Penang Jade Emperor birthday bash wows crowd from all over
GEORGE TOWN: The elaborate ways in which the Jade Emperor’s birthday is celebrated in Penang has wowed visitors from all over, even those from China. Read full story
Bad weather affecting traditional bahulu maker
MERSING: A traditional bahulu maker in Jalan Haji Ariffin, Endau, has expressed concern that the bad weather in the district will make it difficult for him to obtain coconut husks to continue his business activities. Read full story
FWAs are increasingly asked for during interviews
PETALING JAYA: Even before looking at the job scope during interviews these days, potential employees are asking, “Do you allow flexible working arrangements (FWAs)?” Read full story
Zahid wants to mend ties
KOTA KINABALU: The door is open for talks to mend strained relations between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Umno, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Fun-filled activities while waiting out floods
MERSING: Flood victims taking temporary shelter at SK Bandar Mersing here are occupying their free time with various psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic activities. Read full story
Surprised over cancellation of committee on temples
THE Indian community was caught by surprise over reports that a committee on Hindu temples under the Human Resources Ministry would be disbanded, Malaysia Nanban reported. Read full story
Nad Zainal ties the knot with Ungku Ismail
ACTRESS Nad Zainal has tied the knot with fellow actor Ungku Ismail Aziz on Jan 23, Utusan Malaysia reported. This was revealed via an Instagram post by Irie and Jimie Whang – the designers of the couple’s outfit for their big day. Read full story
Wang Leehom makes an emotional comeback
SINGER Wang Leehom was seen struggling to hold back tears while thanking fans for their support and even got down on his knees during his recent concert in the United States, Sin Chew Daily reported. Read full story
Give up finance minister post, tell Nurul Izzah to step down, Muhyiddin urges Anwar
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should relinquish the finance portfolio and advise his daughter Nurul Izzah Anwar to step down from her role as senior adviser, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Read full story
PM rejects reinstating GST, seeks to reduce national debt
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Bloomberg Television today that his government would try to lower Malaysia’s huge debt and reduce the budget gap. He rejected the reinstatement of the goods and services tax (GST) for the present, or any other move that could cause more hardship for the poor.