Hot weather also affects farmers, rubber smallholders' yields
KUALA LUMPUR: The heatwave phenomenon in the country not only restricts the daily activities of the public but has also affected the yield of farmers and rubber smallholders, especially in Jempol (Negri Sembilan) and Padang Terap (Kedah), which had recorded level one (alert) weather status. Read full story
Over RM15mil allocated to 63 independent Chinese schools
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM15.75mil has been allocated to 63 independent Chinese schools in a continued government initiative. Read full story
Water supply at six dams in Perlis, Kedah and Penang still at critical levels
PUTRAJAYA: The water supply at six dams in Perlis, Kedah and Penang is currently still at critical levels, says the National Water Services Commission (SPAN). Read full story
Cops on the hunt for suspect who brutally assaulted man
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are tracking down a 42-year-old man who allegedly beat a victim, resulting in a brain haemorrhage and a broken skull. Read full story
Four nabbed at Sibu airport for attempting to smuggle RM2.5mil worth of bird’s nests
SIBU: Four men have been arrested at Sibu Airport after they tried to smuggle 883kg of bird’s nests worth RM2.5mil. Read full story
Three stranded M'sians in Sudan arrive in Jeddah, expected to return to Malaysia on May 7
PUTRAJAYA: Three Malaysians, who were previously trapped in Sudan following the armed conflict, have safely landed at King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, early Friday (May 5). Read full story
Ferry to Batam catches fire, Malaysians among 62 passengers safe
SINGAPORE: A fire broke out in the engine room of a Singapore-registered passenger ferry “QUEEN STAR 2” as it was sailing from the republic to Batam this afternoon (May 5), according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Read full story
Strengthen EAIC, reform MACC
THE Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) was established to address issues of integrity and boost public confidence in enforcement agencies.
Wagner chief threatens to pull fighters from Bakhmut
THE head of Russian paramilitary group Wagner today said he would pull his fighters from the front line in Ukraine because of ammunition shortages, berating army chiefs in a grisly video. “On May 10, 2023, we will have to hand over our positions in Bakhmut to units of the defence ministry and withdraw Wagner units […]
Ringgit ends at 2-week high v dollar
THE ringgit continued to get a boost from overnight policy rate hikes and the weakening US dollar amid heavy bets that the Federal Reserve appears to be reaching its terminal rate soon with a smaller rate rise. At 6pm, the local note rose to its two-week high of 4.4350/4400 versus the US dollar from Wednesday’s […]