PM promises show of gratitude for rescuers
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed that the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) in Turkiye be given a special medal and allowance for their excellent search and rescue (SAR) work. Read full story
Another woman denied entry for wearing a ‘see-through’ outfit
JOHOR BARU: A 60-year-old businesswoman is baffled after she was barred from entering the upper levels of the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) for apparently dressing inappropriately in a “see-through” dress. Read full story
Auditor-General’s Report: MySejahtera came under cyber attacks
PUTRAJAYA: Security concerns over the MySejahtera app are among the weaknesses highlighted in Series 2 of the 2021 Auditor-General’s report. Read full story
China’s top leaders hail ‘miracle’ of zero-Covid reversal
CHINA’S top leaders on today hailed the “miracle” of the country’s zero-Covid reversal, calling the dramatic turn away from hardline virus curbs a “major decisive victory” and “completely correct”, according to state media. A torrent of infections engulfed the world’s most populous nation after the government did away with some of the world’s tightest virus […]
Ringgit depreciation driven by global phenomena, not failure of Bank Negara, says MOF
THE depreciation of the ringgit is driven by global phenomena and market influences, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said. In a written answer published on the Parliament’s website, the ministry said the depreciation of the ringgit to RM4.74 against the US dollar in September 2022 was not due to the weakness in the country’s economic fundamentals […]
Lifespan of Finland’s first nuclear plant extended to 70 years
FINLAND’s government today granted the country’s first nuclear power plant, Loviisa, a license to operate until it is 70 years old, as the new Olkiluoto plant reactor announced further delays. “Today, the Government has granted the power plant a licence to produce electricity until 2050,” economy minister Mika Lintila told a press conference.
South Klang police hunting duo over hit-and-run incident at Bandar Botanik
SHAH ALAM: The police are tracking down two male suspects, believed have been involved in a hit-and-run incident at Ambang Botanic, Klang at about 6am last Sunday (Feb 12), in which a local man was killed. Read full story
Dr Zaliha: Health Ministry to meet with Hartal Doktor Kontrak, junior doctors on Feb 22
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry will hold a townhall session with Hartal Doktor Kontrak and junior doctors on Feb 22, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Read full story
Finance Ministry says no plans to impose carbon tax in near future
THE Finance Ministry (MOF) said that the government does not intend to implement a carbon tax in the near future. However, the ministry said there may be a need for it in the long term and will study its feasibility as one of the ways to support the nation’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45% based […]
Selangor dengue cases expected to increase by 150%, says exco
SELANGOR is expected to face a 150% spike in dengue fever cases this year or next year if the breeding sites of Aedes mosquitoes are not dealt with seriously by the community. State Public Health, Unity, Women and Family Development Committee chairman, Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said as of February 11, which is the sixth […]