MACC implements targeted programmes to prevent corrupt practices
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has implemented targeted programmes involving government procurement, public funds/government allocations and enforcement sectors throughout this year to prevent corrupt practices. Read full story
88-year-old retired teacher turns origami crafter with 600 types of fighter jets
GEORGE TOWN: Retired teacher Ee Choo Teck, 88, proves to be an origami crafter having produced 600 types of fighter jets using the paper-folding technique. Read full story
Dr Mohtar appointed new Johor Heatlh director
JOHOR BARU: Sultanah Aminah Hospital director Dr Mohtar Pungut@Ahmad has been appointed Johor Health director effective May 2. Read full story
Dengue: 21.8% drop in cases in 16th epidemiological week, says Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,877 cases of dengue fever was reported for the 16th epidemiological week (ME16) from April 16 to 22, a drop of 522 cases or 21.8% compared with 2,399 cases in the previous week. Read full story
In defence of the tobacco control bill
AFTER consultation and discussion with various renowned constitutional law experts namely Professor Emeritus Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi and Professor Ainul Jariah Maidin, we felt it is our calling and onus to respond to former chief justice Zaki Azmi’s media release as reported in the New Straits Times.
Peru declares state of emergency to block undocumented migrants
PERU’S president decreed a state of emergency at the South American country’s borders yesterday and ordered the deployment of troops to reinforce checkpoints and block undocumented migrants making their way north from Chile. Hundreds of migrants, which the United Nations says are people mainly from Haiti and Venezuela who had lived in Chile but are […]
‘Catch 22’ over foundation’s tax exemption status
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has claimed that Yayasan Albukhary would not have needed to file an appeal regarding its tax exemption status if it was not revoked by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), which is an agency under the Finance Ministry. Read full story
Street vendors hold protest over stall rental hike
STREET vendors who planned to do business during the upcoming Chitra Pournami festival in Teluk Intan, Perak, held a protest against the stall rental hike, Makkal Osai reported. Read full story
Farmer gives away 100kg of brinjals for Hari Raya
A FARMER in Bahau, Negri Sembilan, gave out more than 100kg of brinjals for free to local residents in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, reported Sin Chew Daily. Read full story
20-year-old evicted for not paying stepdad rent
A YOUNG man in Taiping, Perak, has been living as a homeless person for over a year after he was apparently kicked out of his home for failing to give money to his stepfather, reported Kosmo! Read full story