GEORGE TOWN: The dream of making thousands of ringgit a month as a gig driver or food delivery rider is over. Higher competition, the end of Covid-19 pandemic movement restrictions as well as changes in fee structures mean that gig drivers and riders are now earning less than what they used to make during the pandemic. “The...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) expects approved investments to record stronger growth in the second half of 2023 (2H2023), on track to hit its annual target, after achieving RM132.6bil worth of approved investments in the first half of 2023 (1H2023). "I am pleased with our achievement in 1H2023, securing RM132.6bil, representing 60.3%...
JOHOR BARU: Johor police have received over 2,000 reports online scam cases involving some RM71mil in losses since early 2023, says Johor police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat (pic). Comm Kamarul Zaman said this was an increase of about 15.5% compared to 2022. "Between Jan 1 and Sept 16, we received a total of 2,079 reports...
IPOH: A special committee has been formed to look into the case involving the Dhamma Sakyamuni Caves Monastery, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (pic). The Perak Mentri Besar said the committee will see what can be done and added that it will be led by state national integration committee chairman A. Sivanesan “Since the decision was under...
NANNING: China will support Putrajaya's efforts to implement the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). "China will support the Malaysian government to implement NIMP 2030," said Anwar in a press conference at Nanning Marriott Hotel on Sunday (Sept 17) after a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. NIMP...
JOHOR BARU: A 39-year-old local man has drowned while fishing at Sungai Tebrau here. Tebrau Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Shahril Sapar said they received a call about the incident in Kangkar Tebrau at 12.42pm on Sunday (Sept 17). "Fifteen firemen were deployed to the scene upon receiving a distress call about the incident. "We conducted a...
PETALING JAYA: The Save Malaysia rally may be held in Permatang Pauh and Bagan said Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz (pic). "The plan is to have it in Permatang Pauh and Bagan Datuk. Many people still want to protest," said the rally's organising committee member on Sunday (Sept 17). Bagan Datuk is Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
NANNING: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang to visit Malaysia next year to commemorate five decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries. "The 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations is being planned together, and various activities will be held in Malaysia and China. "Once again, I extend an...
KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, the public can apply to be invigilators for 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Sept 17), the Education Ministry invited the public to apply to be invigilators. It said that applications are open from Sept 12 until Oct 31 and those interested can submit their...
NANNING: Malaysia and China have inked three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) worth RM19.84bil. The first MOU, worth RM15bil, was inked between Citaglobal Bhd and Shanghai Sus Environment on exploring the potential collaboration for developing waste to energy power plants primarily in Malaysia. ALSO READ: M'sia recorded RM132.6bil in approved investments for first half of 2023, says Tengku Zafrul The...
