KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) will hold a dialogue with about 200 primary and secondary school students on Oct 6 to gather their views on the Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill currently being drafted by the government. Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic) said the session is crucial to obtain a clearer picture of...
MELAKA: Ignorance is no defence when it comes to complying with the mandatory display of no-smoking signs at designated premises, says a Melaka exco member. State health, human resources and unity committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said he is fed up with receiving calls from people seeking to have compound notices for non-compliance withdrawn. He said...
JOHOR residents are urged to brace for extreme and unpredictable weather patterns such as heatwaves and flash floods as the state faces changing monsoon conditions and climate instability. Johor climate change and state disaster management select committee chairman Anuar Abd Manap said Malaysians must remain alert and adaptable, especially as the country moves into a period...
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of students registered as persons with disabilities (OKU) in Malaysia has reached almost 290,000 this year, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Women, Family and Community Development Minister said at least 289,161 students with learning disabilities have registered from January to October 2024 so far which was a sizable increase over the previous...
PUTRAJAYA: Over 80,000 Malaysians are expected to die of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or so-called "superbug" infections by 2030, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said this forecast was made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and steps need to be taken to address this threat. ALSO READ: Study: Superbugs expected to kill 39 million by...
IN ASIAN cultures, some conversations are just off-limits. Growing up, certain topics, especially those about our bodies or illnesses, are often viewed as taboo. There’s always that hesitation, even when it comes to discussing health. This silence often stops people from seeking medical advice when it matters most. And with breast cancer, the silence can be...
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...
PUTRAJAYA: For failing to protect the welfare and rights of their workers, 272 employers have been slapped with compounds worth RM2.17mil by the Human Resources Ministry since Jan 1. Its minister V. Sivakumar said 1,321 investigation papers were also opened against 645 employers found committing acts in breach of laws enforced by the Labour Department,...
MUAR: The awareness among voters about the ongoing Simpang Jeram by-election has increased significantly as polling day draws closer, says Pakatan Harapan candidate Nazri Abdul Rahman. "Earlier in the campaign, there were indeed many who were unaware of the Simpang Jeram by-election. However, we have since been putting up more posts on social media and further...
