BENTONG: Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has denied talk that he would be appointed a minister following speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle. The Umno vice-president said his focus now was on ensuring Barisan Nasional’s win in the Pelangai state by-election on Oct 7, reported Bernama. “They are just rumours; don’t listen to them....
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan State Health Department advises the public, especially high-risk groups, to be aware of the air quality levels in their respective areas and take preventive measures to reduce the health effects. Its director, Datuk Dr Harlina Abdul Rashid, said this included avoiding outdoor activities to reduce exposure to unhealthy or hazy air. "In line...
KOTA KINABALU: An unemployed woman has pleaded guilty to trying to abort her baby in July. The act, which is an offence under Section 315 of the Penal Code, provides a jail sentence of up to 10 years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. However, the 22-year-old would only know her fate on Nov 2, after...
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank (HLB) will continue to waive transaction fees and charges for all merchants accepting payments via DuitNow QR until further notice. The bank said the move was part of its ongoing commitment to promote digital and cashless payments across the nation. "The waiver of transaction fees and charges...
PORT KLANG: Fire razed several structures and a few boats in Pulau Ketam near here which threw the island into panic earlier Friday (Sept 29). According to John Cha, who manages a hotel on the island, the fire is suspected to have started just after 11am. "The fire started at the back section of the island and...
SEREMBAN: Two more employees of a government hospital here have been remanded for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes from undertakers. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) obtained a five-day remand order on the duo, in their 30s and 40s, from a Magistrate's Court here on Friday (Sept 29) morning. The application was filed by MACC prosecuting officer Zainab...
IPOH: The Ipoh City Council is the first local authority in Perak chosen to implement a new method of road resurfacing. The other local authority in the country involved in the pilot project is Kuala Lumpur City Hall. Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said the method involves “cuplump modified asphalt” or CMA. He said CMA is a new...
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the Open Payment Toll Collection System (SPT) which allows highway users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards, officially began on Friday (Sept 29) on 11 highways. The highways are the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Expressway (Akleh), the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), the New Pantai Expressway...
PETALING JAYA: Sunway Lagoon has announced the ninth annual multi-award and iconic Nights of Fright (NOF9) event and promises to raise the bar internationally in becoming the most immersive Halloween experience yet in partnership with The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company from New York. Coming to Kuala Lumpur with its brand-new horror theme, Fields of Fear -...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has upped the allocation of scholarships for students pursuing tertiary studies in various fields to RM101mil this year, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Chief Minister said this is an increase of 84% over last year’s allocation of RM55mil. “The State Government Excellence Scholarship award will benefit 4,638 SPM and STPM (holders) and those...
