Bamboo lamps for a nostalgic Raya
KANGAR: Colourful electric lights may be the choice for some but they can’t beat “pelita panjut” as many people still prefer this traditional bamboo lamp to adorn their homes for Hari Raya. Read full story
Cash flow still a major issue for SMEs
PETALING JAYA: SMEs are still experiencing cash flow issues and are hoping that the government can assist in resolving the problem by providing them with more consistent financing, say business groups. Read full story
Rice flour may see shortage soon
PETALING JAYA: Domestic rice flour manufacturers are experiencing a shortage of broken rice.They are urging the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry to assist in preventing a rice flour product shortage. Read full story
Five century-old rain trees saved
KOTA KINABALU: Nostalgic Penampang folk and history buffs will be relieved to know that the century-old rain trees in Kasigui, Penampang, about 10km from here, will not be chopped down as initially planned. Read full story
US retail sales post steeper fall than expected
RETAIL sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated last month, government data released today showed, extending a downward trend that signals cooling in the economy. The US central bank has raised interest rates steeply since early last year to lower demand and rein in high inflation, and there are signs that its policy […]
Rafizi secures documents on Sapura Energy ex-CEO’s salary
THE Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today allowed an application by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli to obtain documents on Shahril Shamsuddin’s remuneration and incentive package paid by the company during his tenure as Sapura Energy Bhd chief executive officer. Judge Lailatul Zuraida Harron@Haron ordered the company to produce the documents sought by Rafizi within one month from […]
Road ban on goods vehicles during Raya
THE Transport Ministry will enforce a road ban on good vehicles in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri to reduce traffic congestion and the risk of traffic accidents. The ban will take effect on April 20 and 21 (before Raya) as well as April 24 and 25 (after Raya), taking into consideration a drastic rise in traffic, […]
Myanmar air strike death toll climbs to 170
THE death toll from an air strike on a central Myanmar village rose to an estimated 171 victims today, according to a team member involved in cremating bodies and media reports. Myanmar has been in crisis since the military toppled Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government in a February 2021 coup, with an estimated 3,200 […]
Haze may return following dry spell, says Nik Nazmi
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry is preparing for the possibility of a haze occurring following the current hot weather in Peninsular Malaysia. Read full story
Selangor Sultan expresses concern over Malay disunity
SABAK BERNAM: The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed concern that political differences could cause disunity among the Malays and continue to make them weaker. Read full story