Tourism Ministry to revoke licence of errant travel agencies
THE Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) will take firm action by revoking the licence of travel agencies if they are found to be flouting rules, its minister Tiong King Sing said today. He said the ministry has conducted an investigation into claims of travel agencies buying up flight tickets in bulk.
Nato chief hails Japan’s plan to expand defence spending
NATO’S chief today applauded Japan’s plan to double its defence spending, saying that the pledge reflected the country’s resolve for greater security involvement in a volatile world. Speaking in Tokyo, Jens Stoltenberg said Japan’s renewed focus on security made the nation “even more” of a partner “for peace”.
Flood situation in Johor improves with more evacuees returning home
JOHOR BARU: Flood situation in Johor is improving with the number of flood victims seeking shelter at temporary relief centres in the state reducing. Read full story
Kampung Liak residents worry as wild elephant smashes house wall
GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli community in Pos Brooke here is feeling anxious as wild elephants roaming near the settlement are becoming more brazen and starting to approach residents’ homes. Read full story
Remand for eight cops extended another week in murder probe
KOTA KINABALU: Eight policemen including a high-ranking Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) officer have been remanded another week in connection with the murder of a man in Tawau. Read full story
Kapit to be further developed with infrastructure facilities, says Abang Johari
SIBU: The Sarawak government is expanding the riverine town of Kapit with the development of infrastructure facilities. Read full story
Get cracking on fixing country’s corruption index, C4 tells Anwar
MALAYSIA needs to improve its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) as the latest report by Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) yesterday had exposed the country’s weak administrative framework, an anti-graft body said. The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4), in a statement, urged the government to introduce several reforms in order to fix the CPI score.
Dissolution of Kedah assembly after June 18, says MB
KEDAH Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has hinted that the state assembly will be dissolved after June 18 to pave the way for the state elections. He said this was based on several factors, including the fasting month, Aidilfitri celebration, the haj season and the Aidiladha celebration, prior to that.
Malaysians safe amid Peru protests
THE Malaysian embassy in Peru said it is closely monitoring the latest development in the South American nation, adding that no Malaysians were affected in the current protests taking place in certain parts of the country, including in the capital city of Lima. The embassy said it has its contingency plan in place in view of the current situation.
We must combat water shortages, plastic pollution in Sabah
THERE is an urgent need for water in many parts of the world, and this need has far-reaching effects. The increased use of bottled water is one way that a water shortage contributes to plastic pollution.