Reactivate MMR vaccinations in schools to prevent outbreaks, says expert
KLANG: The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination should be reactivated in schools to prevent outbreaks, like in Melaka recently, says an expert. Read full story
Floods: Supply of food, necessities must be sufficient for victims at relief centres, says Johor Sultan
JOHOR BARU: The authorities must ensure that the supply of necessities for flood victims at relief centres (PPS) must be always sufficient, says Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. Read full story
Provide national flood insurance scheme to help B40 families, govt urged
PETALING JAYA: The government should help low income households (B40) to pay for flood insurance to protect them against heavy losses in such disasters. Read full story
Sulu heirs fail to seize Malaysian properties in Paris
FRENCH bailiffs have failed to enforce a seizure order on three properties owned by the Malaysian government in Paris in a case linked to a US$15 billion (RM67 billion) court award to descendants of a former Sulu sultan, Reuters reported. They attempted to assess the properties yesterday following a court-issued order last December, but officials […]
Ex-contractor charged with forging documents for classroom project
A FORMER contractor claimed trial in the Shah Alam Sessions Court today to charges of deceiving and using false documents in relation to the construction of a classroom building block for a primary school in Hulu Selangor in 2016. On the first count, M. Sivanesan, 35, was charged with deceiving the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a Tamil […]
North Korea warns US against intercepting missiles during tests
NORTH Korea warned today it would be a “clear declaration of war” if its missiles were shot down during their test launches over the Pacific Ocean. The United States and South Korea have ramped up defence cooperation, including joint drills, in the face of growing threats from nuclear-armed Pyongyang, which has conducted a wave of […]
More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, better services at KLIA, says Loke
SEPANG: More shuttle buses will be provided to ensure a seamless transition of passengers from the satellite building to the main terminal at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, says the Transport Minister. Read full story
Floods: Many volunteers needed to help in post-flood clean up, says Johor exco member
JOHOR BARU: Johor will need many volunteers to help out in cleaning operations due to the floods, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. Read full story
Award-winning author to launch latest book in KK
KOTA KINABALU: Professor Dr Mohd Tajuddin Rasdi is set to launch his latest book “Resetting Malaysia” in Kota Kinabalu on March 20. Read full story
Floods: Johor MB thanks Federal Govt for helping victims
JOHOR BARU: Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for directing all banks to help people affected by the massive Johor floods. Read full story