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Occupational safety dept to probe technician’s fall from 40m glass deck in Langkawi
ALOR SETAR, Oct 5 — The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has launched an investigation into a technician’s fall from a metal safety barrier on a 40-metre high glass deck, on the slopes of Gunung Machinchang last Thursday.
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Malaysia not immune to global economic shocks, but open trade has its benefits
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 — Malaysians need to understand and accept that the country, being an open market economy, is exposed to the effects arising from global economic uncertainty, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. However, he said that practising
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Pahang declares GISBH followers as deviant for upholding two beliefs
KUANTAN, Oct 5 — The Pahang Mufti Department, through the Pahang State Islamic Law Consultative Committee, has declared that the followers of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) as heretical and deviant for continuing to uphold two beliefs. Pahang Mufti Datuk
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Man loses RM224,000 in investment scam
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 5 — A man was conned of RM224,000 after falling victim to an investment scheme syndicate. Kota Tinggi police chief Supt Yusof Othman said the 57-year-old victim said he first saw an advertisement for the investment scheme
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Madani is resolute, we will not tolerate corruption, power abuse
TANJONG MALIM, Oct 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged the public to continue to support the government in its fight against corruption and power abuse. He said the government is resolute and will not tolerate individuals
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DNA testing could solve uncertainties about the parentage of kids rescued from GISBH-linked homes, but should we? Scientists weigh in
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Using science and technology, specifically DNA testing, can provide a comprehensive solution to resolving the uncertainties surrounding the lineage of children recently rescued from welfare homes linked to GISB Holdings (GISBH). Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty
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Putrajaya to set up two new cancer centres, one each in Kedah and Sarawak
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 — The government is working to expand the network of cancer centres in Malaysia, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He said two new centres will be established as part of this initiative – the
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With late-stage cancer detections growing, Health Ministry promises 400 more oncologists by 2040
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 — The number of oncologists in Malaysia is expected to increase to 400 by 2040, up from the current 175, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad. He stated that this target can be achieved with
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Melaka gets lots more tourists, almost 10 million, after naming Fan Bingbing as ambassador, but locals wonder if it can last
MELAKA, Oct 5 — Melaka is experiencing a tourism boom at the moment with tourist arrivals exceeding the state’s initial target, reaching nearly 10 million as of end September, compared to the goal of 8.7 million for 2024. Nearly 80
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