Canteen operators brace for losses as ingredient costs soar
PRICES of food in school canteens remained the same even in the face of lower profits, operators said. They told The Malaysian Insight they realise that many students, especially those in rural areas, will find it difficult to afford any increase in price.
The worrisome race factor
Commentary by Mustafa K. Anuar IT has become a tiring, if not annoying, fact that race and religion (2Rs) have increasingly intervened in our collective life in a polarising fashion over the years, especially at a time when what the nation desperately needs are things that can unite Malaysians of diverse backgrounds.
No reason for Pakatan to reject ‘loyal’ Muda, grassroots say
PAKATAN Harapan (PH) has no reason or excuse to reject Muda’s application to be a partner as the youth-based party has always been a strong supporter of PH’s struggle as well as the unity government, grassroots leaders from the coalition said. They said grassroots members of PH had no objections in welcoming Muda into their […]
Shooter kills 3 children, 3 workers at Nashville school
A HEAVILY armed 28-year-old woman killed three children and three workers at a private elementary school in Nashville yesterday before being shot dead by police, in the latest outburst of gun violence to shock the United States. Armed with at least two assault rifles and a handgun, the shooter entered the Christian Covenant School from a side […]
Rais Yasin remains Tangga Batu Umno division chief
UMNO president Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday said Paya Rumput assemblyman Rais Yasin remains Tangga Batu Umno division chief. He said Umno Elections Committee chairman Shahrir Abdul Samad confirmed the matter yesterday.
Nearly 50 missing, 7 dead in Ecuador landslide
RESCUERS and neighbours were yesterday searching for nearly 50 people reported missing after a landslide triggered by months of heavy rainfall killed at least seven in Ecuador’s south. The mudslide happened late on Sunday night, burying dozens of homes and injuring 23 people, officials said.
Teen can take court ordered DNA test
PUTRAJAYA: The High Court has the power to issue an order for a minor to undergo DNA tests to ascertain the child’s paternity, the Court of Appeal ruled. Read full story
Mah: TVET upskilling needed to draw investors
KUALA LUMPUR: Only 16% of Malaysia’s total workforce are skilled workers compared to most developed countries, where skilled workers make up about 54% of their total, says Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon. Read full story
Eight commuters suing over 2021 LRT train crash
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight people have sued Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd and Prasarana Malaysia Bhd over the Kelana Jaya LRT crash almost two years ago, claiming that they have suffered physical injuries and other damage from the incident. Read full story
‘Back Bills to protect kids’
GOVERNMENT and Opposition lawmakers must support amendments to criminalise online sextortion and livestreaming sex involving children, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Read full story