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Back to homepagePERMAI package provides relief for transport industry players
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18: Applications for the one-off financial assistance of RM500 for taxi and bus drivers, provided under the Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (PERMAI) can be made through the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD). Transport Minister Datuk Seri
Read MoreMetMalaysia issues severe weather warning for Sabah and Labuan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe weather warning, with continuous heavy rains, in Pedalaman (Sipitang, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort) and Pantai Barat in Sabah as well as Labuan until tomorrow. MetMalaysia, in a statement tonight, also
Read MoreEmergency: Buildings can be used as temporary depots to curb COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Overcrowding in prisons that can cause the spread and rise in COVID-19 cases could be curbed with a special ordinance under the Emergency proclamation. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the security cluster under
Read MoreMotorist using handphone nabbed after ramming roadblock
KUALA LUMPUR: A motorist who was so absorbed in using his cellphone that he crashed into an Op COVID-19 roadblock was arrested in Old Klang Road here yesterday. Brickfields district police chief ACP Anuar Omar said the 40-year-old man’s Perodua Myvi
Read MoreInsurance, takaful industry working with govt to ease COVID-19 patients’ hospital expenses
KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance and takaful industry is working with the Health Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia to explore avenues where it can ease some of the expenses of COVID-19 patients whose conditions are required to be treated in private hospitals
Read MoreAnnex of Tanah Merah Hospital catches fire
TANAH MERAH: Part of a seven-storey block under construction at the Tanah Merah Hospital here caught fire last night. Tanah Merah Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohd Rafain Mat Zain said they received an emergency call at 8.54 pm. “The fire
Read MoreSungai Besar UMNO chief Jamal Yunos claims trial to two counts of sharing offensive content
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Besar Umno division chief, Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos claimed trial at the Ampang Sessions Court today to two charges of sharing offensive and menacing content. For his first and second charge, Jamal was accused of consciously
Read MoreMuhyiddin-led govt remains focused in fulfilling people’s needs
KUALA LUMPUR: The government led by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin remains consistent in fulfilling the needs of the people, said Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan. He said Muhyiddin remained focused on listening to the needs of the people, despite the
Read MoreTraders resort to survival strategies to keep food businesses going
MELAKA: Rows of eateries in the hotspots in Bandar Melaka usually bustling with visitors wanting to enjoy iconic dishes such as ‘Asam Pedas’ as well as various menus, are now deserted and only filled with food delivery motorcycles. A Bernama
Read MoreIRB temporarily closes branches, offices in several states
KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) branches and offices in several states will be temporarily closed to allow for sanitation operations. The communications division of IRB’s chief executive officer’s office in a statement today said the closures involved the Mersing
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