RM1.48mil to be used for finding Hawari on Mt Everest
KUALA LUMPUR: An allocation of RM1.48mil will be channelled to search and rescue (SAR) efforts for Malaysian climber Muhammad Hawari Hashim who went missing on Mount Everest, says the Youth and Sports Ministry. Read full story
16 nationwide heat-related illnesses recorded so far
PETALING JAYA: The nationwide tally of heat-related illnesses now stands at 16, says the Health Ministry as it continues to monitor such cases amid the ongoing hot spell. Read full story
New pitcher plant discovered
SERDANG: A group of scientists from the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) discovered a new variety of pitcher plant in the Rompin state park in Pahang and the Setiu Wetlands in Terengganu about two months ago. Read full story
Minimum wage poser for smaller firms
PETALING JAYA: For small companies, which have just about one month to implement the RM1,500 minimum wage, there seem to be a wide range of problems still besetting them Read full story
Man high on drugs shot dead during hostage situation
IPOH: A man, who was under the influence of drugs, threatened to slash his mother but ended up being shot dead by police during a standoff at his home in Hutan Melintang, Hilir Perak. Read full story
Cops probing triad link to cases of bullying in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Police are investigating the possible involvement of triads in recent cases of bullying at two schools in Butterworth and Balik Pulau. Read full story
Beach shut for public safety
KOTA KINABALU: Poor water quality and security concerns have led to the closure of a section of Kota Kinabalu’s iconic Tanjung Aru beach, says Tanjung Aru Eco-Development Sdn Bhd (TAED). Read full story
INTERACTIVE: Why so many of our kids are drowning and what can be done
Drowning is one of the top causes of death among children. Find out what are the risk factors, who are the most vulnerable and how to prevent the tragedy from happening. Read full story