Arkib Tag: Berita National

MORE than 30 tonnes of durian will be exhibited and sold during the three-day Asia Durian Summit 2024 in Gelang Patah, says Tourism Johor director Sharil Nizam Abdul Rahim. He said the programme would also showcase 20 out of the 228 most famous durian species in the country, which include …

BATU PAHAT: A 41-year-old bookkeeper lost more than RM321,000 of her company’s funds after falling for an email scam. Batu Pahat acting OCPD Supt Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the woman received a fake email from a supposed international company on March 27, purportedly to update her company about the …

ALL applications involving road excavation works in the city will be made through Darul Ridzuan Utility Corridor Sdn Bhd (KUDR) starting July 1. Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said applications would be made through KUDR Online System or Kudrat. “Ipoh City Council (MBI) is no longer accepting permit and excavation …

KUALA LUMPUR: A former assistant manager of a private company has pleaded not guilty in a Sessions Court here to charges of soliciting and accepting bribes in connection with the organisation of the Double Trouble 2 Concert last year. Noorfadhilah Mohd Idris, 37, is accused of soliciting RM30,000 from Abd …

MORE than 60 Star Media Group (SMG) employees gained valuable insight into the world of sustainability as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations during a talk held at Menara Star in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. In his opening remarks, ESGright principal consultant Prathab V provided an overview of the …

Anwar brings up previous govt’s record as he slams critics KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd’s (MAHB) privatisation deal will not threaten national security as its chairman and chief executive officer will still be Malaysian, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). The Prime Minister slammed Perikatan Nasional for creating a …

RESIDENTS at 25 People’s Housing Projects (PPR) in Johor will soon be able to enjoy free Internet through a special initiative by the state government, says state executive councillor Aznan Tamin. The Johor education and information committee chairman said the initiative, dubbed WiFi Premium Maju Johor, was part of the …

A DURIAN buffet outing turned into a nightmare for a tourist from China after she was bitten by the orchard’s dog, reported China Press. Thirty-two-year-old Peng Huiyue from Liaoning paid RM40 to take part in an all-you-can-eat durian feast in Penang after seeing an advertisement on Xiaohongshu. Peng arrived at …

JOHOR BARU: A total of 275 dengue cases have been reported statewide in the 25th epidemiological week (ME25), a slight increase from the previous week, says Ling Tian Soon. The Johor health and environment committee chairman said a total of 7,852 dengue cases have been reported in Johor so far …

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill 2023, with an amendment made by the Dewan Negara under Standing Order 73(1). The Bill, presented by Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, was approved with a majority voice vote after …