RM4mil printing cost of palm oil flipbook to be probed, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: An audit will be carried out to find out why almost RM4mil was spent to print a flip book on palm oil, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Luxury goods tax will not affect tourism sector, says Steven Sim
THE luxury goods tax that is being finetuned will not affect the country’s tourism sector, said Deputy Finance Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. He said tourists to Malaysia were not interested in shopping for luxury goods; instead, they came here to visit interesting destinations and national heritage sites, and buy local handicraft.
Cambodia battles to save river dolphins from extinction
BULGING grey heads break the turbid waters of the Mekong River in Cambodia as a pod of rare Irrawaddy dolphins surfaces to breathe, drawing excited murmurs from tourists watching from nearby boats. The thrilling sight may soon be no more than a memory, as numbers of the endangered mammals dwindle despite efforts to preserve them.
Sarawak to set up climate change centre
SARAWAK will set up a climate change centre to position itself as a leader in climate change and carbon trading initiatives in the region, Premier Abang Johari Openg said today. “The centre can also support the development of policies and regulations that promote sustainable practices, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable forestry management,” he said […]
Australia’s rugby league overhauls concussion rules
AUSTRALIA’S National Rugby League (NRL) today said it was overhauling its concussion rules, as contact sports across the globe face increasing pressure over head injuries. Any NRL player diagnosed with a concussion, whether in training or a game, will automatically be sidelined for 11 days, the Australian Rugby League Commission said.
Perak PKR Youth lodges report against Ahmad Faizal for alleged defamation against PM
IPOH: The Perak PKR Youth wing has lodged a police report against Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu for alleged defamatory remarks against the Prime Minister. Read full story
Larkin rep warns public of fake investment scheme using his image
JOHOR BARU: The public has been warned against falling for a “syariah-compliant investment scheme” as advertised on social media with the image of a Johor exco member. Read full story
Petros gets licence for carbon storage in Sarawak
KUCHING: State-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) has received the first licence for carbon storage to begin its strategic role as resource manager for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) in Sarawak. Read full story
MPs must get their facts right before speaking, says Salahuddin
SUBANG JAYA: Members of Parliament should get their facts right before making statements in the august House, says Amanah deputy president Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
Former govt agency GM remanded in graft probe
MELAKA: A 41-year-old former general manager of a government agency has been remanded for six days for allegedly accepting a RM47,000 bribe in 2021. Read full story