MB wants contraflow lane at CIQs to overcome congestion
THE Johor government recommended that a contraflow lane be activated at the customs, immigration and quarantine complexes (CIQs) at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) in Johor Baru and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) in Iskandar Puteri to overcome congestion. Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said traffic at the two locations were congested because of […]
Father killed, two daughters injured as car plunges into ravine in Labuan
LABUAN: A 48-year-old father was killed while his two daughters suffered injuries when a Perodua Kancil they were travelling in plunged into a ravine in Kg Layangan here on Friday (June 2) night. Read full story
France avoid S&P credit downgrade but concerns persist
FRANCE managed to avoid a fresh credit downgrade from a leading rating agency on Friday, despite mounting concern over the country’s surging national debt. Leading ratings agency Fitch in April lowered its rating on France’s debt, which is approaching €3 (RM14.6) trillion.
Baby girl abused at childcare centre in Batu Caves
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have confirmed that a baby girl shown being abused in a video that went viral on social media recently was from an incident that occurred on May 21 at a childcare centre in Taman Samudera, Batu Caves here. Read full story
Two more held in connection with carjacking incident in Penang
KEPALA BATAS: Police have detained another two men in connection with the carjacking incident at the Jalan Bagan Lalang traffic light near here on Wednesday, which went viral on social media. Read full story
Thousands ordered to flee advancing wildfires in Quebec
CANADA is facing a catastrophic spring wildfire season with massive and powerful blazes out of control in all corners of the country, and thousands more people displaced yesterday. “This is a scary time for a lot of people from coast to coast to coast,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, alluding to the vastness of a […]
Stocks rise after bumper US jobs report, debt breakthrough
STOCK markets rallied yesterday, closing out the week on a high in the United States following a bumper jobs report and a deal in Congress to avert a potentially catastrophic debt default. The stronger-than-expected employment data released yesterday morning suggests the US economy remains resilient despite concerted action from the Federal Reserve to suppress demand […]
Green groups: Govt must enact anti-haze law, stop causes at source
PETALING JAYA: Environmental non-governmental organisations are demanding the Malaysian government enact the anti-haze law to safeguard the environment from companies that cause haze pollution. Read full story
Making houses more accessible
PETALING JAYA: Property developers are always willing to talk to the government and other stakeholders on sustainable ways to make houses more accessible for all Malaysians, especially low-income earners. Read full story
Law to be amended to implement seven-day paternity leave in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has agreed to amend an article under the Sabah Labour Ordinance with regards to seven-day paternity leave which has yet to be enforced in the state. Read full story