K9 unit needed to serve the north
A CANINE unit (K9) is much needed for emergencies in the northern part of the country, said the Fire and Rescue Department’s K9 unit chief Donny Chap said, adding there exists only one such team in Kuala Lumpur for search and rescue operations in the peninsula. He said that when an incident occurs up north, it takes his […]
Group calls for more road safety campaigns during peak seasons
THE government must hold more road safety campaigns using various communication mediums to educate road users during festive seasons, Malaysian Road and Transportation Safety Association said. Its president, Nik Mohd Salim Nik Mohd Salleh, said education and effective law enforcement are key to reducing road crashes and deaths.
Malaysia must step up to resolve Rohingya crisis, say activists
PUTRAJAYA must break its silence over the growing Rohingya problem and help to stop them from fleeing Myanmar, activists said. They said the Anwar Ibrahim government has done little to address the humanitarian crisis since taking office in November.
Global stocks end volatile week on positive note
STOCK markets rebounded yesterday after a rocky week dominated by uncertainty over whether the global economy will suffer recession this year as central bankers continue to address inflation. Major indices in New York, which have been under pressure most of this week, enjoyed a buoyant session, led by tech shares following strong Netflix subscription figures.
Beware the false negatives
PETALING JAYA: Never mind if the test kit says you don’t have Covid-19. If you have symptoms, just stay home and avoid contact with others this Chinese New Year. Read full story
An error that puts a whole family at risk
PETALING JAYA: Anne, 26, had fever, cough and a sore throat. She quickly grabbed a Covid-19 self-test kit and was relieved when it came out negative. Read full story
Daily Covid-19 cases remain below 500
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases have remained below 500 since China reopened its borders earlier this month, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Read full story
Exotic rabbits melt hearts in a big way
KLANG: To commemorate the Year of the Rabbit, a pet store here has imported two varieties of show rabbits which have mostly been snapped up by hobbyists and breeders. Read full story
Container stowaway boy not a trafficking victim
PETALING JAYA: A boy playing in the docks of Chittagong climbed into a container, fell asleep and got locked in. The container was then hoisted onto a ship which sailed for five days from Bangladesh to Klang. Read full story
Free KTMB rides for disabled, pupils in uniform
KUALA LUMPUR: Pupils in school uniforms and the disabled community will get to enjoy free rides on Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) trains effective Feb 15. Read full story