KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet meeting two weeks ago has, in principle, approved the recognition of the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) levels 6, 7, and 8 as equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said this is part of the Madani government's efforts to further strengthen tahfiz institutions...
SINGAPORE: Ronnie Ang enjoyed cycling regularly along the Sembawang Park Connector. But the 60-year-old’s leisurely ride on July 4, 2020, was tragically his last after he was attacked by hornets and died in hospital three days later. State Coroner Adam Nakhoda delivered his findings on Ang’s death on Friday (Sept 13), ruling it a tragic misadventure. At...
Scammers are getting more creative by the day. From non-existent investment schemes to promises of cash aid, unsuspecting victims become easy targets for such fake messages purportedly from legitimate organisations. Recently, it was reported that Pos Malaysia customers had received notifications about a “failed” delivery of #PosMalaysiaRun running kit. Is this a legitimate message from Pos...
NEW DELHI: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Odisha police, on Friday (Sept 13), arrested a man, who allegedly pretended to be an officer of the Central government to marry multiple women from the state and across the country. Identified as Biranchi Narayan Nath, a native of Chhendipada in Angul District, the accused is said to...
FUKUOKA, (Japan): Ten baby white snakes were hatched this month at Fukuoka Prefecture’s Sanpo Shrine, where a god in the form of a white snake is worshipped. According to the shrine, it was the first time they have had 10 snakes hatched at the same time. White snakes are considered to bring luck. The shrine installed a facility...
KUALA LUMPUR: People will be able to judge PAS's maturity level following a suggestion that members marry non-Malays to increase support for the Islamic party, says Fahmi Fadzil. "The people will understand and can view the maturity of certain parties which had spoken about the matter. "You can't help but smile if this is the level in...
KUALA LUMPUR: Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) have launched an integrated ticket to facilitate a continuous railway journey from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to the north of the peninsula. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said that with the launch, passengers only need one ticket to travel by...
PUTRAJAYA: Dr Zaliha Mustafa has hit out at Machang PAS Youth member Mohd Sharif Mohd Azhari over his statement that the recent sinkhole incident on Jalan Masjid India was due to “divine retribution". The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) urged Sharif to base his arguments on facts. “A shallow argument only reflects shallow thinking. "Enough...
JINJU (SOUTH KOREA): Construction of the 18 FA-50M light fighter jets ordered by Malaysia has reached 39% and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is expected to receive the first batch of these jets in 2026, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said all of these light fighter jets are being built according...
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants will have an option period of 40 days from Oct 21 to Nov 30 to sign up for the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) before it takes effect on Dec 1. Those who choose not to do so will remain under the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM). ALSO READ: ‘Work harder after pay rise’ Public Service...
