All sectors should adopt digitalisation to grow and stay competetive, says Sivakumar
PETALING JAYA: All sectors of the economy need to adopt digitalisation and innovation in order to catalyse growth and achieve a competitive edge, says Human Resource Minister V. Sivakumar. Read full story
Ex-student of special education school files appeal in bullying case
KUALA LUMPUR: A former student of a special education school who lost his lawsuit against the school and three others over bullying claims has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal. Read full story
Guan Eng’s Penang undersea tunnel corruption case postponed to March 1
KUALA LUMPUR: The hearing of former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng’s Penang undersea tunnel corruption case has been adjourned to March 1 for the defence to adduce the notes of proceedings from another court case about a RM2mil payment. Read full story
Sabah remains a popular destination as cruise tourism resumes
KOTA KINABALU: Cruise tourism has returned to Sabah three years after the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020 with more than 1,000 passengers, including crew members arriving at the Land Below the Wind. Read full story
El Salvador extends anti-gang state of emergency
EL SALVADOR’S legislature yesterday extended for 30 more days a state of emergency as part of President Nayib Bukele’s “war” on gang violence. More than 64,000 suspected gang members have been arrested since the measures, which have been renewed 11 times, were first implemented last March.
MP’s urge govt to continue assistance to main economic sectors through Budget 2023
THE government is urged to continue providing fiscal and non-fiscal assistance to the main economic sectors through Budget 2023 to ensure that the country’s economic recovery is not disrupted.
Ukraine’s allies work to keep arms flowing
UKRAINE’s Western backers will meet for a second day today looking to speed up deliveries of ammunition and arms to Kyiv, which is also demanding fighter jets. After securing commitments for tanks, air defences and precision missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has doubled down on his plea for Western aircraft.
Use biodegradable containers, Ipoh Mayor tells Ramadan bazaar traders
IPOH: To support the “low carbon city” campaign, the Ipoh City Council is encouraging traders at Ramadan bazaars within their jurisdiction to use biodegradable food containers. Read full story
Johor Maqis detains 16 tons of animal feed from Singapore without import permit
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Maqis) Department has detained 16 pallets of animal feed weighing 16,000kg from Singapore at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) here. Read full story
Resolve SJKC Khai Chee issue once and for all, says Dr Wee
KUALA LUMPUR: Let’s work together to resolve the SJKC Khai Chee issue once and for all, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story