PASIR MAS: The shortage of rice supply after the padi farming industry was affected by floods will addressed by reducing the price of imported white rice, effective on Sunday (Dec 1). Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic) said that the shortage was inevitable as padi farming has been the most severely affected...
ALOR SETAR: Several Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates affected by the floods in the state feel relieved as they will be relocated to temporary hostels in preparation for their exams. Muhammad Zairil Baharnordin, 17, a student from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Seri Gunong, shared that after his house in Alor Gonchar was submerged up to chest...
KOTA BHARU: A total of 230 electrical substations in eight districts in Kelantan have had their supply cut off due to flooding as of 6pm on Sunday (Dec 1). The eight districts are Pasir Mas, Machang, Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, Pasir Puteh, Tumpat, Bachok and Kuala Krai. TNB Careline, via its Facebook page, said it did this...
FEW natural elements have contributed as much to modern technology as metals, and of all the various metals in existence, one is particularly ubiquitous: copper. As early as primary school, children are taught about copper’s exceptional electrical conductivity. Many readers will have fond memories of science experiments with copper wires! Copper is widely used in electrical wiring,...
PUTRAJAYA: The concern of a Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) student from Sabah about the possibility that she may not get a scholarship because her mother has not yet obtained permanent resident status (PR) has caught the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This was voiced by Stephanie Juditha Sebastian during a dialogue session with...
SINGAPORE: It was minutes to midnight when two amateur photographers wandering near one of Singapore’s few remaining natural streams chanced across a slumbering snake they had never seen before. Forest streams like Lorong Banir in northern Singapore are increasingly rare amid the city-state’s expansive urbanisation, and in recent years, the delicate habitat has drawn nature enthusiasts...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the only human disease that has been officially eradicated until now is smallpox. This means that there is no longer any new smallpox case detected globally. Among the diseases targeted for eradication in the future is polio – but how achievable is this mission? What is polio? Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a...
Hong Kong actor Moses Chan recently turned heads during his work trip to China, proving he’s not just a superstar on screen but also a star husband off it. A video circulating on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu shows the 53-year-old TVB actor at a Christian Dior boutique in Nanjing, reportedly purchasing a luxurious Lady D-Lite...
JOHOR BARU: A 61-year-old New Zealand citizen lost RM216,000 after falling for an online investment scam, here. Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh said the victim lodged a police report on Thursday (Nov 28), sharing that the incident began on Oct 2 this year. “He was contacted by a man who introduced himself as Michael...
As a motivational speaker, Ong Boo Siong has conducted over 3,000 talks nationwide since 2009, inspiring students, parents and corporate figures. A talented guitarist, he is also working on a poetry book set for release early next year. The bachelor’s degree in social science (humanities and sociology) holder from Universiti Sains Malaysia is currently pursuing a masters...
