Sarawak may offer state civil servants better salary increment, allowance than Putrajaya, says Abang Jo

Sarawak may offer state civil servants better salary increment, allowance than Putrajaya, says Abang Jo

SIMUNJAN, May 1 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today hinted that the state government is considering a slightly better salary increment and allowance for its civil servants compared to what the federal government will offer to federal officers, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim earlier today. He said he … Read more

Anak Liza Abdullah curi perhatian netizen, ramai ‘offer’ nak jadi menantu

Anak Liza Abdullah curi perhatian netizen, ramai ‘offer’ nak jadi menantu

Anak kepada pelakon senior Liza Abdullah iaitu Zulsyahmi Naqib mencuri perhatian netizen menerusi sebuah video yang tular di media sosial. Menerusi perkongsian video yang dimuat naik oleh @tv3Malaysia di TikTok, dapat dilihat kemesraan Liza dan anaknya yang berusia 22 tahun itu dalam sebuah rancangan berbuka puasa. Anak Liza Abdullah curi perhatian netizen @tv3malaysia Comel je … Read more

Codices offer glimpse of centuries-old Mexican life

Codices offer glimpse of centuries-old Mexican life

MEXICO CITY, March 21 — Centuries-old codices offering a glimpse into Mexico’s past will be added to the country’s national anthropology library, experts said Wednesday. The illustrated documents showing key events in Mexican history had been in the hands of a family that treasured them for generations before giving them up for a hefty sum, … Read more

Govt should think carefully before considering offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, says former Sukom Ninety Eight chairman

Govt should think carefully before considering offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, says former Sukom Ninety Eight chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The government needs to think carefully and seriously before considering the offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, says former chairman of Sukom Ninety Eight Berhad, Gen (R) Tun Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali. Mohamed Hashim opined that Malaysia was not in the best position to organise the quadrennial event, both … Read more

From the Hulk figurine to Raya-themed homeware, Royal Selangor has a lot to offer this festive season

From the Hulk figurine to Raya-themed homeware, Royal Selangor has a lot to offer this festive season

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Malaysian pewter manufacturer and retailer Royal Selangor has a lot to offer this season, from beloved Marvel characters to Raya-themed homeware. At a media event yesterday, Royal Selangor managing director Datuk Yong Yoon Li presented the brand’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection at The RuMa Hotel’s Librari. He was joined by Royal … Read more

Terengganu police chief: Man loses over RM30,000 to job offer scam on social media

Terengganu police chief: Man loses over RM30,000 to job offer scam on social media

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 10 — A man suffered losses of RM30,700 due to a job offer scam via a social media platform. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mazli Mazlan said that the 24-year-old self-employed man was offered a job in buying and selling goods by an Instagram account administrator on February 26. He said the victim, … Read more

Deputy minister: Rahmah Ramadan Bazaars to offer Menu Rahmah, to ease public financial burden amid SST hike

Deputy minister: Rahmah Ramadan Bazaars to offer Menu Rahmah, to ease public financial burden amid SST hike

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — To alleviate public living cost challenges, the government will be mandating Ramadan bazaars to offer Menu Rahmah during the fasting month to provide financial relief to individuals and families alike. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Fuziah Salleh said that her ministry will be pursuing “aggressive” moves … Read more

Thailand to offer medical coverage for tourists

Thailand to offer medical coverage for tourists

BANGKOK, Feb 16 — Thailand has launched a scheme to offer visitors up to US$14,000 in medical coverage in the event of an accident, the tourism minister said yesterday, as the kingdom seeks to lure travellers back after the pandemic. The government will cover expenses up to 500,000 baht (US$14,000 or RM66,161) and pay compensation … Read more

IGP: Police anticipate increased traffic as road users rush to utilise free toll offer

IGP: Police anticipate increased traffic as road users rush to utilise free toll offer

PETALING JAYA, Feb 9 — The police (PDRM) expect increased traffic tonight as road users rush to utilise the free toll offer on all highways, which will end at 11.59 pm today. However, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said heavy traffic would only occur at certain toll plazas. “We believe most road users, … Read more

KRONOS WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES EARLY RESULTS OF ITS EXCHANGE OFFER AND CONSENT SOLICITATION

KRONOS WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES EARLY RESULTS OF ITS EXCHANGE OFFER AND CONSENT SOLICITATION

DALLAS, TEXAS, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) (the “Company”) today announced the early tender results in connection with the previously announced (i) offer to certain eligible holders to exchange up to €325 million principal amount of the outstanding 3.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the “Old Notes”) of Kronos … Read more