Assistant cook pleads not guilty to causing boss’s death
AN assistant cook pleaded not guilty in a magistrate’s court in Alor Star today to a charge of causing the death of his employer early this month. Azahari Hamid, 56, was charged with causing the death by negligence of Ishak Othman, 69, behind Restoran Cabai in Jalan Stadium, Alor Star at 5.15pm on February 4.
Selangor assemblyman fails to attend sittings for 6 months, seat declared vacant by speaker
THE Batang Kali seat in the Selangor legislative assembly has been declared vacant by speaker Ng Suee Lim. In a statement, the assembly speaker said incumbent Harumaini Omar has not attended the assembly for more than six months.
South Korea’s PM calls for effective measures to boost low birth rate
SOUTH Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo today called for detailed and effective measures to boost the nation’s falling birth rate, as massive public spending has failed to increase the population. “In spite of many measures, the matter of low birth rate is getting worse,” said Han, Yonhap news agency reported.
School students, disabled now get free KTMB rides with MyRailLife pass
SCHOOL students and persons with disabilities (PWD) can now get free train rides by using the MyRailLife pass offered by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today launched the free service, which benefits Standard One to Form Six students and the PWD community travelling on the KTM Shuttle Timuran Gemas-Tumpat-Gemas […]
Home Minister: Local job agencies involved in scams abroad, eight arrested
KUALA LUMPUR: Two local employment agencies were found to be involved in cheating Malaysians into accepting offers from job scam syndicates abroad. Read full story
AG’s report: Over RM13mil lost in purchase of 93 defective ventilators
PUTRAJAYA: The government incurred RM13.07mil in losses over the procurement of 93 defective ventilators for Health Ministry facilities in 2021, says Auditor-General Datuk Seri Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid. Read full story
Batang Kali seat now vacant, assemblyman evicted for absenteeism
SHAH ALAM: Batang Kali assemblyman Harumaini Omar has been evicted from his seat for prolonged absenteeism without notice. Read full story
Deputy Speaker surprised by 'how is the zoo' comment, urges MPs to behave in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor has told lawmakers to behave after being asked “how is the zoo?” during a casual encounter at a mamak shop. Read full story
We’ll meet Health Minister for our rights, unplanned strike not ours, says Hartal Doktor Kontrak
PETALING JAYA: Hartal Doktor Kontrak will seek a meeting with Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa next week to discuss issues affecting them. Read full story
Auditor-General report: MySejahtera was target of 1.12 million cyber attacks
PUTRAJAYA: There were a total of 1.12 million cyber attack attempts against the MySejahtera app, according to the Series 2 of the 2021 Auditor-General’s report. Read full story