KOTA KINABALU, May 7 — The proposed amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance (SLO) involve 12 major changes to the 62 clauses in the ordinance which has been enforced since 1950, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the SLO had been amended in 2005, and the latest proposed amendments to the ordinance … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed his condolences to all the family members of Datuk Hail Amir, who died today. Ahmad Zahid in his Facebook post also prayed for the family to remain strong during this testing time. “May the soul of the late Datuk Hail be … Read more
PAPAR, April 21 — Police are still conducting investigations into the death of the daughter of Lahad Datu district police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said further investigations also involved the district police chief himself. “An investigation is being conducted on him because he is the one who owns the … Read more
CANNES, April 11 — Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola will return to the Cannes Film Festival with his long-awaited epic Megalopolis, 45 years after his Palme d’Or for Apocalypse Now, organisers said today, announcing a line-up that includes major names of world cinema. The 77th edition of the festival on the French Cote d’Azur, considered … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — It has been a busy period for fashion and lifestyle events in Kuala Lumpur. From MCM’s star-studded launch of its new collection to Diptyque’s Parisian café-inspired candles, there were plenty of activities to keep fashionistas busy. Here are six noteworthy events. Handbags from MCM. Its new collection features ready-to-wear, leather … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― The review of the current taxation structure and the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will be among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, Muhammad Ismi Mat Taib (PN-Parit) will ask about the steps taken by the Finance Ministry to review … Read more
KLUANG, March 26 — Machete craftsman Ahmad Shah Ismail, 42, did not envision that his hobby of machete-making would result in him establishing a line of machetes so popular they are now highly sought after by hikers abroad, especially from the United States, New Zealand and Australia. Known as Parang Tantari, his machetes are produced … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The alternative action plan to improve broadband access in rural areas, and the assurance of the government for subsidised essential goods to return to normal level are among the focus of Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order Paper on the official Parliament website, the issue of broadband access was … Read more
JOHOR BARU, March 21 — Police detained 219 individuals, including 23 foreigners, for various property crimes through an integrated Op Delta in the Iskandar Development Region and Kulai areas from March 5 to March 19. Johor police chief CP M Kumar said that the operation involved inspecting workshops, second-hand goods shops, pawnshops, shops dealing in … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 ― The European Union’s (EU) discrimination against palm oil produced by Malaysia is among the focus at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, the matter will be raised by Teresa Kok (PH-Seputeh) to the Minister of Plantation and Commodities during the Minister’s Question … Read more
