Ipoh, it’s time to ‘shine’, says mayor
IPOH: With the expected increase in the arrival of domestic and foreign tourists here in line with Visit Ipoh Year 2023, operators of food premises have been urged to maintain the highest level of cleanliness or face legal action. Read full story
Sri Ram, defender of the law and friend to all
KUALA LUMPUR: “Malaysia especially the legal profession has lost one of its finest members,” says former Chief Justice Tun Richard Malanjum and a very close friend of Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram as a throng of legal eagles and others bade farewell to the latter who died on Sunday. Read full story
Shelter and training for Sabah’s stateless kids
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s perennial issue on solutions for undocumented street children is likely to take a step forward in overcoming the decades-old problem. Read full story
Former banker cashes in on lucrative catfish farming
KUALA LUMPUR: After a two-year stint in Australia, which included working in a bank, Mazli Mashudi chose to pursue a career in catfish breeding after returning home in 2013. Read full story
M’sia, Russia set to ink MoU for bilateral trade
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the agriculture and fishery sectors this year to further strengthen existing bilateral relations and trade between both countries. Read full story
Sniffer dogs enlisted under APM for SAR
KAJANG: The collaboration between the Civil Defence Force (APM) and SAR Dogs to jointly conduct search and rescue (SAR) operations has been formalised. Read full story
Court decides on Feb 7 for Masjid Tanah polls issue
MELAKA:The High Court here has postponed deciding on a preliminary objection to the election petition filed by a Barisan Nasional candidate to annul the result of the Masjid Tanah parliamentary seat. Read full story
‘Go green during Thaipusam’
GEORGE TOWN: Organisations setting up thaneer panthals (refreshment stalls) offering free food and drinks, as well as devotees have been urged to refrain from using polystyrene containers and cups during Thaipusam. Read full story
Businessman denies submitting false claims
MELAKA: A businessman claimed trial in the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court here to nine counts of submitting false claims to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) under the Penjana Kerjaya 2.0 programme involving RM267,400. Read full story
905 suspects held over illegal gambling
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested 905 individuals nationwide for suspected involvement in illegal gambling activities. Read full story