US demands Beijing stop ‘provocative, unsafe’ acts in South China Sea
THE United States called on China yesterday to stop “provocative and unsafe conduct” in the disputed South China Sea after a recent near-collision with a Philippines Coast Guard boat there, ramping up rhetoric ahead of a visit by the Filipino president to the White House. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, in a statement two days […]
Malaysian VFX wiz goes viral with global icon King
PETALING JAYA: A video featuring Malaysian digital content creator Mohamad Sofian Abdullah and international filmmaker Zach King has chalked up millions of views online, with many lauding the former for making Malaysia proud. Read full story
All BN parties to be involved in Penang state seat talks
GEORGE TOWN: MCA will be included in seat negotiations between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan in Penang, says Penang Barisan chairman Datuk Musa Sheikh Fadzir. Read full story
Umno must wrest back Pasir Salak, says Zahid
PASIR SALAK: Barisan Nasional must regain the Umno stronghold of Pasir Salak in the next general election, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Chow: PSI reclamation expected to start in Q3 after DOE approval
BATU KAWAN: The Penang state government will begin the Penang South Islands (PSI) reclamation project after the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is approved by the Environment Department (DOE). Read full story
Gig jobs are ‘no substitute’
PETALING JAYA: Gig workers seeking permanent jobs but lacking experience must change their mindset, say experts. Read full story
Handlers of children urged to get pertussis jab
PETALING JAYA: Expectant mothers and those who are in frequent close contact with children should be given a booster vaccine to prevent the spread of whooping cough, or pertussis, among children. Read full story
Tree falls on three cars along MRR2
KUALA LUMPUR: Three vehicles were damaged after a tree fell on them along the Middle Ring Road 2 near Bandar Tasik Selatan here. Read full story
Free health check draws 500 in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: It was a wake-up call for families at a free medical screening here when many of them, including children, were found to have high levels of blood cholesterol. Read full story
Make building bylaws truly uniform, says group of architects
PETALING JAYA: Building bylaws should be made uniform across local authorities in all states, says the Association of Consulting Architects Malaysia (Acam). Read full story