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Bans alone won’t reduce plastic usage
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government and non-governmental organisations (NGO) should get their hands dirty and not depend on bans alone to get people to reduce their plastic use, said the presidents of two local environmental groups. Association for the Protection
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Malaysia to have international institute for talents in renewable energy
KUALA LUMPUR: Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd plans to set up an international institute in Malaysia to cultivate local talent in renewable energy under the aegis of its parent company, China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN). It will be one
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Number of flood victims in Perak increases to 141
IPOH: A total of 141 people from 34 families affected by flood following heavy rain in two districts in Perak are still housed at two flood relief centres as of 9 pm tonight. Perak’s Civil Defence Forces (APM) deputy director
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Husam: Urgent action needed to save orang asli in Kuala Koh
KOTA BARU: Urgent action must be taken to save the Bateq tribe of the Orang Asli community in Kuala Koh who are facing health threats, says Kelantan Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Senator Datuk Husam Musa. Husam said investigations should be
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Over 30,000 attend Kedah MB’s raya open house
ALOR SETAR: More than 30,000 people attended the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Dr Mahathir and his wife Tok Puan Norzieta Zakaria at Dewan Seri Mentaloon here. Also present were Prime Minister Tun
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33 families left homeless in Karamunting fire
SANDAKAN: Fire razed 23 squatter houses in Karamunting here yesterday leaving 33 families homeless. District Fire and Rescue chief Anddre Andrew said 14 firefighters arrived at the scene at 2.15 pm. “Strong winds caused the blaze to spread quickly destroying
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3 Malaysian, 8 Sri Lankan human smugglers detained
KUALA LUMPUR: Three Malaysians and eight Sri Lankan migrants have been detained for their involvement in a human smuggling syndicate, said Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador. The Malaysians were detained under the Special Offences (Security Measures)
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Blame greedy Malays for continuing divide and rule policy
PUCHONG: Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has blamed greedy Malays for continuing the divide and rule policy that was introduced by the British colonial masters. He said that the discriminative policy remains in Malaysia because the Malays were willing to
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Latheefa’s appointment as MACC chief is final
ALOR SETAR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has put his foot down amidst criticism over his appointment of Latheefa Koya as the new MACC chief. The premier said he would not replace Latheefa with another official to lead the
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Ismail Sabri Yaakob to quit PSC as it is sidelined
KUALA LUMPUR: Bera MP Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he will resign from the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSC) on Major Public Appointments after Hari Raya celebrations. Speaking to Oriental Daily, Ismail who is also Umno vice-president said Putrajaya’s decision to
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