Over 200 teachers fail to report, reject placements in Sarawak, says ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 222 of the 3,227 one-off specially recruited teachers, who were given placements in Sarawak, failed to report or rejected the offer as of Sept 30 last year, says the Education Ministry. Read full story
Mel Brooks releases ‘History of the World’ sequel, 40 years on
BETTER late than never: More than 40 years after Mel Brooks released his slapstick movie “History of the World: Part 1”, the 96-year-old has finally served up part two. The sequel to the cult 1981 film that parodies religion and key moments in history can be seen on the American streaming platform Hulu starting today […]
Govt won’t lower RON95, diesel prices
THE government has no intention of lowering the current ceiling prices of RON95 petrol and subsidised diesel, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said. In a written reply published on the parliament website, MOF said this was to prevent the government from continuing to bear a higher level of subsidies.
New solutions to tackle Johor Causeway congestion, says DPM
SEVERAL new initiatives to resolve the congestion issue at the Johor Causeway will be brought to the Cabinet for endorsement, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof. He said the special committee tackling Johor Causeway Congestion had studied and agreed on the implementation of these new initiatives, which would involve a total cost of RM64.2 million.
Cambodia leader warns against foreign interference
CAMBODIAN leader Hun Sen said today he would not tolerate foreigners who threaten the country’s peace, days after the jailing of an opposition figure roused international condemnation. “At any cost, we won’t tolerate any action by anybody who wishes to destroy peace in Cambodia,” he said.
King, Queen celebrate 37th wedding anniversary
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary on Monday (March 6). Read full story
No plans to lower RON95, subsidised diesel ceiling prices, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no intention to lower the current ceiling prices of RON95 petrol and subsidised diesel, says the Finance Ministry. Read full story
Social media app security regulation being studied to protect govt secrets, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: A regulation or guideline is being studied to ensure the security of social media applications and devices used by civil servants, especially among administrative officers, to protect government secrets, according to Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story
Floods: Car found, search continues for woman feared drowned in Johor
MERSING: Rescuers have discovered the car belonging to a woman who was feared drowned when her vehicle skidded at Jalan Nitar Utama near here following flash floods. Read full story
King, Queen convey condolences to former national golfer M. Ramayah's family
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, expressed their condolences to the family of former national golfer M.Ramayah who died on Monday (March 6). Read full story