DHAKA - Md. Rakibul Ahsan was finishing a logo he had designed for a foreign client as the deadline fast approached. Just before he could hit send, Bangladesh's internet was shut down, stranding him and the rest of the country offline. Student-led protests against quotas for highly sought-after government jobs led to violent clashes that killed...
SHAH ALAM: The government will now determine the locations for distributing subsidised cooking oil packets to retail outlets to prevent further leakage of controlled goods, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (pic). The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister explained that previously, packaging companies were responsible for deciding distribution locations and deliveries, based on demand. "In the past,...
JOHOR BARU: The mother of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui has taken to social media to express her gratitude to the public and police for their help in bringing her daughter home safely. In a post on Facebook on Friday (July 26), Leo Qieo Xin, 37, said she is now prepared to return to work, knowing...
PETALING JAYA: The government will give a six-month grace period in the first phase of electronic invoicing implementation, which will commence on Aug 1. Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) chief executive officer Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said in a press conference on Friday (July 26) that violators will not be penalised during the grace period. "During the...
GELANG PATAH: A pet monkey suddenly turned aggressive and felt threatened by the presence of students around him. The primate which was no stranger to the students of SMK Taman Nusajaya in Taman Nusantara, Gelang Patah was not of its usual self on Friday (July 26). “The usually tame monkey suddenly attacked one of the students on...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) will extend the operation hours for the Bukit Jalil LRT station until 1am on Sunday (July 28). Prasarana said in a statement today that the operations of all connecting stations will also be extended to allow users to continue to their final destinations. "The public is advised to use public transportation...
In the current world where cultural diversity is ever growing and becoming the norm, the number of children who are multilingual have increased. It is not surprising that in a country like Malaysia, with its rich and diverse multicultural society, children who speak two, three, or even four languages every day is a common occurrence. So, how...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is listed as the second best place for solo travellers in Southeast Asia by Lonely Planet. Morgan Awyong's article, published on July 12, said Penang is best known for its vibrant street food and creative local culture. "Penang itself is divided into the mainland and Penang Island. "The latter is where the UNESCO-listed streets of...
JOHOR BARU: Police are still trying to ascertain the motive behind the kidnapping of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said no new arrests have been made as of yesterday afternoon apart from the five suspects who were in custody. Asked on the motive and whether the five suspects were linked...
JASIN: The Melaka Government is tabling a proposal to form a new economic corridor with Johor and Negri Sembilan, says its Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. The Melaka Chief Minister said that the suggested Southern Gateway Economic Corridor could potentially stimulate growth in all three states. "The proposal was discussed during the recent Intellectual and Leadership Development...
