Devotees turn to artificial flowers to cut costs
GEORGE TOWN: The low supply of flowers coupled with people cutting down on expenses for non-essential items are driving devotees to opt for artificial flowers for this Wesak Day celebration. Read full story
Improved BSI eases Causeway congestion
JOHOR BARU: There’s been smoother traffic on the Causeway thanks to welcome improvements at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex here. Read full story
It is not okay to abuse kids, say activists
KUALA LUMPUR: The court’s decision to jail Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali for the neglect and abuse of Bella should serve as a lesson for those working in childcare, say activists. Read full story
Siti Bainun made up Bella hot water scenario, concludes judge
THE Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today found that Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali’s testimony that Bella, a teenage girl with Down syndrome, was injured by hot water from a flask, was fabricated. Judge Izralizam Sanusi said Siti Bainun testified that on May 6 to 9, 2021, she and her housemate, Noor Marliana Ramlee, […]
PSG set for Messi divorce after suspending superstar
PARIS Saint-Germain’s relationship with Lionel Messi is set to end after two underwhelming years following the French champions’ decision to suspend the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. Greeted as a hero by adoring supporters when he arrived in Paris from Barcelona in August 2021, Messi was supposed […]
Be 'eyes and ears' to prevent abuse of disabled children, Ras Adiba urges public
KUALA LUMPUR: The public should serve as the “eyes and ears” to ensure that abuse cases involving children with disabilities do not happen again, said Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi. Read full story
Bella case: Siti Bainun fabricated hot water incident, says judge
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here found that Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali’s testimony that Bella, a teenage girl with Down syndrome, was injured by hot water from a flask was fabricated because the incident never occurred. Read full story
Kelantan battles week-long landfill blaze
KELANTAN’s Fire and Rescue Department will work around the clock to stamp out a smouldering landfill in Beris Lalang, Bachok, to improve air quality that has been worsening due to the week-long fire. Its director Zainal Madasin said the landfill, which caught fire April 25, apparently caused by the hot weather, has been divided into […]
EU eyes ‘blacklist’ of corrupt people worldwide
THE European Union unveiled proposals today to crack down on corruption in the bloc, including a plan to “blacklist” non-EU citizens accused of corruption worldwide. The plans come just months after a bribery scandal in the European Parliament rocked the EU and after a 2022 survey showed corruption remained a serious concern for EU citizens, […]
Suggestions can be made to tackle environmental issues in Sabah through MPAS, says Liew
KOTA KINABALU: Recommendations can be made to advise the government on how to tackle environmental issues and provide direction to ensure sustainable development in Sabah through the Council of Environment Protection (MPAS), says Datuk Christina Liew. Read full story