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Many still refuse to abide by smoking ban at eateries
KUALA LUMPUR: There are still people who refuse to abide by the smoking ban at all eateries on the first day of full enforcement of the ruling across the country yesterday. In fact, many still claimed that they were still
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Momota to lead challenge in 2020 Perodua Malaysia Masters
KUALA LUMPUR: World number one men’s singles shuttler, Kento Momota will be among the top players in action at the 2020 Perodua Malaysia Masters Badminton Tournament, slated to be held at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil from Jan 7-12. The
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Over 130,000 Year One pupils start school
KUALA LUMPUR: New Year’s Day was also the first day of school for over 130,000 Year One pupils in Johor, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan today with all sorts of antics as the little ones bravely stepped into the new world of
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Positive reaction from parents on use of CRS
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents responded positively to the use of Child Restraint System (CRS) which the government has made compulsory in private vehicles effective today, because of safety factor. However, they are hoping that the government would introduce certain incentives for the
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Drug ring busted, drugs worth RM1 mln seized in Sarawak
MIRI: Sarawak police have smashed an international drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of seven suspects and seizure of drugs worth about RM1 million here. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Ramli Din said the suspects, aged between 21 and 39, were
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Almost 500 including minors nabbed for illegal racing in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Police arrested 339 motorcyclists and 146 pillion riders, including minors, during Ops Samseng Jalanan at Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in Bayan Lepas near yesterday. Southwest district police chief Supt A. A Anbalagan said those arrested, aged
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RM2.4 bln drug seizure in Penang, police’s biggest haul – Muhyiddin
PUTRAJAYA: Police recent success in foiling the largest drug smuggling and trafficking attempt worth over RM2.4 billion in Penang, clearly demonstrates that the government is serious in its fight against drug abuse in the country. The success has received the
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Marine police seized fireworks, firecrackers worth over RM1.5 mln
JOHOR BAHRU: The Region Two Marine Police (PPM) seized 717 boxes of firecrackers and fireworks worth more than RM1.5 million in raids on two business premises as well as a lorry at Taman Universiti and Setia Business Park, here, yesterday.
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Dego Ride resumes operations, expects to create 5,000 jobs – Syed Saddiq
KUALA LUMPUR: Dego Ride, a motorcycle taxi service is back in operation today after obtaining special approval from the Cabinet. Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the service is expected to offer 5,000 job opportunities for
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Kimanis by-election: Mohamad named BN candidate
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno chief Datuk Mohamad Alamin named as Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Kimanis parliamentary by-election. The announcement was made by Umno liaison committee chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin at a press conference at BN Command
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