Harimau Malaya fan who sold bike to fund Asian Cup trip gets a new motorcycle

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,...

The people have benefitted from King’s justice, prudence, says Anwar

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...

Fan who sold motorcycle to watch Harimau Malaya play in Doha lauded for his patriotism

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...

Small fire breaks out at mall due to Chinese New Year decorations

PETALING JAYA: A small fire broke out at the IOI Puchong Mall when a Chinese New Year decorative booth burst into flames. When contacted, Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the incident occurred on Saturday (Jan 27) and added that a distress call was received at around 7.20pm. "Passers-by extinguished the fire...

Several roads, highways to be temporarily closed on Jan 28 for King’s departure ceremony rehearsal

KUALA LUMPUR: Several main roads and highways around the capital will be closed in stages from 9 am to 10 am tomorrow for the rehearsal of the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah's departure ceremony. Kuala Lumpur Enforcement and Traffic Investigation Department chief ACP Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said that full closure would...

MCA extends condolences to Wong Seng Chow’s family

PETALING JAYA: MCA has extended its condolences to the family of party veteran Datuk Wong Seng Chow who passed away on Thursday (Jan 25). "The former party vice-president's departure was a great loss to the party and people," said Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong on his Facebook on Saturday (Jan 27). "Wong was serving in the...

New civil service pension scheme still at proposal stage, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The new pension scheme that was recently announced is only a proposal and no decision has been made on the matter, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In response to various concerns voiced regarding the new pension scheme, the Prime Minister said that the proposal would be brought to Parliament as it required...

Istana Negara employees praise Tunku Azizah’s acts of kindness

KUALA LUMPUR: "Hancur badan dikandung tanah, budi yang baik dikenang jua" (Until the body is disintegrated, all good deeds will be remembered). This Malay proverb may aptly describe Muhammad Wafi Zabidi’s appreciation towards Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Muhammad Wafi, 34, who is a cook at Istana Negara, said he would never forget...

Review of pensions should start with elected representatives, says Libaran MP

KOTA KINABALU: The government should start the proposed abolition of pension schemes by reviewing the benefits for elected representatives, says Libaran MP Datuk Suhaimi Nasir. "It is unfair to civil servants who on average have served more than 30 years before being eligible to pension benefits, while elected representatives who have only served for five years...