No increase in foreign workers despite change in application process, claim business groups
PETALING JAYA: Foreign workers are not coming in faster even after doing away with the application process due to external issues, say business groups. Read full story
TAR Institute launches new electrical wiring specialisation programme
KUALA LUMPUR: VTAR Institute is looking to tackle the national skilled worker shortage headfirst through the launch of its new Wireman PW4 training programme. Read full story
Two civil servants among seven suspects nabbed for alleged drug trafficking in Tawau
KOTA KINABALU: Two civil servants were among seven people arrested for alleged drug trafficking in the Tawau district. Read full story
Sabah govt backs two events by Chinese group
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has given its backing to two events organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS). Read full story
2023 inflation rate could reach projected 3.1%, Rafizi says
THE national inflation rate could reach a projected 3.1 to 3.3% this year if the monthly inflation rate remains subdued, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said. He said at a press conference in Putrajaya today that since December, the country’s inflation rate has reached a more stable level.
‘Dungeons and Dragons’ aims to recapture 80s film magic
MORE jokes and less reliance on computer effects – the makers of “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” wanted their blockbuster to be a throwback to the classic family films of the 1980s. In transferring the beloved role-playing game to the big screen, directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein said they wanted the mix […]
Child sexual abuse bill tabled for first reading
THE Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill 2023, which aims to provide clearer and comprehensive protection for children, was tabled for the first time in Dewan Rakyat today by Law and Institutional Reform Minister Azalina Othman Said.
Malaysia, Cambodia to enhance cooperation in various sectors
MALAYSIA and Cambodia are looking forward to enhancing cooperation in investment, the halal industry, digital technology, education and defence to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said these issues have been discussed and are among the priorities raised during a bilateral meeting held at Peace Palace in Phnom Penh today.
Mother pining for missing 16-year-old daughter in Jasin
JASIN: A worried mother is desperately searching for her teenage daughter who went missing more than a week ago. Read full story
Hellish house-party: Cops nab 11 at drug-fuelled bash in Seberang Perai
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The police arrested 11 foreigners, including seven women after breaking up a drug-fuelled private party at a luxury condominium here on Thursday (March 23). Read full story