Sarawak expects 4 million tourists by year end
SARAWAK Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Abdul Karim Hamzah said visitor arrivals to the state could hit 4 million by year’s end, beating official projections by 33%. Karim, at the Bung Bratak Day in Bau on Monday, said if the sharp uptrend continues, the state government’s initial 3 million target could be reached […]
Analysts predict more seats for Umno in Selangor
UMNO could retain five seats in Selangor while winning a few more if allowed to compete in Malay-majority areas, political analysts said. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia lecturer Mazlan Ali said the party should focus on Malay-majority areas while Pakatan Harapan (PH) could compete in other areas.
King Charles III crowned in UK’s first coronation since 1953
CHARLES III was crowned monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth realms yesterday at Britain’s first coronation for 70 years, in a ceremony steeped in a millennium of ritual and spectacle. Charles, 74, became the oldest sovereign yet to be crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey, after a lifetime as heir to his late mother […]
‘Pay attention to stagnant wages’
PETALING JAYA: Wages in Malaysia have stagnated over the past decade due to a series of structural problems which include increased competition from globalisation, as well as the education system struggling to meet evolving demands, say economists. Read full story
Perikatan: No SDs here, our focus is on state polls
PETALING JAYA: Opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) has denied its MPs have signed statutory declarations (SDs) as part of a plot to topple the unity government. Read full story
Civil defence force to intensify member’s training after A-G report
KUANTAN: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) will intensify training for its members and volunteers, especially on emergency medical aid, in an effort to optimise services for the public. Read full story
Perak MB says his words on reserve land were twisted
IPOH: Some quarters have manipulated his statement on the issue of Malay reserve land in the state, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full story
Covid-19 measures to remain for now
SEGAMAT: For the time being, Malaysia will maintain it’s current measures against Covid-19 even as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the pandemic is no longer a global public health emergency. Read full story
Bung Moktar pays ‘sincere’ visit to Hajiji after surgery
KOTA KINABALU: A viral photo of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor embracing Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is raising questions on whether they had buried the hatchet. Read full story
Ministry to set up big data system on vegetable supply
SHAH ALAM: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is working on setting up a big data system to obtain real-time information on vegetable supply in this country, says its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story