by Jeff Yong The Year of the Dragon is upon us. Many I am sure are…
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6 including 5 cops detained for processing ketum leaves
MELAKA, Feb 6: Six men, including five police officers, were arrested at a house in Alor…
Early incentive payments to civil servants on Feb 23, says PM
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6: The Early Incentive Payment of RM2,000 to all civil servants grade 56 and below…
Police identify three traffic “blackspots” in Negeri Sembilan
NILAI, Feb 6: Police advise motorists to be vigilant at three blackspot locations where fatal accidents…
Curb use of “energy sticks”, says education minister
NILAI, Feb 6: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called on parents and schools to work together…
Lorry driver charged with murder of baby nephew
PETALING JAYA, Feb 6: A lorry driver was charged in the Magistrate’s Court today with the…
2 cops held over ATM robbery probe
KUALA TERENGGANU, Feb 6: A police officer with the rank of ASP and a sergeant were…
Headmistress caught for false claims
KUALA TERENGGANU, Feb 6 : A headmistress has been remanded for six days in connection with false claims…
The Lavish Charade of School Graduations: A Costly Extravaganza Most Parents Can Hardly Afford
by Rahim Said In a world where school graduations have morphed into opulent hotel affairs, parents…
Penang to host global advertising congress from March 6 to 8
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 2: Penang has been selected to host the 45th International Advertising Association (IAA)…
52 deaths from vehicles on fire in 2023, says Fire Dept chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2: Fifty-two people died and 148 injured from 3,592 cases of vehicles having caught…
Fire Dept to receive two new helicopters to bring fleet to 11
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2: The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is set to receive two new AgustaWestland AW139…
No directive for Kemas preschools to hold graduation ceremonies in hotels
KOTA SAMARAHAN, Feb 2: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development has not issued any directive…
Indonesia relaxes Golden Visa requirements for investors in new capital
JAKARTA, Feb. 2: Indonesia has relaxed its Golden Visa requirements for investors in the new capital…
Federal Constitution Gives Agong Power to Grant Pardons
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the power to grant pardons, reprieves and respites…
Phasmophobia – a word that describes the chills down the spines of those scared of ghosts
by Trailerman Sam There you are sitting alone, in the late evening, and your nose catches…
The twists and turns of a cab driver during a presidential campaign
Book review by Sebastian Lim Title: The Driver Author: Mark Dawson Publisher: Welbeck ISBN: 9781787397057 John…
Another Sigma Force thriller amidst the chills
Book review by Sebastian Lim Title: The Last Odyssey Author: James Rollins Publisher: William Morrow ISBN:…
Renewed thrust to boost English language skills in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31: University Book Store Malaysia (UBSM) and Universiti Malaya Library held a presentation…
KL Hospital investigating two cases of alleged ventilator failure
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28: The Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) is investigating allegations of ventilator failure in two…
Anwar says Opposition MPs losing confidence in their own parties
IPOH, Jan 28: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes that more opposition Members of Parliament (MPs)…
RM1.34 billion losses from online scams in 2023, says Teo Nie Ching
KULAI, Jan 28: The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) recorded losses of RM1.34 billion, in 33,234…
Sekinchan-style rice planting practice to go nationwide
PASIR PUTEH, Jan 28: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) aims to implement the…
20 tonnes of rice sold out in less than 2 hours at Ipoh’s Madani “Cheapest Sale”
IPOH, Jan 28: A total of 20 tonnes of imported white rice were sold out in less…