Johor temple gets RM1mil state allocation
JOHOR Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced a RM1mil allocation for the Raja Maha Mariamman Temple in Johor Baru, Malaysia Nanban reported. Read full story
Making proactive efforts to preserve ecosystem for future generations
PETALING JAYA: From engaging in coral replanting projects to capping the number of participants per dive, conservationists and divers are doing all they can to ensure the preservation of coral reefs in Malaysia. Read full story
A new beginning with Unity Week
NATIONAL Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (pic) is not a person who gets excited easily. He has a calm and composed personality but as the country celebrates its first Unity Week, the Sarawakian politician cannot hide his enthusiasm. Read full story
Rakan Muda aims to unite Malaysian youth
KUALA LUMPUR: The Rakan Muda programme, which was popular in the 1990s, will be used as a tool to unite Malaysian youth from all walks of life, says Hannah Yeoh. Read full story
Anti-hopping law will be tabled, says Sabah Speaker
KOTA KINABALU: The state government has informed the Sabah Speaker that the anti-hopping law will be tabled, but it is yet to be known if this will happen during the four-day state assembly meeting beginning May 22. Read full story
RM100k-a-day online gambling racket busted in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: An online gambling racket here was raking in about RM100,000 daily, making about RM3mil in its first month of operation alone. Read full story
Cautious optimism in Thailand
PETALING JAYA: Thais in Malaysia are looking forward to having a new prime minister but are apprehensive about what the resounding win by the Opposition in the country’s May 14 general election will bring, given the nation’s political history. Read full story
S’wak owners urged to get pets vaccinated for rabies
PETALING JAYA: With 11 cases of rabies in the state this year – nine of them fatal – dog owners in Sarawak have been told to ensure their pets are vaccinated against the disease. Read full story
‘More direct flights to China will help 3.5 million target’
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is hoping to have more direct and chartered flights from China via strategic collaborations with airlines to achieve its target of 3.5 million Chinese tourist arrivals this year, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Read full story
Water woes spell big biz
KOTA BARU: Kelantan’s water supply problem is proving to be a boon for tube well drillers. Read full story