Bidayuhs make sacred trek to remember forefathers
THOUSANDS of people, the majority of them ethnic Bidayuhs, took advantage of the public holiday today to make the annual trek up the 304m-high Bung Bratak in Bau, some 40km from Kuching. The hill is of great significance – some even say it is sacred – to the Bidayuhs of the Jagoi-Bratak sub-tribe as it […]
Annuar joining PAS, says Takiyuddin
FORMER Ketereh lawmaker Annuar Musa has expressed interest in joining PAS, Takiyuddin Hassan said. The PAS secretary-general said further discussions will be held soon.
Girl, 3, drowns in swimming pool in Tambun
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl was found drowned in a swimming pool at a house in Tambun, Ipoh yesterday. Perak police chief Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the victim’s 15-year-old brother found the girl floating in the pool at the residence of her grandfather’s neighbour at 6.30pm.
Calls for employers to contribute 20% to employees' EPF will be discussed, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: Calls by workers for employers to contribute 20% towards the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will be discussed, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Three 13-year-old girls gang raped after trying 'new vape flavour'
KOTA KINABALU: Three 13-year-old girls who were offered to try out a “new vape flavour” ended up being gang raped by four teen suspects at a lodging house in Kg Air here on April 26. Read full story
Human Resources Ministry to draft new method of implementing minimum wage, says Sivakumar
PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry will be looking into a new method to implement the minimum wage to ensure the welfare of all workers in the country is protected, said its Minister V. Sivakumar. Read full story
Contaminated Guaifenesin cough syrup not registered in Malaysia, says Health DG
KUALA LUMPUR: A cough syrup product, Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup, manufactured by QP Pharmachem Ltd (Punjab, India), is not registered in Malaysia, said Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. Read full story
Melaka Museum Board to probe vandalism claims at St Paul’s Church
MELAKA: The state Museum Board (Perzim) will probe claims of vandalism at St Paul’s Church – the oldest church ruins in South-East Asia – in Bandar Hilir here. Read full story
Use Kaamatan festival to foster unity, says Sabah CM
THE Kaamatan festival should be used as a platform to foster unity among people of various races, religions and cultures, especially in Sabah, Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said. He said apart from promoting and preserving traditions and customs through dance, music and traditional attire, the festival also plays a vital role in building a bridge […]
Najib pardon bid not discussed in Pardons Board meeting on April 28
FORMER prime minister Najib Razak’s application for a royal pardon was not discussed in the 59th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, which convened on April 28 at the Istana Negara. The board’s secretary, Khairul Dzaimee Daud, said the application will be discussed at an appropriate time, according to […]