King and Queen convey Gawai Day greetings
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have conveyed Gawai Day greetings to all those celebrating the occasion. Read full story
Leaptec collaborative partner, Desan Shipyards unveils innovative technologies
PETALING JAYA: Desan Shipyard, a leading shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) company, successfully participated in the 16th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2023. Read full story
Wealth of Malaysia’s 50 richest on Forbes list rises to US$81.6 billion
THE collective wealth of tycoons on the 2023 Forbes list of Malaysia’s 50 Richest edged up to US$81.6 billion (RM376.4 billion) from US$80.5 billion last year despite a dip in the stock market, according to Forbes Asia. “After rising 8.7% in 2022 on the back of a rebound in domestic consumer spending, Malaysia’s economy is […]
Singaporeans with dementia find their groove at silent disco
UNDER flashing disco lights, residents at a Singapore care home held hands and danced to golden oldies as part of an initiative to help those with dementia. They grooved to hits from the 1940s to the 1980s for about an hour in a silent disco format, listening to the tunes via headphones.
Govt to discuss new Covid SOP in June
THE Health Ministry (MOH) will discuss the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) in mid-June, following an announcement by the World Health Organization that Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said her ministry is taking a heedful approach before making any announcement, considering Malaysia still has local areas of infection, […]
Hadi says Pakatan’s non-Muslims unfit to lead country
PAKATAN Harapan (PH) is unfit to be the government and lead the country because the coalition is dominated by non-Muslim parties, said PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang. He said today’s government is weak because it is not led by a Malay-Muslim party.
Taiwan, US to sign trade deal
THE United States and Taiwan will sign a trade deal today, Taipei said, in a move likely to stoke tensions between Beijing and Washington over the island. The Office of Trade Negotiations in Taipei said the first batch of agreements under “The US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade” will be inked in Washington at 10am […]
From critic to cheerleader: Bersatu puzzled over Lokman's appointment to head govt's media unit
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Lokman Noor Adam’s appointment as the head of the unity government’s media unit has been questioned by Bersatu. Read full story
Health Ministry to discuss Covid-19 SOPs in mid-June, says Dr Zaliha
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will hold a meeting in the middle of June to discuss the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), following the announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that Covid-19 is no longer categorised as a global health emergency. Read full story
Factory worker fined RM1,000 for causing hurt to wife in tug-of-war over sick child
MELAKA: A factory worker was fined RM1,000 by the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court here Thursday (June 1) for voluntarily causing hurt to his wife during a tug-of-war over their seven-month-old child. Read full story