As the mercury rises, so does water use
JOHOR BARU: Consumers are taking more showers and watering their plants more often as the sweltering weather continues. Read full story
Hope for a bright 5G future
PETALING JAYA: While many Malaysians are looking forward to using 5G connectivity, they are also hoping for better security, wider coverage and affordable data rates. Read full story
Veggie farmers seek govt’s help to expedite big data system
GEORGE TOWN: A big data system on vegetable supply in the country should be implemented and spearheaded by related agencies such as the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama). Read full story
‘This year, Everest defeated us’
SEPANG: The death of a Malaysian while climbing Mt Everest, with another one still missing, has brought tears to the eyes of national solo climber T. Ravichandran. Read full story
SFC confiscated bird’s nest stocks without reasonable justification, says Tiong
SIBU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has described the act of the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in forcibly confiscating bird’s nest stocks without reasonable justification as “little Napoleons”. Read full story
Azmin: I’ll abide by Perikatan leadership's decision if ordered to contest in Selangor polls
SHAH ALAM: Former Selangor mentri besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali says he will abide by Perikatan Nasional’s decision if he is asked to contest in the coming state polls. Read full story
Ukraine denies fall of Bakhmut, says advancing in suburbs
UKRAINE today denied Bakhmut had fallen to Russian troops in the longest battle of the war and said it was instead advancing around the suburbs, making it “very difficult” for Russian troops to stay in the devastated city. A day after President Vladimir Putin congratulated his troops and private mercenary group Wagner who claimed to […]
Kelantan allocates RM4.5 million for 9,034 senior citizens
THE Kelantan Social Welfare Department allocates RM4.5 million for the monthly expenses of 9,034 senior citizens aged 60 and above across the state. Its director Said Sidup said the department also spends more than RM1.3 million a month to help bedridden patients by providing assistance of RM500 a month through their respective caregivers.
Australian climber dies on Everest in 10th fatality this season
AN Australian climber has died on Everest, his expedition organiser said today, in the 10th fatality on the world’s highest peak this climbing season. Jason Bernard Kennison, 40, who reportedly survived a bad car crash in 2006, died after becoming unwell yesterday, Asian Trekking said.
Improve country’s image, says Tiong
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called for efforts to safeguard the country’s image as tourism activities pick up and some issues have surfaced. Read full story