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Yeo: Gov’t to wipe out illegal factories in Pasir Gudang
KUALA LUMPUR: The government aims to shut down all illegal factories in Pasir Gudang, Johor in a joint operation this month. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment, And Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said this at the Parliament today, adding that
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Peru into Copa America final after trashing Chile 3-0
Peru have booked their tickets into the final of Copa America to face off with Brazil for the first time since 1975. The final will be held on Sunday. Edison Flores, Yoshimar Yotun and team captain Paolo Guerrero scored a
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Chinese media blames the West for Hong Kong unrest
SHANGHAI/HONGKONG: Chinese state media blamed meddling by Western governments for the unrest in Hong Kong amid an escalating diplomatic spat between China and the United Kingdom over protests in the former British colony. “Ideologues in Western governments never cease in
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India cracks down on garment factories after pills expose
CHENNAI: Authorities in southern India have started inspecting garment factories and spinning mills after a Thomson Reuters Foundation investigation found workers were being given unlabelled pills for period pains to meet productivity targets. Teams of factory inspectors and health officials
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Hong Kong violence: Police cracks the whip
HONG KONG: Hong Kong police said yesterday they had arrested 12 people in connection with incidents on July 1, although it was unclear if they were among protesters who smashed their way into the city’s legislature and ransacked the building.
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Lower voting age: Ismail Sabri is okay but imposes conditions
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition MPs are ready to support the government’s move to lower voting age from 21 to 18 but subject to two conditions. The first condition, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, was for the government to
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Anti-palm oil play: Engage, not impose your views on kids
I am very disturbed by the Education Ministry’s decision to investigate an international school for staging an anti-palm oil performance by students, following a complaint made by Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok. I do not think the issue has a
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Sarikei woman delivers baby on express boat
SARIKEI: A 22-year-old woman was forced to deliver her baby on a bench at the Express Boat Terminal II at Jalan Wharf last night as the main exit was locked. Sarikei Fire and Rescue chief Mahmudin Narudin said the woman
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Irfan Wafiy suffers from Myokymia after exposure to pollution
KUALA LUMPUR: Irfan Wafiy Idham Wazir, 12, prior to this was very active running and swimming and was free to do anything to enjoy his childhood. Now, his every movement was limited after he was confirmed to be suffering from
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Emphasize on technical skills not university degrees
KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran urged Malaysian Indians to put more emphasis on technical skills over degree certificates in a bid to gain employment. “In the urban sector, I hope that the less fortunate takes up any opportunities
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