If I’ve declined titles before, so could have Sabah DAP leaders, says former CM

KOTA KINABALU: Former Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee says he is amused by the antics of two Sabah DAP leaders who were awarded state honours which came with "Datuk" titles from the Governor. "I am amused by Sabah DAP leaders Chan Foong Hin and Phoong Jin Zhe, who seem to feign helplessness in...

MBPG to take action against those who park in front of houses

PASIR GUDANG: The details of the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) enforcement action against vehicle owners who park their cars in front of their houses will be shared after a special meeting this coming Wednesday (Oct 11). Pasir Gudang mayor Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman said the council would start by providing an awareness session to...

Haze: Air quality in seven states at unhealthy levels

PETALING JAYA: Air quality is unhealthy in 19 areas in seven states as of 5pm on Sunday (Oct 8). The Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) website showed that the Nilai, Negri Sembilan recorded the highest IPU with a reading of 162. This was followed by Bukit Rambai, Melaka (160); Batu Pahat, Johor (159); Cheras, Kuala...

Ruler opens Sultan Nazrin Shah Bridge in Perak

BAGAN DATUK: The RM460mil bridge here that spans across the Perak River and is about 1.5km in length, was opened by the Sultan of Perak, who consented to it being named Sultan Nazrin Shah Bridge. Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim, was greeted on arrival at the event by Deputy...

Singer Landong receives Datukship

KOTA KINABALU: Popular local singer Francis Landong was among the 1,209 people honoured in conjunction with the 70th birthday celebrations of Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin. The 63-year-old veteran Kadazandusun singer from Tambunan was awarded the state’s second highest honour – Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) – which carries the title Datuk. Landong was among...

M’sia to look into Indonesia’s TikTok ecommerce ban

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will look into the action taken by the Indonesian government to ban ecommerce transactions on social media platform TikTok before devising appropriate measures in the country, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi said he had received complaints from members of the public who expressed concern about the action, adding that several...

Students caught in a fix

MUAR: At least 2,000 to 3,000 students studying or hoping to study in private technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutes nationwide are in limbo due apparently to “technical issues” at the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK). The students have either not been receiving their monthly living allowance or their study loans are not being...

Dr Wee congratulates Amizar on Barisan’s win in Pelangai

PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says Datuk Amizar Abu Adam is the best person to represent Pelangai while congratulating Barisan Nasional's victory in the Pahang state seat. "Thanks to the voters for supporting Barisan candidate Amizar for the Pelangai state by-election. "I am confident of Amizar's ability to work for the people...

PM’s UAE visit brings in over RM40bil of investments

ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday and Friday (Oct 5 and 6) only lasted about 36 hours, but that short period led to great benefits for the country, especially in terms of foreign investment. Anwar’s packed schedule started on Thursday with a meeting with...

Make safety a priority when using electricity, gas during monsoon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Energy Commission has reminded the public to always be vigilant and prioritise safety when using electricity and gas following the transition to the northeast monsoon season in the country. It said the weather conditions in the transition phase of the monsoon, which is expected to continue until November, have the potential to cause...