters who converged on Saturday at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here in conjunction with the UMNO General Assembly 2015 are also having the opportunity to try their hands in the traditional games. Wanita UMNO chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – Concerned with the action of some quarters in insulting and belittling Islam, several UMNO delegates yesterday called for aggressive and firm action by the government to address the problem. Penang UMNO representative Datuk Ahmad Darus said the government should take stern action against those who insulted
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – MCA President Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai claims the opposition were willing to sideline national security in pursuit of personal or political gains. Liow said this when referring to PKR Vice President Nurul Izzah Anwar’s meeting with Sulu Princess Jacel Kiram, the daughter of the self-proclaimed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – The Federal Agricultural Development Authority (FAMA) has been urged to assist residents in non-farming villages in Kelantan to improve their economy. In this regard, UMNO Rantau Panjang division chief Datuk Abdullah Mat Yassim said FAMA should set up a factory. “Rather than allowing fruits such as
SHAH ALAM, Dec 13 – The Selangor government has declared Monday (Dec 14) as a public holiday in the state following Selangor’s Malaysia Cup win. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said it is a sign of gratitude for the Selangor football squad coached by Mehmet Durakovic. The public holiday
PARIS, Dec 13 – To rousing cheers and tears of relief, envoys from 195 nations approved Saturday an accord to stop global warming, offering hope that humanity can avert catastrophic climate change and usher in an energy revolution. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius ended nearly a fortnight of gruelling UN negotiations
