Author - James Lim

Workplace hand injuries on the rise

Urgent need for stricter safety regulations to prevent such incidents, says DOSH PETALING JAYA: Occupational injury involving the hand, including the loss and permanent disablement of fingers, has been rising across various industries nationwide. This prompted the Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) to step in to address the matter amid growing concerns. DOSH deputy director-general (occupational safety)...

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Russian army ‘trying to create impression’ of Easter ceasefire

(Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that the Russian army is making a pretence of an Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin, continuing overnight attempts to inflict front-line losses on Ukraine. "In general, as of Easter morning, we can say that the Russian army is trying to create a general impression of a...

Political secretary to PM appointed Indera Mahkota PKR chief

PETALING JAYA: The Prime Minister's political secretary Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi has been appointed Indera Mahkota division chief after winning the post uncontested in the PKR 2025 party polls Ahmad Farhan pledged to continue mobilising members, including those who stood as rivals, and work as a team. "A far greater task lies ahead, which is to reclaim...

Sultan of Kedah wants state govt to boost revenue for development

ALOR SETAR: The Sultan of Kedah, Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, has called for the state government to boost revenue to implement planned development initiatives and ensure the well-being of the people. He also emphasised the importance of minimising revenue leakage, stating that such losses weaken the state's financial position. "Continuous enforcement must be carried out,...

Wrongly displayed Jalur Gemilang in KL mall receives five police reports

KUALA LUMPUR: Another incident of the Jalur Gemilang allegedly wrongly displayed in a shopping mall exhibition here has led to at least five police reports lodged. Lembah Pantai MP Datuk Fahmi Fadzil urged action against the display of incomplete or inaccurate versions of the Jalur Gemilang. The latest incident followed the authorities’ ongoing action against Chinese-language Sin...

Tackling AI misuse among students

KUCHING: A high-level brainstorming session to tackle the growing misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly among school students on social media, is on the cards, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Women, Family and Community Development Minis­ter said the session, to take place soon, will explore possible amendments to existing laws and strengthen enforcement mechanisms to...

Setting the stage for the next 50 years

PETALING JAYA: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Malaysia, starting today, marks a new strategic chapter for Malaysia-China relations, with key industry players hoping for stronger and deeper bilateral trade in high potential sectors that will mutually benefit both nations. Malaysia-China Friendship Association president Datuk Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan said the visit will be meaningful...

QuickCheck: Is there a town that uses mirrors to help combat seasonal depression?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression, is a form of depression associated with seasonal changes, especially in the fall and winter, where there is little to no sunlight. But what can a town, nestled in a deep alley high in the mountains, do to get sunlight when it is deprived of it for...

May the Ship of China-Malaysia Friendship Sail Toward an Even Brighter Future

At the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, I will soon pay a state visit to Malaysia. This will be my second visit to your beautiful country in 12 years. I look forward to experiencing Malaysia's remarkable progress and transformation in person, and meeting with Malaysian friends to celebrate our friendship and...