Senior citizen, granddaughter lost near Kuala Kubu Baharu found safe and sound

KUALA LUMPUR: An elderly woman and her 12-year-old granddaughter who were feared lost while heading to a durian orchard in Bukit Buluh Telur, Kuala Kubu Baharu on Sunday (June 16), were found safe and sound at 9.30am on Monday (June 17). Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said the victims...

Diesel subsidy not abolished, govt still bears RM7bil in subsidies, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government still bears around RM7bil in subsidies related to diesel in Peninsular Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He explained that subsidies have not been abolished. The diesel subsidy rationalisation aims to ensure more efficient management of subsidies, preventing misuse and ensuring they reach appropriate groups. "The main goal of the diesel...

Sultan of Selangor and Tengku Permaisuri extend Hari Raya Haji greetings

SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, have extended Hari Raya Aidiladha greetings to Muslims throughout Malaysia. In a post on the Selangor Royal Office's Facebook page, Their Royal Highnesses also expressed hope that Muslims remain grateful for the blessings bestowed by Allah SWT...

SKM approves RM85.9mil funding for large-scale cooperative projects

SEREMBAN: The Malaysian Cooperative Societies Commission (SKM) has approved Revolving Capital Fund (TMP) financing amounting to RM85.9mil for cooperatives engaged in large-scale projects as of April. Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk R. Ramanan said that the initiative was established to assist and facilitate cooperatives in securing funds for implementing viable projects. "This includes Collateral Financing...

King and Queen extend Aidiladha wishes to all Muslims

KUALA LUMPUR: Their Majesties, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extend Hari Raya Aidiladha greetings to all Muslims in the country. Their Majesties also expressed their hope that sacrificial rituals will be performed perfectly, blessed and accepted by God in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 16). "We also pray that...

DBKK issues 16 compound notices against developers for operating beyond permitted hours

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 16 compound notices have been issued by the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) to developers for repeatedly ignoring warnings to cease construction work beyond permitted hours. Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah said the compound notices were issued after inspections at several construction sites found that developers had also...

Decomposed body found on road side from prior road accident

HULU SELANGOR: A decomposing body found at the side of the road has been discovered to be from a prior road accident. Following investigations into the discovery on June 15 in some shrubbery along Jalan Besar Felda, Hulu Selangor deputy OCPD Dept Supt Mohd Asri Mohd Yunus said that the case has been linked to a...

Chinese actress Fan Bing Bing recommends ‘Durian Cendol’ to Chinese tourists

MELAKA: Actress Fan Bing Bing highly recommends a bowl of "Durian Cendol '' to Chinese tourists as one of the must-try desserts while on tour of the historic city. The popular Chinese diva said tourists from the Middle Kingdom mustn't miss savouring the popular bowl heaped with dollops of durian while holidaying here. "I got the insight...