KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that individuals holding certificates and diplomas from the Skills Development Department are qualified to apply for positions in the public service sector. As such, he stated that the spread of claims suggesting that diploma programmes in Technical and …
Baca Lagi »Safety awareness in tourism sector still low, says Niosh
The tourism industry’s awareness of safety aspects remains low despite the sector’s rapid growth, particularly in Sabah and Melaka, BK reports. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) executive secretary Major (Rtd) Hanif Maidin said the tourism industry largely perceived safety issues as minor concerns. He pointed out how …
Baca Lagi »Ex-convict charged with possession of terrorism-related materials
KOTA BHARU: An ex-convict was charged in Sessions Court here with four counts of possessing materials related to the Daesh terrorist group. Nik Mohd Shalahuddin Zakaria, 40, who had served a three-year sentence for a similar offence, nodded after the charges were read out before Judge Zulkifli Abllah on Sunday …
Baca Lagi »RM500 fine awaits repeat offenders
A TOTAL of 296,866 notices have been issued to Penang folk to remind them to segregate their waste at source, with enforcement starting this month. Penang local government, town and country planning committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said 129,550 of the notices were issued by Penang Island City Council …
Baca Lagi »River restoration rising in Penang
ONCE infamous for having some of the most polluted waterways in the country, Penang continues to enforce stringent measures to restore its rivers. State housing and environment committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu said Penang rivers had since improved and pollution levels were now moderate. “Despite Penang being included in …
Baca Lagi »Man escapes gallows for murdering friend’s teen daughter, sentenced to 40 years
JOHOR BAHRU: A former security guard has escaped the death penalty after the Federal Court replaced it with a 40-year prison sentence for the murder of his friend’s teenage daughter 13 years ago. A three-judge panel led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, sitting on Wednesday (July 17), …
Baca Lagi »Lobster stars on new menu
DESPITE having been a chef for nearly three decades, Muhamad Zahid Zainol Rashid is always eager to deliver a new culinary experience. The chef de cuisine at the Cinnamon Coffee House at One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, is presenting the eatery’s latest promotion – Surf & Turf Lobster …
Baca Lagi »PM’s Dept to propose a syariah judicial appointments commission, says Mohd Na’im
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) will propose establishing a Syariah judicial appointments commission, said its minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He was referring to the commitment given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that the government would expedite the implementation of the Syariah Judges’ Remuneration Act …
Baca Lagi »Rapid KL introduces MyCity two-day pass
KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) through Rapid KL is offering an additional package with the introduction of the MyCity Two-Day pass which is an unlimited daily travel pass on all Rapid KL rail and bus routes. It said in a statement on Saturday (July 13) that the additional package …
Baca Lagi »M’sia projected to rank 16th in world’s 30 largest economies by 2075, says finance website
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is projected to rank 16th among the world’s 30 largest economies by 2075, says Insider Monkey. The finance website said Malaysia has experienced significant economic growth, making it a key player in South-East Asia and the global economy, attracting investments and driving development. According to an analysis …
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