Cloud seeding in Penang rescheduled to early May
GEORGE TOWN: The cloud seeding operations by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) at Teluk Bahang Dam and Air Itam Dam here have been rescheduled to early May. Read full story
Selangor PAS dismisses talk of Shahidan standing in Semenyih
PAS has dismissed reports that Shahidan Kassim may be its candidate for Semenyih in the Selangor elections due in the next few months. Selangor PAS liaison secretary Roslan Shahir Mohd Shahir said there have been no discussions about fielding the Arau MP.
Amanah not a true friend, says Puad
UMNO Supreme Council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has labelled Amanah as a party that could not be considered as a true friend, although they are together in the unity government. He said Amanah was only a political ally and not a trustworthy partner after the party had said it would not support any pardon move for former […]
Thousands protest French govt immigration plans
THOUSANDS of people, including many undocumented migrants, marched in Paris and other French cities yesterday, protesting planned changes to immigration laws and evictions from the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. In the French capital, demonstrators marched behind a banner proclaiming “No to the Darmanin law. Against repression, imprisonment and deportations, for a welcoming migration policy”, […]
Plotting to topple government would spell Perikatan’s doom
I PRESUME no one would seriously believe Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu that Perikatan Nasional (PN) is not involved in an attempted coup in any form. Even if PN is not actively planning to topple the government, it is at the very least privately encouraging it.
Increase weight limit of lorries on Sarawak roads to match Peninsular Malaysia, urges state minister
SIBU: With the improved quality of roads across Sarawak, the permissible weight limit of lorries should be increased, says Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. Read full story
Workers' unions want higher employers' EPF contribution for those earning below RM4,001
PETALING JAYA: The Union Network International-Malaysia Labour Centre (Uni-MLC) has highlighted a number of key issues that should be addressed by both the government and employers as part of Labour Day celebrations this year. Read full story
Teenage boy who was rescued from shipping container in Malaysia drowns in Bangladesh
KUALA LUMPUR: A 14-year-old Bangladeshi boy who was repatriated after he came to Malaysia in a shipping container from Chittagong around three months ago, has died after drowning in a pond near his house. Read full story
Nanny claims trial to child neglect charge in Johor
JOHOR BARU: A housewife has pleaded not guilty to child neglect, which resulted in the injury of a toddler under her care. Read full story
Visas-on-arrival can boost tourism sector, says MP
PUTRAJAYA should consider visas-on-arrival (VOAs) to remain competitive with other countries, which will also boost tourism, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said. He said by allowing VOAs for tourists, Malaysia could compete more effectively with neighbouring countries that already offer visa-free or VOA programmes.