PETALING JAYA: While some parts of the country are still experiencing rain and floods, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) says there will be drier days in February. This is due to the northeast monsoon forecast to end in March, with El Nino conditions also currently present. MetMalaysia director-general Muhammad Helmi Abdullah said there are usually fewer thunderstorms...
GEORGE TOWN: Consumers in Penang island's South-West District will have 24 hours' breathing space until a scheduled water supply disruption now that the unexpected interruption caused by the damaged Prai River pipeline is almost resolved. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the remaining 16% of consumers affected by the water cut after the 1,350mm pipe...
PETALING JAYA: Even a small voluntary contribution into the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) can snowball over time and workers in the informal sectors should not miss out, say financial experts. The power of “compound interest”, they pointed out, would increase even with the minimum RM10 contribution to EPF. ALSO READ: EPF continues to be flexible for long-term gains When...
SIBU: The actions of criminal gangs that disrupt the peace and safety here will not be tolerated, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the street shooting here on Jan 1 had affected the people, who felt their personal safety was not guaranteed. "I would like to warn the gangs, especially...
IPOH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today visited Hulu Kinta assemblyman Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad whose father died yesterday. Anwar spent about 10 minutes with the family before leaving. Also present was Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, who is also Perak PKR chairman. Meanwhile, Muhamad Arafat said his 76-year-old father was admitted to the...
JOHOR BARU: The authorities should take the necessary steps to reduce congestion at the Causeway and Second Link during the coming Chinese New Year, says the Johor Tourist Guides Association. Its chairman Jimmy Leong said arrivals into the state would spike at that time and this would be good for local businesses. “The Singapore crowd will usually...
KUALA LUMPUR: On Tuesday (Jan 30), seven routes in the capital will be fully closed, and 13 routes will be closed in stages in conjunction with the sending off ceremony for the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. In a statement Sunday (Jan 28), Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT),...
PETALING JAYA: Die hard football fan, Derrick Gan nicknamed 'brown-haired bro' has received a new motorcycle from Modenas. "Derrick continued supporting and became the 12th player of Harimau Malaya team! Forever a Malayan Tiger!" Modenas said in a social media post. ALSO READ: Fan who sold motorcycle to watch Harimau Malaya play in Doha lauded for his patriotism Gan,...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that the people had benefited from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah's justice and prudence in ensuring that everyone enjoyed peace throughout His Majesty's reign. The Prime Minister said the concern shown by Al-Sultan Abdullah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah for...
KUALA LUMPUR: The fighting spirit of the Harimau Malaya players who fought hard in the last Group E match against South Korea, despite realising that the chance to progress to the next stage had long been buried, deserves praise. But the same praise must be given to a fan of Harimau Malaya who still roared despite...
