Traders, consumers hail Putrajaya’s vending machine scheme
PUTRAJAYA’s scheme allowing food entrepreneurs to earn extra income by investing in self-service vending machines is paying off, said participants. Under the People’s Income Initiative (PII), which targets food sellers from low-income segments, participants are furnished with vending machines, trading space and equipment.
Suicidal tendencies can be detected, prevented, say experts
SEVERAL factors could lead to suicidal thoughts in teenagers but these could be prevented if parents were able to detect warning signs early, a psychologist said. Associate Professor Fauziah Mohd Sa’ad of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris told The Malaysian Insight that mental health, one’s surroundings, and family relationships were among factors that affected a suicidal teenager.
US slaps sanctions on Sudan warring sides as ceasefire crumbles
THE United States announced sanctions yesterday on Sudanese leaders it blames for the breakdown of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a Khartoum market. For nearly seven weeks, Khartoum and other parts of Sudan have been gripped by deadly fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid […]
Daughter allegedly beats elderly mum to death
A WOMAN allegedly beat her elderly mother to death at a house in Tambun Tulang early yesterday morning. Arau district police chief Ahmad Mohsin Md Rodi, in a statement last night said they received a call from Tuanku Fauziah Hospital in Kangar at 5.30am reporting the death of the 74-year-old woman.
Coach hopeful Messi gets good welcome in ‘last game’ for PSG
PARIS Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said yesterday he hopes fans will give Lionel Messi a cordial reception in his final game at their Parc des Princes home. The game on Saturday against Clermont will mark the end of Messi’s two-year stay at Qatar-backed PSG, who have already been crowned Ligue 1 champions for a record […]
Consumers going for solar panels to cut costs
PETALING JAYA: Solar panel companies are seeing more demand from consumers after Putrajaya said it was ending electricity subsidies for rich households. Read full story
Some taking impending higher electricity bills seriously, most aren’t
PETALING JAYA: Despite the possibility of higher electricity bills in the near future, high-income households are taking a wait-and-see approach before deciding whether to change their consumption patterns. Read full story
Sikhs gathering in Johor for annual sporting event
JOHOR BARU: Some 1,500 participants from the Sikh community are coming together for an annual sporting event observed by them for decades. Read full story
Saving on power bill with ‘rooftop generators’
SHAH ALAM: A retiree whose electricity bill used to be around RM1,200 a month is smiling now because it has gone down to about RM200 a month after he had 25 solar panels put up. Read full story
Small steps, big impacts
Star Golden Hearts Award celebrates unsung heroes with a bigger boost. Read full story