Star Media Group takes home three gold and one silver at MPI Awards

KUALA LUMPUR: The Star Media Group (SMG) has topped the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-PETRONAS Malaysian Journalism Awards (HKM) 2023, held on Friday (June 7). The annual journalism award night at the Majestic Hotel saw nominations from the country's media publications, television, radio, and online platforms. Among the winners from SMG's publication, The Star, was Hassan Bahri, who...

Entrepreneur and influencer attributes success to late daughter

KLANG: M. Panimalar attributes every inch of her success as a social media entrepreneur and influencer to her late daughter Thanushiyaa, 12, who passed away last year. Panimalar, who is almost 40, said her daughter who had lived with Alexander disease, helped garner her a strong following on social media, an essential tool for online businesses. “I...

‘The real killer is out there’, claim Zayn Rayyan’s parents

PETALING JAYA: The parents of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin claim that they are being persecuted and that the real killer of their child is still at large. Ilyani Khuszairy, the lawyer for the deceased autistic child's parents, said this during a remand extension application before Magistrate Ainaa Muhamad Kamal at the Magistrate's Court here on Friday...

Over 9,000 summonses issued in first three days of KL traffic op

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 9,247 traffic summonses were issued in the first three days of the Respect Traffic Laws operation (Hormat Undang-Undang Jalanraya, or Ops HUU) at several locations here. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Asst Comm Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said the operation started on Tuesday (June 4) and will continue until...

Media freedom guaranteed, but don’t use it to divide country, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that the government is firm in its stance on guaranteeing media freedom in the country but that freedom cannot be used to undermine the country's unity and harmony, including by stirring up 3R issues (Race, Religion, and Royalty). He said the government always supported and defended...

No notification yet on six Bersatu MPs’ status, says Speaker

KYOTO: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul (pic) says he has not received any official notice regarding the seats of six Bersatu MPs who had their party membership revoked recently. Johari said he also needed time to examine all aspects of the matter carefully, especially involving the anti-party hopping law, before making any decision. "At the...

Don’t fall for investment schemes on social media, says CCID director

KUALA LUMPUR: Most investment schemes advertised on social media are scams and should not be believed, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director said regardless of the platform, the schemes advertised are typically scams designed to dupe people. "Don't believe the investment schemes being advertised on social media. ALSO...

Eight T’ganu firms fined for neglecting worker safety and health

KUALA TERENGGANU: Eight companies in Terengganu have been fined so far this year for neglecting worker safety and health standards. Terengganu Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) director Noorazman Soud said the violations included working at heights without personal protective equipment (PPE) and failing to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. "The eight companies were fined...

Malaysia Airlines expands Amritsar operations, introduces daily flights for enhance connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd is increasing its Amritsar-Kuala Lumpur flight frequency from four to seven times weekly effective Aug 1, 2024 due to the strong travel demand and positive load factor performance on the route. The increase in flight frequencies from Amritsar will elevate Malaysia Airlines' total weekly flights in India to 71. It said the...

New Air Putih Health Clinic can handle up to 500 patients daily, says Dzulkefly

BALIK PULAU: The newly-built RM30mil Air Putih Health Clinic boasts comprehensive health services and also has staff quarters, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the clinic was completed on Oct 31. "It started operating on Feb 26 to replace the original Air Putih Health Clinic, which catered to only mothers and children and...