BATU GAJAH: More Forestry Department enforcement personnel will be hired to help ensure that the forest reserves in the state are not trespassed on, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The Perak Mentri Besar said more enforcement personnel would be deployed to prevent illegal intrusions into forest reserves. “The forest reserves …

KOTA KINABALU: The heat is catching up with the wildlife. An orangutan was caught in a hilarious viral video “raiding” a fridge to get himself cold drinks at the Keruing Cafe of the Rainforest Development Centre (RDC) in Sepilok, Sandakan. The orangutan from the adjacent Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre was …

StarMetro speaks to three mums about the vital roles they play AMONG the most important life lessons that Norah Alias @ Mohd Zain wants to teach her nine children is the value of thriftiness. “I am a big believer in this saying, ‘Cut your coat according to your cloth’. I …

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 18 autistic children have completed their studies at the Pengaman/Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Autism Centre, since its inception almost four years ago, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said the centre is a form of support to ensure the welfare of police …

WASHINGTON: A huge solar storm begun pummeling Earth on Friday, bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids – and stunning auroras – as it intensifies. The first of several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — expulsions of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun — arrived in the early afternoon, …

State records 45.5% increase in dengue cases this year SOME 61,000 tubes of mosquito repellent serum will be distributed to households across Selangor as part of efforts to contain the outbreak of dengue. State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the products, worth RM971,172, would be distributed …

RESIDENTS of Pandan Perdana in Ampang, Selangor, are shocked by the assessment rate hike for their properties under Ampang Jaya Municipal Council’s (MPAJ) property revaluation exercise which started in April. Christina Yap Peak Kun, 58, who sees a 25% hike in assessment rate for her property, said the increase was …

HULU SELANGOR: A couple in their 60s travelled for nearly 200km on Saturday (May 11) from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, to fulfil their responsibilities as voters for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election. Private sector retiree Abdul Rahim Bidin, 67, and his wife, Noraini Mansor, 65, started their journey as early …

Chinese herbs, cooling teas said to help regulate body temperature in capricious weather SUDDEN changes in weather – from scorching heat to thunderstorms – have caused many to turn to Chinese herbs and cooling teas to avoid falling sick. A Chinese medicine shop owner who only wanted to be known …

THE National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN), under the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE), recently celebrated its customers at the Customer Appreciation Ceremony 2024 (Majlis Mesra Bersama Pelanggan 2024) ceremony, which was held at the Royale Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur on May 8. The ceremony, which paid homage to PTPTN customers comprising …