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NUTP: Teachers are coerced into becoming wardens
KUALA LUMPUR: National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) president Aminuddin Awang claimed there were teachers ‘coerced’ to become full-time school wardens by the principals. He said not only would this increase the burden of a teacher’s job, the additional scope
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Former SSM CEO, son to be charged for corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) CEO Datuk Zahrah Abd Wahad Fenner will be brought to the sessions court here today to face several corruption charges. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), in a statement today, said Zahrah will be
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Mohamaddin: E-visa for Malaysian tourists to Saudi Arabia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Arabia government is now offering a one-year e-visa (electronic visa) for Malaysians wishing to travel to the country beginning this month, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi. He said prior to this, the
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Zuraida: New policy to strengthen plastics industry
SUBANG JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is considering introducing a new policy to strengthen the country’s plastics industry, including more comprehensive guidelines on import and recycling of plastic materials. Minister, Zuraida Kamaruddin said the ministry is currently studying
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Nestle Malaysia launches sustainable coffee farming initiative for local farmers
Nestlé is the world’s largest coffee producer and worldwide demand for the beverage continues to grow. The company’s businesses are focussed on ensuring that everyone can enjoy a sustainable and good quality cup of coffee everyday. With that in mind,
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18 illegals detained at Semanggol R&R
IPOH: The Perak Immigration Department detained 18 illegal immigrants during an integrated operation carried out at the Semanggol rest and service (R&R) area of the North-South Expressway yesterday. Its director Kamalludin Ismail said those detained were among 103 immigrants of
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Former 1MDB CEO received 18 months’ bonus
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today heard that the former chief executive officer (CEO) of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) received 18 months’ bonus in 2012, when he was earning over RM80,000 per month. Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, 49,
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Trader in coma after assaulted and robbed
GEORGE TOWN: Police have detained two men and are hunting down another for suspected involvement in the assault and robbery of a trader, causing him to go into a coma, at a parking area behind the Sandilands Condominium here early
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Jakoa will not marginalise Batek Orang Asli community
GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA) will not marginalise the Batek tribe in Kampung Kuala Koh after the recent tragedy that resulted in the death of 15 members of the community due to measles outbreak in May. On
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PDRM: Do not organise ‘private parties’
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have warned all groups especially youths against holding private parties as they would be exposed to the usage of banned substances and immoral activities. Bukit Aman Narcotics CID director Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader
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