GEORGE TOWN, Mar 30 – Four godowns near the Batu Maung Second Air Cargo Complex, near here were destroyed in a fire last night. Penang Fire and Rescue Department Director Saadon Moktar said the four godowns stored used items, light snacks, furniture and electrical goods. He said the department received a
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – A total of RM67 million in compounds were collected through the implementation of the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) from 2015 until Jan this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. The Transport Ministry said this in a written reply to M. Kulasegaran (DAP-Ipoh Barat) who wanted
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – The Election Commission (EC) will open more branches of the Election Academy at the zone or state levels to help the public understand better the functions of the EC and election-related matters. Its chairman Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said the academy would no longer just
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – The Ministry of Higher Education will produce a ‘Higher Education Guide Book 4.0’ to help local tertiary institutions tackle the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Its minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the guidebook which will be released soon will help these institutions create a
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is proposing that the monthly allowance for senior citizens be increased in accordance with the rising cost of living. PAC chairman Datuk Seri Hasan Arifin said it was also recommending that the relevant ministry, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – As many as 394 projects are being carried out to upgrade dilapidated schools throughout the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said 158 of these projects were in Peninsular Malaysia, 120 in Sabah and 116 projects in Sarawak. “These
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 28 – The allegation by some parties that the new fake news law is aimed at silencing debate regarding 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) is not true, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak. Salleh said there was nothing to stop anyone from debating or talking
FRANKFURT, March 27 – German carmaker BMW faces a class-action lawsuit filed in a New Jersey court on Tuesday for alleged emissions cheating on diesel vehicles including its X5 and 330d models. “BMW’s representations were misleading for failure to disclose its emissions manipulations,” the suit, which was filed in the
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 28 – Hundreds protested today against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s plan to push through a controversial proposal to redraw electoral boundaries just months ahead of the 14th general election. The opposition and critics say Najib is trying to bulldoze through parliament changes to electoral boundaries
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 28 – Facebook has announced local news boost internationally for people to connect to their communities about the issues that are closest to home. Earlier this year, Facebook announced a change in the US to prioritise local news, so people can see topics that have a direct impact
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 27 – The Dewan Rakyat today approved the Supplementary Supply Bill (2017) 2018 seeking an additional RM7.123 billion by a majority vote, after it was debated at the policy stage. Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the additional allocation was necessary in view of several unavoidable
KOTA BARU, Mar 27 – The “political baggage” which Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad carries after serving 22 years as prime minister renders him unsuitable to hold the post again, according to PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah. He claimed most of the current problems in the government were inherited
GEORGE TOWN, Mar 26 – A free public screening of video documentaries featuring 14 heritage trades in George Town will be held at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, 1 April 2018 from noon until 5.15pm. Organised by George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI), the event is held in conjunction with
TOKYO, Mar 26 – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced the provision of a 10 Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (10G-EPON) system in support of KDDI Corporation’s “au Hikari Home 10 giga,” an FTTH service for individual subscribers. “au Hikari Home 10 giga” is a new high-speed service that enables the
TOKYO, Mar 26 – Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has entered into an agreement to acquire 33.4% of shares in Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited (MOWEL), through its wholly owned UK-based subsidiary Diamond Generating Europe Limited (DGE), with EDP Renewables, a renewable energy company from Spain. DGE has become one of the
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 26 – Taiwanese songstress A-Lin is back to the scene in full swing! Following the release of her latest album, A-Lin embarked on her new World Tour, with Malaysia as one of its oversea stops! Organized by Star Planet, A-Lin “I’m A-Lin” World Tour in Malaysia 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 25 – Dreams came true for a teenager from Kampung Sungai Miak, Bentong when Roberto Carlos Smith got to meet his idol, the Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos, AirAsia’s global brand ambassador. Roberto was named after his dad’s favourite football player. AirAsia is about making dreams come true and was
SINGAPORE, Mar 25 – Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] has agreed to sell its Southeast Asian business to bigger regional rival Grab, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Sunday, in what would be the U.S. company’s second retreat from Asia. The deal, which could be announced
GUA MUSANG, Mar 25 – Gua Musang Umno division chief, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah will ensure that Barisan Nasional (BN) retains the Nenggiri state seat in the coming 14th general election (GE14). He said the focus would be on the seat in view of its incumbent assemblyman Datuk Mat Yusoff Abdul Ghani
GEORGE TOWN, Mar 25 – The Penang Gerakan has urged the DAP-led state government to invoke Section 27(8) of Town and Country Planning Act 1976 to ensure the land at Bukit Relau, also known as Bukit Botak, is fully restored to its original condition. The party’s youth acting chief, Jason Loo
