Author - James Lim

RM10.76mil allocation will boost healthcare delivery in Johor, says state MMA

JOHOR BARU: The RM10.76mil allocated in the Johor Budget 2025 will help to improve the quality of healthcare delivery to the people in the state, says medical practitioners. The Johor Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) thanked Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi for announcing initiatives through Core Three: Social Security Network on Thursday (Nov 21). “It was a...

China extends visa-free stay for Malaysians to 30 days starting Nov 30

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians entering China from Nov 30 will be able to enjoy visa-free stays from 15 days currently to 30 days. In a statement posted on the official China Embassy Facebook page on Friday (Nov 22), it stated that the move would start from midnight on Nov 30 until midnight Dec 31, 2025. "China is to...

More ways proposed in Singapore for victims of online harms to seek redress, including getting content blocked

SINGAPORE: Victims of online harms such as cyber bullying and sexual harassment could soon have access to a broad suite of measures to seek redress. They will be able to submit complaints about such harms to a new agency dedicated to enhancing online safety and supporting victims of online harms, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and...

Great discounts on essential items at KLCC’s Rahmah Madani Sale

KUALA LUMPUR: City residents took advantage of the Rahmah Madani Sale, enjoying great discounts on essential items on the second day of the Two Years of Madani Government Programme (2TM) on Saturday (Nov 23). The sales booths which open from 9am to 6pm, offered discounts ranging from 10 per cent to 30 per cent, attracting a...

School bus fare increase inevitable, says association

PETALING JAYA: The increase in school bus fees can't be avoided if the industry is to survive, said the Federation of School Bus Associations Malaysia president Mohd Haron Mohamad Sidik. He said the hike of between 25% to 30% was due to the high maintenance cost and the rise in minimum wage and illegal school bus...

Teenager dies, another hurt after m-bike crashes into car

KOTA KINABALU: A teenager was killed while another sustained injuries after the motorcycle they were riding collided into a car early Friday (Nov 22). The student from SMK Bandaraya in Menggatal near here, had gone out for lunch with a female schoolmate on the motorcycle to buy food from a nearby stall. It is learnt that they...

Almost 40,000 summonses issued to commercial vehicles nationwide so far this year

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 38,367 traffic summonses have been issued to commercial vehicles for various offences so far this year, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. The Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director said the department issued the summonses from January to September, 2024. "We conducted 4,822 operations nationwide this year...

Pang Ron-Su Yin storm into China Masters final

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin smashed into the China Masters final with a stunning win over Hong Kong's world No. 7 Tang Chun Man-Tse Ying Suet. World No. 23 Pang Ron-Su Yin fought brilliantly to come away with a 21-14, 17-21, 21-19 win in 65 minutes at the Shenzhen Gymnasium on...

Soccer-All eyes on Amorim as new Man Utd era begins at Ipswich

(Reuters) - Manchester United begin what they hope will be a journey back towards their former glory as new head coach Ruben Amorim takes charge for the first time away at Ipswich Town on Sunday. As the Premier League returns after the international stoppage, United's trip to Portman Road offers the most intriguing storyline of a...

Kenneth Ma and Moses Chan secure “No.1 brother” status in TVB anniversary group photo

As per tradition, at this year’s annual TVB Anniversary Gala, the TVB artistes gathered for a group photo. This photo has long been an interest not only because it features all the stars in one place, but also because it is widely believed that the positioning of artistes in these photos reflects their status and hierarchy...