Applications open for 3 subsectors to hire foreign workers
THE Human Resources Ministry has opened quota applications for the hiring of foreign workers in the laundry, scrap metal/item, and bird’s nest sub-sectors starting January 25. In a statement today, the ministry said applications can be submitted through the Foreign Worker Centralised Management System platform under the FWe Approval module to obtain the Peninsular Malaysia […]
Kremlin endorses report on US involvement in Nord Stream sabotage
THE Kremlin today endorsed a blog post by United States investigative journalist Seymour Hersh that alleged the US is behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, saying it should be taken seriously. The self-published article claimed the US navy helped Norway plant explosives on the pipelines running under the Baltic Sea between Russia […]
Man loses 3 family members in Genting crash
A MAN not only lost his wife in the blink of an eye but also his sister and sister-in-law in a van crash at KM4.8 Jalan Genting Highlands in Pahang yesterday. Wong You Hook, 62, said his wife, Ang Meng Hoong, also 62, his sister, Wong Ah Mooi @ Wong Seh Mooi, 83, and his […]
Singapore replaces Russia as host of swimming world championships
SINGAPORE will host swimming’s world championships in 2025, the sport’s governing body said today, replacing the Russian city of Kazan. Singapore will be the first Southeast Asian nation to host the World Aquatics Championships, which also features diving, open water swimming, synchronised swimming and water polo.
Application is open to hire foreign workers in three subsectors, says Human Resources Ministry
PUTRAJAYA: The application for quota to hire foreign workers in the laundry, scrap metal or scrap items and bird’s nests subsectors is now open, says the Human Resources Ministry. Read full story
TnG card production to be ramped up to 3.5 million in 2023
PUTRAJAYA: In a bid to curb the shortage of Touch ‘n Go (TnG) cards, over 3.5 million cards will be made available this year. Read full story
Public transport agency still waiting for Prasarana report on LRT disruption
THE Land Public Transport Agency (LPTA) is still waiting for a report from Prasarana Malaysia Bhd about the Ampang line LRT service disruption due to a kinked track near the Bandaraya LRT station last month. In a statement today, the LPTA said it is working with relevant government agencies to identify the actual cause of […]
Earthquake in Indonesia’s Papua kills 4
AT least four people were killed today when an earthquake struck the capital of Indonesia’s breakaway eastern region of Papua and crumpled a waterfront restaurant, officials said. The 5.1-magnitude quake hit around 1.28pm on land just southwest of Jayapura city at a depth of 22km, the US Geological Survey said.
'Innocent' pleads guilty to drug possession
PUTRAJAYA: A Nigerian man escaped the gallows after the Court of Appeal here set aside his conviction on two counts of trafficking 1.26kg of cocaine and cannabis. Read full story
Umno leaders not being overlooked in unity govt, says Ahmad Maslan
IPOH: Umno leaders are not being “cast aside (dilanyak)” as claimed, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. Read full story