Sabah labour ordinance to be amended, says deputy minister
THE Sabah Labour Ordinance (Chapter 67) will be amended so that employees in the state get the same benefits as workers in Peninsular Malaysia, Deputy Human Resources Minister Mustapha Sakmud said. In his response to the case of a man from Sabah whose wife died after giving birth, where the man was only given leave […]
Paris Court of Appeal favours Malaysia, sets aside award to Sulu heirs
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia has won the battle to set aside a Paris Arbitration Court’s purported award of US$14.94bil to the self-claimed heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate. Read full story
Six pupils suffer minor injuries in Tawau accident
KOTA KINABALU: Six primary school children aged 10 to 12 old sustained minor injuries after the van they were in met with an accident in Tawau on Tuesday (June 6). Read full story
Mt Kinabalu Climbathon to make a comeback, says Liew
KOTA KINABALU: There are plans to have the iconic Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon, last held six years ago, to make a comeback as soon as next year, says Datuk Christina Liew. Read full story
‘Kedah owns Penang’ issue: Cops to record Sanusi’s statement on June 7
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will call up Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor on Wednesday (June 7) in connection with his statement that Penang belongs to the state. Read full story
Failed opportunity for Dewan Rakyat to scrutinise AG report due to Opposition’s refusal to debate, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition MPs have denied the Dewan Rakyat a chance to scrutinise the Audit Report 2021 Series 2, which highlights the irregularities during Covid-19 pandemic, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othmad Said. Read full story
Pharmaceutical company Colourcon picks Johor to set up manufacturing plant, says exco member
JOHOR BARU: Colourcon Inc, a world leader in the development, supply and support of formulated products for the pharmaceutical industry, has chosen Johor as the destination for its first manufacturing plant in South-East Asia, says Lee Ting Han. Read full story
Johor MACC arrests civil servant over bribery
JOHOR BARU: A civil servant has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) here for allegedly taking bribes amounting to RM20,000 over a period of two years. Read full story
Customer ran amok in restaurant after being called 'pak cik', say cops
SUBANG JAYA: He wasn’t called “baby” so he ran amok, injuring a four year old. Read full story
Ringgit lower v dollar on concerns over China’s economy
THE ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, weighed down by concerns over China’s economic and financial stability as well as weaker oil prices, an analyst said. At 6pm, the local note traded lower at 4.6055/6100 versus the greenback from Friday’s closing of 4.5745/5785.