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Anwar: Azmin never learnt his lesson, Umno to crack the whip on its errant MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: Some people just never learn their lesson despite getting severely rebuked, said PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He was commenting on reports that several Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders had a secret meeting with PKR deputy president Datuk
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Dr M launches MPOB’s technology for oil palm phenolics
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today launched Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)’s world-class technology for harnessing oil palm phenolics. Developed by scientists in MPOB and unveiled at the PIPOC 2019 today, oil palm phenolics are powerful water-soluble
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Dr Mahathir bounce back to duty as usual after nosebleed
Prime Minister (PM) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is in good health and returned to duty as usual despite having a nose bleed earlier today. According to a source at the PM office, reports which stated Dr Mahathir was rushed for
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Erectile dysfunction cases high among adults, says Health Ministry
PUCHONG: Health Ministry said erectile dysfunction (ED) problems among men, aged between 40 and 49 years in Malaysia, is high with 21% cases reported. In a Facebook post today, the ministry said 9% of the cases were reported affecting those
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Fewer cyberbullying cases, but threat still looming
KUALA LUMPUR: Although the incidence of cyberbullying has shown a downward trend in Malaysia in recent times, it is however by no means an indicator that the menace is well under control. According to statistics provided by Cyber999 Help Centre,
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Teresa Kok: Licenses to be revoked if oil palm landowners fail to get MPSO certification
KUALA LUMPUR: Oil palm landowners with land over 100 acres risk getting their license revoked if they fail to secure the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification from next year onwards, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok (pix). She said
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DPM: Seven states refusing to amend laws to stop child marriages
PUCHONG: The federal government is unable to impose a nationwide ban on child marriages as seven states refuse to cooperate, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Speaking during the Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan
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Dr M: Don’t hesitate to take action against palm oil discrimination
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and other palm oil-producing nations must not stay silent nor hesitate to take countermeasures if importing countries choose to impose discriminatory trade barriers, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “If there is any evidence that such
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MFL targets clubs to be financially sound within five years
BANGI: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) aims to fully address the financial woes faced by teams competing in the Malaysian League (M-League) within five years, through the implementation of the Economic Control Programme. MFL president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said
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Training to strengthen rescuing capability in highland areas
DUNGUN: Sixty rescuing personnel from various agencies in the state are undergoing training to strengthen their ability to rescue and manage victims in mountainous and highland areas. Director of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Terengganu, Mohamad Shoki Hamzah
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