Sri Lanka outlaws strikes as anti-tax protests spread
SRI Lanka’s government said today it was banning strikes in several key sectors, a day ahead of a planned one-day national stoppage called by unions to protest against painfully high taxes and utility bills. Anger towards President Ranil Wickremesinghe is growing as his government slashes spending and hikes taxes to secure an IMF bailout after […]
Man involved in Selayang Hospital stabbing to undergo psychiatric evaluation
THE Selayang Sessions Court today ordered a man who stabbed a patient at Selayang Hospital, to undergo a psychiatric examination at Hospital Bahagia Tanjong Rambutan, Ulu Kinta, Perak. Judge Nor Rajiah Mat Zin made the rule after allowing deputy public prosecutor Wan Nur Iman Wan Ahmad Afzal’s request that Mohd Khairul Kamul, 22, be sent […]
Weight loss drug trend on TikTok worries doctors
THE diabetes drug Ozempic has become a social media phenomenon for its weight loss properties, but its soaring popularity has led to global shortages and doctors warn about the potential side effects. Videos under the hashtag #Ozempic have nearly 600 million views on TikTok, where many users regularly update followers about their weight loss.
Dr Wee wonders why he received lawyer's letter after bringing up eggs in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: A bewildered Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong is questioning why he received a lawyer’s letter from a company for raising the issue of imported eggs in Parliament recently. Read full story
Accused in hospital stabbing case ordered to undergo psychiatric test
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selayang Sessions Court has ordered a man who stabbed a patient at Selayang Hospital, to undergo a psychiatric examination at Hospital Bahagia Tanjong Rambutan, Ulu Kinta, Perak. Read full story
Adopt anti-party hopping law in next assembly sitting, Muda urges Sabah govt
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has urged the Sabah government to implement the anti-party hopping law in the next state assembly sitting. Read full story
Total of 12 govt buildings in Perak without fire certificate, says state Bomba
IPOH: A total of 12 out of the 20 government buildings in Perak do not have a Fire Certificate issued by the state Fire and Rescue Department, says director Azmi Osman. Read full story
Food delivery rider in coma receives benefits from Socso
SUNGAI BULOH: Muhamad Hafizi Idris – a food delivery rider who slipped into coma after being involved in an accident six months ago – received benefits from the Social Security Organisation (Socso) on Tuesday (Feb 28) Read full story
Almost 400 work-related deaths, 22,000 injuries recorded in 2022, says HR ministry
SHAH ALAM: The Human Resources Ministry recorded a total of 388 work-related deaths and 21,767 injuries at the workplace in 2022. Read full story
Orang Asli to get more job opportunities with forest ranger drive
THE move to increase the number of forest rangers by giving priority to the Orang Asli community would be a job opportunity boon for the group. Nari Abus, 47, from Kampung Bihai Lama said the government’s concern for the welfare of the Orang Asli community is justified in an effort to help develop the income […]