NILAI, Oct 8 – The Education Ministry has assured all candidates in flood affected schools in Sabah will resit the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examinations Thursday. Education director-general Datuk Dr. Khair Mohamad Yusof said according to reports, three schools in Penampang, namely Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Terian, SK Buayan and SK Longkogongon were
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) makes a compelling argument for removing energy subsidies such as those on petrol and replacing them with targeted subsidies for the vulnerable in society. In its study titled, “Energy Subsidy Reform: Lessons and Implications” the IMF points out the top 20% of the
SETIU, Oct 8 – A 58-year-old retired technician was shocked to find that his RM70,000 savings in a bank was gone, after being transfered 69 times by an unidentified person yesterday. The victim, Johari Che Ismail from Taman Kancil Jaya, here, only realised this when he wanted to withdraw RM500 via
GEORGE TOWN, OCT 9 – A bank in Bayan Baru is believed to have become the latest target of hacking activities. Routine checks on closed circuit television camera (CCTV) footage showed a man, believed to be a foreigner (Middle Easterner or Latin American) attempting to hack an auto teller machine (ATM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – A starting salary of RM2,500 for graduates who have just entered the employment world will suffice as long as they manage their finances well and live within their means. Economist and financial management experts say this average starting salary can be considered reasonable given that the
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 7 – Navy combat boat CB204, which was found yesterday evening after it was reported missing for over 30 hours in the Mengalum waters of Sabah, is expected to arrive at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base, here, between 11am and 7pm tomorrow. Region Two navy commander, Rear Admiral
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – A total of 90,491 affordable housing units under the 1Malaysia People’s Housing (PR1MA) have been approved nationwide. The housing for those under the middle income bracket involves 70 project, of which 15 had been given the green light for construction to commence. Minister in Prime Minister’s
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad clarified that his recent criticisms about the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was not advice. He said it was up to the person criticised to accept it or not and also to make changes to better
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 – Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana), the operator of the Rapid Penang bus service, will speed up the installing of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in its buses to improve the security of its drivers and passengers. Prasarana Group director and Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd chief executive officer, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 – A loud explosion in front of Sun Complex, Jalan Bukit Bintang early this morning jolted occupants and guests. Initial report claimed there were at least 10 injured and scores of policemen and officers are seen in front of the complex. 14 people were reportedly injured, with
PEKAN, Oct 7 – The Pekan Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA) has applied for an allocation of RM200 million for the development of padi fields in the constituency under the 11th Malaysia Plan. Pahang Rural Development, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Committee chairman Datuk Shafik Fauzan Sharif said RM1.5 million was spent on
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 7 – Malaysia-China cooperation including in dealing with the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and major joint ventures, were among the subjects discussed by a high-ranking Chinese politician with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, here today. The visiting State Councillor Yang Jie Chi called on Najib, who
KUALA LUMPUR Oct 7- PAS lawmaker Khalid Samad has slammed Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) president Abdullah Zaik after the latter labelled him a lost person without a compass. Abdullah had labelled the Shah Alam Member of Parliament as such possibly due to his stance on Oktoberfest or on DAP’s purdah-wearing
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – The air quality in most areas nationwide was good this afternoon with no area recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) as of 1pm. According to a portal report of the Department of Environment (DOE), 28 areas recorded moderate API while 23 others recording good API. The highest API were
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – It is an international task to detect and bring to justice those responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17, says global security foundation, Ploughshares Fund president Joseph Cirincione. “This is clearly an international task…the Government of Malaysia has pledged to get to the bottom
GEORGETOWN, Oct 8 – The Phenomenon of lunar eclipse or otherwise known as a ‘blood moon’ was clearly illuminate the sky near the Penang Bridge, Georgetown at 7:30 pm recorded near Queensbay Mall Seaside today. This is the second time the phenomenon is occuring this year. The first time was on April
Facebook Messenger is all set up to allow friends to send each other money. All Facebook has to do is turn on the feature, according to screenshots and video taken using iOS app exploration developer tool Cycript by Stanford computer science student Andrew Aude. Messenger’s payment option lets users send money in a
GT Advanced Technologies, a sapphire supplier that entered a multiyear deal with Apple last November, has filed for bankruptcy. The troubled company said it had $85 million in cash as of September 29, and was now looking for debtor-in-possession financing to continue operations. Tom Gutierrez, president and CEO of GT Advanced Technologies, said the
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – The first batch of 61 Malaysians have left Sana’a, the capital of Yemen for Malaysia in three separate flights Monday, said the Foreign Ministry in a statement. The statement said that the first two groups of 41 Malaysian evacuees are expected to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 – Shah Alam member of parliament Khalid Samad denied allegations by Selangor Umno Liaison chairman Datuk Seri Noh Omar that billboards for alcohol-related events like “Oktoberfest” were put up in several locations in Shah Alam. “I did my background check and the Shah Alam City Council
