Floods: Situation in Johor improves, no rain forecasted on March 19
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Thousands march in Portugal for wage rises
THOUSANDS of people marched in the Portuguese capital Lisbon yesterday, calling for higher wages and other measures to help tackle the rising cost of living. The march, called by the CGTP, the country’s main trades union confederation, came a day after a national strike by civil servants in support of higher wages.
NGO: Don’t ban unity walks
PETALING JAYA: The tradition of interfaith mingling via unity walks to each other’s places of worship should be preserved for the betterment of the country’s multicultural and multireligious fabric, says the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST). Read full story
Drop in durian harvest expected next season
JOHOR BARU: Durian lovers may have to pay more to enjoy the king of fruits next season, which is expected between May and July. Read full story
Youth unity projects to be handled by relevant ministries
PETALING JAYA: Youth unity programmes under the Youth and Sports Ministry will be handed over to the Unity Ministry and the Islamic Development Malaysia Department (Jakim), said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Read full story
Fishermen rescued in Labuan waters
KOTA KINABALU: Three fishermen whose boat had sunk were rescued by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) together with other local fishermen off Labuan. Read full story
Undeclared animal products seized at KLIA2
PUTRAJAYA: An attempt to smuggle animal products at KLIA2 a few days ago has been foiled by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) and the Customs Department. Read full story
Cops nab two suspects in cross-country crime spree
KOTA KINABALU: Two jobless men on a larceny spree around the country have been nabbed, helping police solve at least seven cases in Sabah and Selangor. Read full story
RM2mil to ‘settle’ charges?
PUTRAJAYA: A former deputy court registrar has been arrested for allegedly asking for a RM2mil bribe to help settle graft investigations against a businessman in connection with the Jana Wibawa project. Read full story
MACC hunting down scam enablers
PETALING JAYA: Graft busters are hot on the trail of “professional enablers” after four British nationals, nabbed for their involvement in a scam ring during the recent Op Tropicana, were sentenced to jail. Read full story