RESIDENTS in Subang Jaya have been urged not to put their garden waste in open heaps across their homes or on road bends for green waste collection. Instead, they had been asked to pack the grass cuttings, leaves, weeds, twigs, barks and hedge prunings into disposal bags while coconut tree …
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Govt to emphasise peace, culture and language proficiency in 2024, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: In 2024, the country’s economy will be the main focus, but the government will also put more emphasis on ensuring Malaysia’s security, rich culture, and language proficiency among the public, says the Prime Minister. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the three main focuses – peace, culture and language …
Baca Lagi »Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
Social media CEOs got grilled by Senate lawmakers last week in an emotional and often heated hearing about the dangers their platforms pose to children – sexual predators, videos encouraging suicide and glorifying eating disorders, bullying and addictive features, just to name a few. Republican and Democratic senators came together …
Baca Lagi »‘I didn’t retire, I resigned,’ says former LTAT chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor has clarified that he resigned as chairman of the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT). The Former Defence Forces and Army chief general said this in response to a statement by LTAT claiming that he had retired. “I didn’t retire,I resigned. …
Baca Lagi »Anwar-Lula phone call: Brazil interested in Malaysian semiconductors, invites PM to visit
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and Brazil may expand partnerships in semiconductors, as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gets an invite from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to visit the country later this year. These were among issues discussed by Anwar and President Lula (as he is popularly known) …
Baca Lagi »NGO requests more time for KLCP2040 public feedback
THE Save Kuala Lumpur coalition (SKL) is urging Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to extend the review period for the Draft Kuala Lumpur City Plan (KLCP2040) to allow residents more time to provide feedback. Currently, the plan is being exhibited at various locations throughout the city, accompanied by briefing sessions …
Baca Lagi »‘Dragon ladies’ hope to soar this year
PETALING JAYA: Five women who were born in the Year of the Dragon are burning with ambition and eager to begin the new lunar year. Housewife and mother of two Iris Heng, 36, hopes the dragon’s blessing will boost her new online business for crafts that she started last month. …
Baca Lagi »Badminton: Ling Ching sacrifices celebration time to train for Asia Team meet
PETALING JAYA: Women’s singles shuttler Wong Ling Ching is not complaining despite having to train during Chinese New Year. Ling Ching decided not to take a break during the festival as she wants to stay focused on her preparations for the Asia Team Championships from Feb 13-18 at the Setia …
Baca Lagi »Large amount of waste slows down Sg Klang cleanup
WASTE has become a major hindrance in carrying out the Sungai Klang rehabilitation exercise. About 280 tonnes of waste had been removed throughout the rehabilitation process that started in November 2020 under the Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) together with its wholly owned subsidiary Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB). On Jan …
Baca Lagi »JPJ detains driver who drove tourist bus without licence
SHAH ALAM: Passengers heading to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in an express bus were delayed by an hour when the Road Transport Department (JPJ) found the driver driving the bus without a driving licence when stopped at the Kemuning Toll Plaza here on Friday night. The 33-year-old driver …
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