Author - De Fa Wang

Dr Wee fact-checks Kampar MP’s claims on EPF’s MAHB shares sale

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has fact-checked claims made by Kampar MP Chong Zhemin on the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) sale of Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares. "There are a lot of errors stated by the Kampar MP in the video published by DAP. "YB Chong, you still don't understand and have swayed...

Ailing pope thanks doctors as condition improves

VATICAN City (AFP): Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person. The 88-year-old, in Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14, issued a written Angelus in which he thanked those who volunteer to help others in need,...

Terengganu and Sabah share spoils in thrilling draw

KUALA LUMPUR: The race for third place in the Super League remains wide open after Terengganu and Sabah played out a 2-2 draw at the Sultan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Kuala Terengganu on Friday (March 7). Terengganu, currently third in the standings, were closely pursued by Sabah, with a win offering a crucial advantage to either...

Relieved consumers hope for fast solutions over bottled cooking oil shortage

JOHOR BARU: Consumers are relieved that the government is taking steps to stabilise the supply of bottled cooking oil in the market and hope that quick actions can be implemented. Homemaker Siti Nadirah Mohd Noh, 41, hopes the cooking oil shortage will be resolved before Hari Raya Aidilfitri as demand is expected to rise. “My family usually...

A gridlock crisis brewing

PETALING JAYA: The vehicles are lined up for kilometres in Shah Alam, but it is not a jam caused by an accident or road works. It’s the queue outside the Puspakom vehicle inspection centre there. The centres in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur are facing severe congestion and players in the logistics industry are now appealing for intervention...

Fixed fares from Batik Air

SUBANG: Batik Air has rolled out its Hari Raya fixed fares for flights to Sabah and Sarawak to ease festive travel. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the initiative, launched in collaboration with the government, will see fares capped at RM319 for flights to Sarawak and RM379 for Sabah. He said the move reflects the airline’s understanding of...

Unpaid footballer resorts to selling drinks

AFTER enduring eight months without pay, footballer Mohammad Gopi Rizqi, 36, has taken to selling drinks outside his home during the month of fasting. He and his wife, Nor Hidayah Roslan, 38, decided to start a small business after his salary was delayed for several months, according to Utusan Malaysia. “We made the move to sell drinks,...

‘Let us be forgiving and fair’

IPOH: The proposed suspension of Era FM radio station will affect the livelihood of the entire staff, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan (pic). The MIC deputy president said the suggestion by the Malaysian Multimedia and Communications Commission (MCMC) appears harsh as everyone else who works there would suffer because of the mistake committed by a few. Saravanan,...

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Australia have agreed to set up a joint higher education working group, which will include cooperating on technical and vocational skills training. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, through a Facebook post on Thursday (March 6), said the agreement was reached in a courtesy call to him from Australian...

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms and strong winds expected in six states

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds have been forecast for Selangor, Perak, Johor and Kuala Lumpur. In an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department at 9am on Thursday (March 6), thunderstorms are expected over the state of Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Kuala Lumpur. Also affected are Perak (Hilir Perak), Selangor (Sabak Bernam,...