Don’t take matters into own hands, PM Anwar tells public after second KK Mart firebomb incident

Don’t take matters into own hands, PM Anwar tells public after second KK Mart firebomb incident

KOTA SAMARAHAN, March 30 — All parties are reminded to not take matters into their own hands following another incident whereby a Molotov cocktail was hurled at a KK Mart convenience store in Sungai Isap, Kuantan, at 5am this morning. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the public should respect and abide by the … Read more

Don’t feel you have to laugh at all of your boss’s jokes

Don’t feel you have to laugh at all of your boss’s jokes

NEW YORK, March 12 — Humour is often underestimated in the workplace. Yet this personality trait can be beneficial to team cohesion and overall company performance. But it can also be detrimental to employees’ well-being, if they feel obliged to laugh at their superior’s jokes. So suggests a study recently published in the Academy of … Read more

From cinnamon-scented ‘speculoos’ to traditional ‘biskut suji’, don’t miss out on these festive Raya cookies

From cinnamon-scented ‘speculoos’ to traditional ‘biskut suji’, don’t miss out on these festive Raya cookies

SHAH ALAM, March 12 — As the holy month of Ramadan begins, many families who are too busy to bake their own Raya cookies have already started sourcing at both established and new bakeries. They will be spoiled for choice, but here are three not-to-be-missed purveyors of festive treats. This Ramadan and Raya, Cake Jalan … Read more

From cinnamon-scented ‘speculoos’ to traditional ‘biskut suji’, don’t miss out on these festive Raya cookies

From cinnamon-scented ‘speculoos’ to traditional ‘biskut suji’, don’t miss out on these festive Raya cookies

SHAH ALAM, March 12 — As the holy month of Ramadan begins, many families who are too busy to bake their own Raya cookies have already started sourcing at both established and new bakeries. They will be spoiled for choice, but here are three not-to-be-missed purveyors of festive treats. This Ramadan and Raya, Cake Jalan … Read more

DPM Fadillah: Don’t turn Ramadan month into ‘the mother of food waste’ 

DPM Fadillah: Don’t turn Ramadan month into ‘the mother of food waste’ 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof called on Muslims in this country not to turn the Ramadan month into “the mother of food waste”. Advertisement Fadillah, in a Facebook post, said that being wasteful is an act, not only abhorred in Islam but also against the principle of sustainability. … Read more

Don’t ignore these ‘red flags’ during a job interview

Don’t ignore these ‘red flags’ during a job interview

PARIS, March 5 — Job interviews are often analysed from the recruiter’s point of view — what kinds of answers or behaviours are they looking out for? But interviews are also an important source of information for the interviewees, a key opportunity for them to find out more about the company they are considering joining. … Read more

Don’t use religion as tool to achieve political goals, says DPM Zahid

Don’t use religion as tool to achieve political goals, says DPM Zahid

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today reminded all quarters, especially political leaders, not to use religion as a tool to achieve political goals. Speaking to the media after launching the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) Mobile Surau 2.0 here today, Ahmad Zahid said that matters related to … Read more

Don’t join Bersih assembly in KL on Tuesday, warn police

Don’t join Bersih assembly in KL on Tuesday, warn police

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Police have advised members of the public not to participate in the 100 Per cent Reform Demand Rally organised by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Election (Bersih) this Tuesday at Plaza Tugu Negara (National Monument) as it does not comply with the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. Kuala Lumpur police … Read more

Penang mufti: Don’t be obsessed with those claiming to be descendants of Prophet Muhammad 

Penang mufti: Don’t be obsessed with those claiming to be descendants of Prophet Muhammad 

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 23 — Penang Mufti Datuk Seri Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor has urged Muslims not to become overly obsessed with those claiming to be the descendants of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He also advised them to verify the facts and investigate the background of a scholar or group beforehand to … Read more

Survey: 79pc of Malaysian respondents don’t have financial plan

Survey: 79pc of Malaysian respondents don’t have financial plan

KUCHING, Feb 17 — Only 12 per cent of over 1,000 Malaysian respondents aged 18-77 consider themselves wealthy, according to a wealth perception survey conducted by Hong Leong Bank Berhad (HLB). Despite this, 79 per cent of Malaysians professed that they do not have an official or documented financial plan, largely due to the assumption … Read more