Jeffrey Lim, a passionate box camera enthusiast and heritage trades researcher, is bringing a touch of nostalgia to the busy streets of Kuala Lumpur with his Kanta Studio project. With a newly secured DBKL permit, Lim is set introduce his "Potret Jalanan" initiative to the masses, setting up pop-up photography stations in various locations around the...
PUTRAJAYA: Applicants looking to receive diesel subsidies can only apply for either the Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 (SKDS) programme or Budi Madani and not both, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister explained that SKDS applied to companies whereas the Budi Madani program was for small farmers, among others. “They...
IPOH: A navy personnel claimed he was beaten up by a group of supporters during a football match inside the navy base in Lumut. Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Mohamed Nordin Abdullah said the 26-year-man lodged a report on May 28 at 12.53pm. ACP Nordin said the man claimed that around 7.15pm on May 27, when he was...
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was told that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner and the Attorney General were replaced when the investigation into corruption involving 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) took place. MACC senior officer Nur Aida Ariffin, who is the investigating officer of the probe, testified that there was a change in the two...
KUCHING: The Gawai celebration is an occasion to bolster multicultural unity and friendship, says the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS). Its chairman, Datuk Danald Jute, called on everyone to join the Dayak community in the celebration. "In this way, we can strengthen our bonds of friendship, harmony and unity as we appreciate our different ethnic and...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) shared a video showing the final seven seconds before the Eurocopter AS555SN Fennecand Agusta-Westland AW-139 crashed at the Lumut Naval base on April 23. Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob said the video showed the moment prior to the air collision that led to the crash. "On that...
KUCHING: Sarawak is gaining ground as a venue to host international events in tandem with its tourism development, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said new happenings were coming to Sarawak alongside established events like the Rainforest World Music Festival and Borneo Jazz Festival. "These events contribute...
LABUAN: Over a thousand travellers are stranded at the Labuan roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry terminal as the ferry services between Labuan and Menumbok struggled to meet the soaring demand during the “Balik Kampung” season. More than 10,000 residents left for mainland Sabah and Sarawak during the exodus, which coincided with the Kaamatan Festival, Gawai Day celebration,...
JOHOR BARU: The upcoming Johor Barisan Nasional convention, slated for next Saturday (June 8), will focus on maintaining unity among component parties, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The state Barisan deputy chairman said Johor would be the first state to hold the convention, bringing together Umno, MCA and MIC, as well as Friends of BN at...
APU’s Foundation Programme equips students with the skills and confidence to excel in their chosen fields. TAKING the next step in their academic journey can be both exhilarating and daunting for students who have completed their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). The Foundation programme at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is designed to cater to...
