KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a time of gratitude, kindness and forgiveness, bringing the whole family together for a joyous celebration. However, it is a season also notorious for creating more waste and pollution to the environment. In 2023, the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) reported that it had … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — In every piece of paper, paper artist Dora Harun sees a work of art waiting to be carved out. Her fascination for papers began when she ventured into birthday and wedding party decorations as a side hustle in 2012. Intrigued by their versatility, Dora went on fiddling with papers for … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia wants the efficiency of work processes and governance in every government agency to be constantly evaluated and improved to ensure there is no bureaucratic red tape in the government delivery system. “I do not like systems with a lot of red tape,” said … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The Malaysian branch of convenience store chain FamilyMart announced yesterday that its Japanese parent company Itochu Corp has severed ties with an Israel-linked company, amid calls for a boycott. In a statement, it said its Japanese operator FamilyMart Co, Ltd has clarified that it is heeding the Japanese government’s backing … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 12-year jail term has been halved to six years, which means he can be released earlier on August 23, 2028, the Federal Territories Pardons Board said today. The Pardons Board said it had also decided to reduce his RM210 million fine to RM50 … Read more
PARIS, Feb 1 — Maintaining a balance between personal and professional life is the ultimate goal for many employees. However, working people often struggle to manage the boundaries between these two worlds. To remedy this, some are prepared to make major concessions, according to a Ford survey. In fact, 52 per cent of employees questioned … Read more
KUCHING, Jan 12 — The government is studying the need to extend aid in the form of grants or loans to Penang for main valves upgrading works at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (LRA) in Butterworth, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also energy transition and public utilities minister, … Read more
MELAKA, Jan 12 — The road closure period for the Vehicle-Free Zone in Banda Hilir here will be temporarily shortened to 21 hours from 54 hours, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said the affected roads would still be closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, but for a shorter period daily … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 — Penang Gerakan chairman Oh Tong Keong today blamed incumbent Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and his predecessor Lim Guan Eng for failing to implement a long-term plan to replace the state’s ageing water infrastructure years ago. The Opposition politician said both Chow and Lim are from the same party that … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 5 — The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will make continuous efforts to restore water supply promptly and hopes there will be no obstacles in the repair and recovery process during the four-day scheduled disruption from Jan 10. PBAPP chief executive officer, Ir K.Pathmanathan, said at least 101 areas in the Seberang … Read more
