Jitra: Authorities have been urged to adopt a measured approach in dealing with the rise of so-called 'fake beggars' at Ramadan bazaars and mosque compounds during the fasting month. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said tackling the issue also requires cooperation from local communities and relevant stakeholders in a wise...
SEOUL (Bernama-Yonhap): The South Korean government has approved special financial grants to support recovery efforts in Sancheong and two other regions affected by wildfires, acting President Choi Sang Mok announced during a disaster control meeting. "We will urgently provide a special disaster and safety grant of 2.6 billion won (US$177.4 million) to the three wildfire-affected regions,”...
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will conduct an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct by police personnel while conducting a roadblock at the Mines junction at Sunday noon (March 23) that went viral. Serdang district police chief ACP AA Anbalagan said the investigation would review whether misconduct or any breach in roadblock guidelines occurred. "Investigations are being conducted...
KUALA LUMPUR: The future of Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei hangs in the balance as the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are set to discuss their partnership in a committee meeting on Monday (March 24). Speculation about their possible split has intensified following reports that Tang Jie-Ee Wei have suddenly withdrawn...
JOHOR BARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extended donations to 300 recipients comprising asnaf and single mothers. The contributions were handed over by Her Highness Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor and Her Highness Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Ibrahim, during an iftar event at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre here on...
PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has activated its technical and disaster preparedness squads ahead of potential floods hitting Kelantan. This comes after the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre issued a flood alert lasting until Monday (March 24) for the state. In a notice, TNB said the teams have been activated to ensure safe electricity supply...
SEREMBAN: Eleven of the more than 500 express buses inspected by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in a seven-day operation have been slapped with non-roadworthy notices, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said the week-long operation, which started on March 16, was conducted at bus terminals and depots. "The pre-operation in conjunction with Hari Raya is a...
PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has activated its technical and disaster preparedness squads ahead of potential floods hitting Kelantan. This comes after the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre issued a flood alert lasting until Monday (March 24) for the state. In a notice, TNB said the teams have been activated to ensure safe electricity supply...
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A woman caring for her two brothers, one bedridden and the other a disabled person, was filled with gratitude as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim turned his attention to her dilapidated home in Permatang Pauh town. Anwar, through Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim Chee Keong, who is also the Minister of Human Resources,...
BANGKOK: Thailand unveiled draft legislation to create a special economic zone in the south of the country that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar transport project linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The bill would establish a commission to speed up development of the Southern Economic Corridor in the provinces of Chumphon, Ranong, Suratthani and...
