Did you know that a 10kg bag of rice is cheapest in Perlis and Pahang, at only RM22.88, while the very same bag can fetch …
PM offers his condolences
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim conveyed condolences to the family of senior deputy public prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, who died …
Parents hit hard by rising costs
PETALING JAYA: Parents with children who are starting school in March are struggling with high costs and are hoping that the government will regulate the …
Groups: Lessons on how to ease parents’ burden
PETALING JAYA: With the school term set to reopen in March, parents of school going children are concerned about their budgets, given the rising expenses …
Four nabbed over RM17,000 online jewellery scam
KUALA LUMPUR: An online jewellery scam syndicate was busted following the arrest of four individuals, suspected of scamming victims of RM17,100. They were arrested in …
Among Equals – The Zahawi Family Entanglements With Jeffrey Archer
Lord Jeffrey Archer former Conservative MP and deputy chairman In January 1994, the day after board members at Anglia TV were notified of a buy …
MetMalaysia: Danger-level continuous heavy rain warning for Pahang, Johor until Jan 30
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a danger-level continuous heavy rain warning for Pahang and Johor until Monday (Jan 30). In a …
Floods: Number of evacuees goes down in Sabah, Johor; unchanged in Pahang
KUALA LUMPUR: The total number of flood victims in Sabah and Johor has recorded a decrease while the number remains unchanged in Pahang at 314 …
I’m being bullied by party leadership, says Hasni
PONTIAN: Former Johor mentri besar Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad (pic) says he feels he is being bullied by the party leadership despite all that he …
High demand for sugar cane
GEORGE TOWN: Sugar cane, the main offering during the Thnee Kong Seh (Jade Emperor’s birthday), is back in high demand as this celebration on the …
Anti-hopping law may have come into play in suspensions
PETALING JAYA: While sources within Umno have said that it is unclear whether the anti-hopping law may have any bearing on Umno’s decision to merely …
Unbowed, unbent, unbroken, says Khairy over Umno sacking
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin remains “unbowed, unbent, unbroken” soon after learning of his sacking from the party. In an immediate response, …
‘RM1,500 rehiring fee stays’
PUTRAJAYA: The RM1,500 fee for rehiring foreign workers in the ongoing recalibration programme will remain, says the Home Minister. Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said …
Snake temple all abuzz again
GEORGE TOWN: After two years, the famous snake temple in Bayan Lepas was teeming with people as thousands of devotees and visitors came to celebrate …
Scam victims lying to save face, says Cambodia
SEPANG: Many stories of torture, hunger and being human trafficking victims told by some Malaysians are just that – stories, Cambodian authorities have told their …
Despite higher prices, joss sticks are hot
GEORGE TOWN: The prices of prayer paraphernalia may have gone up by 30% for this year’s Chinese New Year, but the sales continue to increase. …
Matters For The Urgent Attention Of The Ethics Advisor
The tradition of resigning immediately in the face of tricky allegations exists not only because it is considered honourable and treated as such, but it …
Luxembourg court sets aside decision on PETRONAS assets seizure
PETALING JAYA: A court in Luxembourg has set aside an order to seize two companies owned by PETRONAS in the country, which was requested by …
Wedding bells beckon for actor after lovers’ reunion
MALAYSIAN actor Frederick Lee has been reunited with his girlfriend after being apart for two years due to travel restrictions. According to Sin Chew Daily, …
MACC slams companies siphoning Covid-19 relief funds
PUTRAJAYA: Far too many companies that were supposed to channel aid to those who needed it during the Covid-19 pandemic had instead chosen to profit …