Avoid fireworks, open burning due to haze, urge experts
PETALING JAYA: While the festive season is usually ushered in with fireworks, health experts have urged caution, given the unfavourable hazy weather condition. Read full story
Charity homes ensuring senior citizens are safe during dry spell
GEORGE TOWN: Homes for senior citizens here are taking precautionary measures to ensure their residents stay safe and hydrated during the present dry spell. Read full story
TikTokers release parody of popular Raya song
FIVE popular TikTok creators have banded together to release a parody of popular girl band Dolla’s Raya Raya Raya song. Read full story
Businessman aims to nurture future football stars
DESPITE losing an arm in an accident 23 years ago, Kalaichelvan Govindaraju became a successful businessman, and he is now using part of his profits to help train future football stars, Malaysia Nanban reported. Read full story
LHDN targets 100 VIPs to ensure tax compliance
CYBERJAYA: Some 100 prominent figures in the country are being flagged by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), particularly those who are possible tax evaders, says Datuk Mohd Nizom Sairi. Read full story
LHDN’s move shows the elite are not above the law
PETALING JAYA: By going after prominent persons who evade taxes, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) is sending the signal that all Malaysians must contribute their part to the country, say tax experts. Read full story
Remember to file your tax returns by deadline!
PETALING JAYA: As the deadline approaches, Malaysians have been reminded to file their returns on time or face penalties by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Read full story
Singapore expects heavy Raya traffic at checkpoints
SINGAPORE authorities said they anticipate heavy traffic at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints over the Hari Raya holiday. “Traffic is expected to be heavy from now to Monday,” the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) said on its website today.
Philippine communists say rebel leaders killed by army
A PHILIPPINE couple who led one of the world’s longest-running Maoist insurgencies was killed several months ago, communist rebels and security officials said today. Communist rebel leaders Benito Tiamzon and his wife Wilma Tiamzon had been on the run since 2017, a year after they were freed on bail to help talks in Norway to […]
PM invites Muslims to make Ramadan ‘final sprint’
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today invited Muslims in the country to make that ‘final sprint’ before Ramadan ends tomorrow by performing acts of worship and good deeds ahead of Hari Raya on Saturday. “Grab all the blessings and continue to pray to Him, God willing,” Anwar said on his social media platforms tonight.