TENDER evaluations for the hiring of contractors by the Public Works Department (JKR) are carried out comprehensively, taking into account applicants’ past performance, technical capability and financial standing, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic). Read full story
PTPTN travel ban targets defaulters
TRAVEL restrictions for National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers will only apply to defaulters who can repay their loans but choose not to do so or those working overseas, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Kula slams call to scrap clerkship pathway
DEPUTY Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran has slammed a proposal by an opposition MP to abolish the clerkship pathway programme for non-law graduates, calling it unfair to underprivileged Malaysians. Read full story
Six nabbed over alleged false claims for flight tickets worth RM1.3mil, says Sabah MACC
KOTA KINABALU: Four civil servants attached to a federal agency and two travel agency staff members were arrested in connection with false travel claims amounting to RM1.3mil. Read full story
Outcomes of Indian PM’s visit, TB clusters among focus in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: Trade outcomes and regional security following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia, as well as the latest status of tuberculosis (TB) clusters, are among the issues to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Feb 10). Read full story
Blooming cakes bring tasty blessings
GUA MUSANG: No Chinese New Year celebration is complete without Fa Gao, a traditional dessert that bursts open like a blooming flower, bringing a cheerful splash of colour to the festive table. Read full story
Matching art for year of Fire Horse
GEORGE TOWN: Galloping into the Year of the Horse, artist Jason Min’s latest body of work moves beyond conventional Chinese brush painting. Read full story
Military to assist AKPS
KLANG: The Armed Forces have pledged their commitment to assist the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) in strengthening their ranks, says AKPS director-general Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain. Read full story
Melaka probing Spider-Man and Spider-Girl
MELAKA: Authorities are investigating a case involving a man dressed as Spider-Man who allegedly brought a seven-year-old girl from Terengganu to solicit money from tourists in the historic city. Read full story
Activist: Exposure to toxic trash fuels chronic illnesses
PETALING JAYA: Respiratory illnesses, exposure to toxic emissions and chronic diseases are just some of the possible health impacts on Malaysians as a result of illegally exported waste entering our country. Read full story