DAP, SUPP blame each other for Sarawak floods
THE issue of last Saturday’s floods in Kuching and the surrounding areas has become a political football for DAP and the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), with the former pinning the blame for it on its political rival. SUPP is one of the four parties that make up the state’s ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak […]
Terengganu unsure of how to use ‘wang ehsan’ to eradicate poverty
THE PAS-held Terengganu government is unclear as to how Putrajaya plans to distribute “wang ehsan” (compassionate money) to finance poverty eradication programmes in the state. State exco member Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the state government only knows that Putrajaya wants to channel the funds directly to the poor and needy in the state at […]
US markets close up slightly despite Deutsche Bank woes
US stocks shook off gloomy banking news from across the Atlantic to end the day slightly higher yesterday, as market sentiment improved after recent turmoil in the financial sector. “The market is just digesting a very volatile week,” said 50 Park Investments CEO Adam Sarhan.
‘Sugar baiting’ female mozzies to reduce dengue cases
GEORGE TOWN: Baiting female Aedes mosquitoes with sugar could be the key to reducing dengue cases, which have infected over 23,000 people and killed 16 in the first 11 weeks of the year. Read full story
PSD drops some courses
PETALING JAYA: Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy will not be among the courses offered sponsorships by the Public Service Department (PSD) this year. Read full story
Docs: No pholcodine, no problem
PETALING JAYA: Despite the sudden withdrawal of cough syrups and lozenges containing pholcodine, private pharmacies and health practitioners say there are enough alternatives available. Read full story
Stakeholders: Ending monopoly will save time and travel costs
PETALING JAYA: The decision to liberalise vehicle inspection services will help commercial vehicle operators such as bus, taxi and freight companies save time and travel costs, say various transport industry stakeholders. Read full story
Govt to review all monopolies to ensure better, fair service
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is reviewing all monopolies currently existing in the system to ensure that the public enjoys fair and better service. Anwar said all ministries have been asked to study the rationale behind allowing monopolies so that there would be a fair assessment of the issue.
Govt reviewing all monopolies to provide better service for the people, says Anwar
JEDDAH: The government is reviewing all monopolies currently in the system to ensure that the public enjoys fair and better service, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Social media abuzz with lunar occultation of Venus
PETALING JAYA: The lunar occultation of Venus has caused a buzz on social media. Read full story