Smooth traffic flow at Malaysia-Singapore checkpoints on Raya day
TRAFFIC flow at the two border entry points via the Johor Causeway and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Linkedua) on the first day of Hari Raya is under control. Johor police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said overall, traffic flow at 47 hot spots identified earlier are clear.
Covid-19: Melaka issues health alert over rising cases
MELAKA: The Melaka government has issued a health alert over the spike in Covid-19 cases in the state. Read full story
Singapore ministers visit Johor Ruler at Istana Bukit Serene on first day of Raya
JOHOR BARU: Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and Permaisuri Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah received a warm visit from two Singapore Ministers on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri here. Read full story
Dry taps lead to dismal Raya celebration for Sabah villagers
KOTA KINABALU: Mohd Azmil Belia can’t help but cast an envious eye on other Malaysians. While many are occupied entertaining people for open houses, Mohd Azmil and his fellow villagers in Kampung Paris 1, Sukau in Kinabatangan were, on the other hand, busy worrying about where and when they’re going to get the next drop […]
Australia eases citizenship path for Kiwis
AUSTRALIA announced today it will make it easier for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders to become its citizens, removing a long-festering thorn in ties between the traditionally friendly rivals. Under the new rules starting July 1, New Zealanders can apply directly for citizenship if they arrived in Australia after 2001 and have lived there […]
Credit Suisse bondholders sue Swiss regulator
A GROUP of Credit Suisse bondholders representing billions of dollars in high-risk debt that was wiped out in the bank’s rescue takeover by rival UBS are suing Switzerland’s banking regulator, their lawyers said yesterday. Swiss authorities required that 16 billion Swiss francs (RM79.5 billion) in so-called additional tier 1 (AT1) bonds be rendered worthless in the […]
Lynas may temporarily shut down Malaysian operations if licensing prohibitions continue
KUANTAN: Lynas is planning for either a temporary shutdown of its Malaysian operation or a period of very low production if licence conditions prohibiting the import and processing of lanthanide concentrate remain on July 1. Read full story
Johoreans urged to continue wearing face masks
JOHOR BARU: The public is encouraged to continue wearing face masks and maintain good hygiene to protect themselves against Covid-19 during the festive season, especially those with health issues. Read full story
Dusk-to-dawn Sabah sea curfew extended to May 5
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s ongoing dusk-to-dawn sea curfew which ended on Thursday (April 20) has been extended for another 14 days to May 5. Read full story
No traffic jams at border crossings, says Johor top cop
JOHOR BARU: Traffic at the Causeway and Second Link is smooth on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Johor police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat. Read full story