Macron signs pension reform into law despite protests
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron signed his controversial pension reform into law today, defying three months of protests and pleas from unions not to implement the legislation. The alterations became law after the text was published before dawn in France’s official journal, prompting accusations from the opposition Macron was seeking to smuggle it through in the […]
Haze caused by hot weather, peat fires, says Nik Nazmi
KOTA BARU: The haze that is currently affecting the country is caused by peat fires and open burning, says Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Read full story
Fire Dept identifies 14 accident hotspots nationwide
SHAH ALAM: The Fire and Rescue Department has identified and will placed fire engines and personnel in 14 accident hotspots along all expressways nationwide. Read full story
Cooperative movement can help eradicate poverty, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Cooperative movement can play a vital role in the government’s efforts to eradicate poverty in the country, says Datuk Ewon Benedick. Read full story
Kelantan Fire Dept: Avoid open burning in current hot, dry weather
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department has advised the public to refrain from conducting open burning, especially in flammable areas, during the current hot and dry weather. Read full story
Kuih seller shaken after seeing son’s leg stuck in toilet bowl
MELAKA: A six-year-old boy got his right leg stuck in a toilet bowl at his house in Kampung Pinang, Tangga Batu here. Read full story
Cops nab man, woman over alleged fraud
PENANG police yesterday arrested a man and a woman, aged 56 and 57, for allegedly committing fraud. The Southwest district police headquarters, in a statement today, said they were arrested separately in Penang and Perak by a team from the Commercial Crime Investigation Division in connection with cases reported in 2020 and 2021.
Germany ends nuclear era as last reactors power down
GERMANY will switch off its last three nuclear reactors today, exiting atomic power even as it seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and manage an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. While many Western countries are upping their investments in atomic energy to reduce their emissions, Germany is bringing an early end […]
Ministry says adequate supply of goods for Raya
THE Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has assured a sufficient supply of essential items for the Aidilfitri celebration. Its minister Salahuddin Ayub said this followed engagement sessions held by the ministry with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (Mafs), including important agencies such as the Fisheries Department, Veterinary Department and suppliers.
HR minister's aide worked for me from 2006-2008 when I was MP, says Kula
IPOH: The aide to the Human Resources Minister who was detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) did not work under M. Kulasegaran when he was the minister in 2018. Read full story