HSKLU re-gazetted back as a forest reserve
SHAH ALAM: The re-gazetting of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (HSKLU) spanning an area of 536.7ha, which was previously de-gazetted in 2021, was finalised in the state government meeting two weeks ago, says the Mentri Besar. Read full story
Top marks for UTM initiatives
JOHOR BARU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has been recognised as the top-ran-king institution globally for Sustainable Development Goals 7 (SDG 7) that focuses on affordable and clean energy. Read full story
Caterer becomes victim of an expensive prank
KOTA KINABALU: When caterer Jolene Robin received an order for 150 lunch sets with beverages over three consecutive days, she was excited. Read full story
Staring into the eye of the crocodile still holds crowds
LANGKAWI: It’s really eyeball-to-eyeball action when a trainer handles a crocodile weighing almost a tonne, a courageous act given the unpredictability of a predator that is extremely difficult to read. Read full story
The ‘white van’ scourge of tourism
KOTA KINABALU: White vans ferrying tourists from airports or parked near shopping malls, hotels and tourist attractions are a familiar sight in Sabah. Read full story
Value in cleaning school toilets
KUALA LUMPUR: Getting pupils to take turns to wash school toilets should not be viewed negatively, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Many struggling to ‘live decently’
PETALING JAYA: The move to review income classification to ensure effective delivery of assistance is timely as many are affected by the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic instability of recent years, say experts. Read full story
Forget holidays abroad, even eating out is a luxury for many M40s
PETALING JAYA: A business owner who was once in the upper-income bracket has been forced to downgrade her lifestyle due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and increasing cost of living. Read full story
Tourists may be misguided by the untrained
GEORGE TOWN: Taxi drivers and hotel staff moonlighting as tour guides could lead to tourists being misinformed about Penang. Read full story
Historical Melaka facing same problem
MELAKA: Illegal tour guides are tarnishing the image of Melaka, says a seasoned tourism player. Read full story