It’s not deforestation, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: The forestry sector’s development in Sabah, especially forest plantations, should not be viewed as a contributor to deforestation, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story
Autism not a barrier to a good time or a future for Adam
KUALA LUMPUR: Hands down, it was the happiest of festive holidays for Selangor state swimmer Adam Jeffrey Dillon. Read full story
36 held over fireworks permit violations
JOHOR BARU: Thirty-six men, including three foreigners, have been arrested for violating licence and permit regulations for the sale of firecrackers and fireworks. Read full story
Uprooted tree crashes into house, family escapes unhurt
A FAMILY of seven in Chemor, Perak, was lucky to escape unhurt when a tree fell on their house, causing the roof to cave in, Makkal Osai reported. Read full story
‘Proposed luxury tax is to broaden govt’s revenue base’
SEREMBAN: The proposed luxury tax was, among others, to allow the government to broaden its revenue base and continue providing subsidies to the people, says Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story
Urgent need for more animal docs
KLANG: From looking after our pets to farm animals and overseeing food production, veterinarians are an essential but underappreciated profession. Read full story
Allow more varsities to offer veterinarian degrees, govt urged
PETALING JAYA: More higher education institutions should be allowed to have their own veterinarian programmes to address the country’s acute shortage of veterinarians. Read full story
Human faeces the last straw for Tanjung Aru cleaners
KOTA KINABALU: Cleaners at the Tanjung Aru beach area are used to picking up all sorts of rubbish dumped at the beachfront. Read full story
Sighting of rare blue marlin at TAR Marine Park thrills divers
KOTA KINABALU: Divers were ecstatic to see an elusive blue marlin at the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park recently. Read full story
No scandal here, says Melaka exco
MELAKA: A state executive councillor who has been caught in an alleged sex scandal has finally broken his silence, saying that the video clip and WhatsApp messages that went viral were fake. Read full story