Shortage of workers among causes of egg supply disruption, says Mohamad
SEREMBAN: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry will overcome the shortage of workers which is one of the factors causing the lack of supply of chicken eggs ahead of Ramadan and Aidilfitri, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story
Alor Gajah Hospital likely to become specialist hospital this year, says MP
ALOR GAJAH: It is very likely that the Alor Gajah Hospital will be given specialist status this year, says Adly Zahari. Read full story
Anwar’s visit to Thailand renews move to solving issues affecting restive southern province, Myanmar
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s maiden two-day official visit to Thailand starting Thursday (Feb 9) helped renew the resolve in finding solutions to the restive south Thailand and in troubled Myanmar. Read full story
MMEA has capabilities on par with other enforcement agencies, says Home Minister
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has paid tribute to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), saying the agency has shown that it has capabilities on par with other enforcement agencies in the country. Read full story
UiTM probe: Higher Education Ministry waiting for MACC report before taking action
JOHOR BARU: The Higher Education Ministry will wait for the full investigation report from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over alleged inefficiency and leakages with regard to the RM157mil in losses suffered by Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Holdings, before taking further action. Read full story
Some hotels in Melaka faced with requests for refunds due to ‘ghostly encounters’
MELAKA: The Melaka Association of Hotels (MAH) has acknowledged that there are cases of guests seeking refunds on their bookings after allegedly seeing “ghostly figures” in their rooms. Read full story
MOE to address malnutrition among schoolchildren
THE Education Ministry (MOE) is giving priority to addressing malnutrition caused by poverty, faced by schoolchildren, which can affect the core of their physical and cognitive growth. Its minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry always strives to improve the Supplementary Meal Plan (RMT) programme from time to time for this purpose.
Death toll in Peru mudslides rises to 18
PERUVIAN authorities yesterday said the death toll from devastating mudslides in the country’s southern and central regions has climbed to 18, including three children. The landslides, which occurred last Sunday, have also left 27 people injured and 20 missing, according to data from Peru’s National Institute of Civil Defence.
Housewives are workers too, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Employers must not be dictators of policies to ensure the welfare of all workers are fully protected, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Deputy Education Minister questioned over Sabah teacher shortage
KOTA KINABALU: A non-governmental organisation has urged the Education Ministry to explain to Sabahans how it will solve the teacher shortage in the state. Read full story