A local radio station has landed itself in hot water after its announcers defended South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid allegations of his involvement in underage dating. Kim, 37, has faced intense scrutiny since March 10, when a YouTube channel accused him of dating late actress Kim Sae-ron while she was still a minor. Kim Soo-hyun's agency Gold...
KUALA LUMPUR: The amendments to make secondary school education compulsory will be tabled at the next Parliament sitting, says Datuk Azman Adnan. Known as the Education Bill 2025, the Education Ministry director-general said it would see amendments made to Section 29(A) of the Education Act 1996. "The Education Ministry will table the Education Bill 2025 at the...
WHILE grateful at having the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) Flexible Account, members say they rather keep the money than use it. Electrical store manager Jenny Chin said although only 10% of the total contributions were allocated to Account 3, it will definitely grow in the future. “The most important thing for private sector workers like us is...
MELAKA: A 25-year-old driver of a luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) has been arrested for allegedly punching a motorcyclist on the head at a traffic light junction in Kota Shahbandar here. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said the suspect was detained in the same area at 3pm on Sunday before being released due to health...
KUALA LUMPUR: National sewerage company Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd is in the process of obtaining approval to produce fertilisers intended for food crop cultivation. IWK chief executive officer M. Narendran said the initiative is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to promote resource recovery and drive sustainability for a greener future. "We...
IN AVIATION, runways are crucial for safe take-offs and landings. As such, they are always kept free of anything that could pose a potential hazard. That said, it has been claimed over the years that one international airport in the United States has two graves on its main runway. Is this claim about Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport...
GEORGE TOWN: Ramadan bazaar traders in Penang have been donating unsold items to those in need to prevent food waste. Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H'ng Mooi Lye said this was more meaningful than traders discarding the unsold food. "Not only the traders, but the organisers of the Ramadan bazaars in the state...
KUCHING: The state-level Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications is reviewing the Sarawak Electricity Master Plan 2025-2030 together with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) to ensure comprehensive coverage of rural areas. Sarawak’s Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said that rural coverage currently stands at 98.6% "The ministry remains committed to achieving full electrification in Sarawak by delivering reliable...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is improving its security at KLIA and working closely with enforcement agencies to fight wildlife smuggling. In a statement on Monday (March 17), MAHB said that its Aviation Security (AVSEC) team remains dedicated to preventing illegal activities that could jeopardise passenger safety and air transport integrity. "While our baggage handling system...
KUALA LUMPUR: National sewerage company Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd is in the process of obtaining approval to produce fertilisers intended for food crop cultivation. IWK chief executive officer M. Narendran said the initiative is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to promote resource recovery and drive sustainability for a greener future. "We...
