Rescued GISBH children: 28.6pc stunted, while 89 of them found to be suffering from anxiety Posted on 19/11/2024 SHAH ALAM, Nov 19 — The health screening results of the 266 children rescued from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) in Selangor found that 26.8 per cent are stunted, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the intensive screening and examination carried out by the Selangor State Health… Read more
MAHB, CAAM, airlines partner to boost KLIA efficiency with new collaboration platform Posted on 19/11/2024 SEPANG, Nov 19 — The Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) initiative at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was officially launched today. Implemented earlier this year, it is aimed at driving long-term efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence across the airport. The initiative involves the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and… Read more
Commonwealth Student Governance Summit at Limkokwing University champions TVET overhaul to make it more appealing Posted on 19/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17, 2024 — The Commonwealth Student Governance Summit (CSGS) 2024 witnessed youth leaders and educators urging for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) — often perceived as less prestigious than traditional academic pathways—to be made more appealing to students and parents. The Commonwealth Student Governance Summit… Read more
Over 6,000 cops faced disciplinary action for misconduct from 2020 until September this year, says DIGP Posted on 19/11/2024 KUANTAN, Nov 19 –– A total of 6,646 senior and junior police officers have faced disciplinary action for various offences from 2020 until September this year, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay He said these included dismissal (613 individuals), demotion (120), pay reduction (68), forfeiture… Read more
Minister disputes claim on increase of tertiary-educated workers in low-skilled jobs Posted on 19/11/2024 Human resources minister Steven Sim affirmed that the government is committed to tackling underemployment in the country. KUALA LUMPUR: The claim that Malaysia’s underemployment rate among tertiary-educated workers increased by 100,000 in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 is inaccurate, says human resources minister Steven Sim. Responding to Afnan Hamimi… Read more
Court suggests mediation to resolve Dr M-Anwar suit Posted on 19/11/2024 Dr Mahathir Mohamad is suing over allegedly defamatory statements made by Anwar Ibrahim at a PKR congress last year. SHAH ALAM: The High Court here has suggested that a lawsuit brought by Dr Mahathir Mohamad against Anwar Ibrahim be referred to mediation for resolution. Lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali, appearing for… Read more
Don’t withdraw case against Daim, says widow Posted on 19/11/2024 Naimah Khalid accused Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of using former finance minister Daim Zainuddin’s death as an opportunity to avoid accountability for “repeated public slander” against him. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Naimah Khalid, the widow of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, has urged the attorney-general and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)… Read more
PN beri tawaran lebih baik, bukan ‘angan-angan kosong’ tawan Pahang Posted on 19/11/2024 Aireroshairi Roslan yakin PN mampu rampas Pahang pada PRU akan datang. PETALING JAYA: Keyakinan Perikatan Nasional (PN) Pahang menawan Pahang bukan ‘angan-angan kosong’ tetapi berdasarkan kemampuan gabungan itu memberi tawaran lebih baik kepada rakyat, kata Ketua Penerangannya PN Aireroshairi Roslan. Aireroshairi berkata pentadbiran Pahang ketika ini juga mempunyai banyak kelemahan… Read more
Former Penang rep Lee Hack Teik dies Posted on 19/11/2024 Former Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Lee Hack Teik passed away at his home in Ayer Itam last night. (Facebook pic) GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang assemblyman Lee Hack Teik has died. He was 72. The senior MCA man, who was last a state committee member in the 2013 term, died at his… Read more
Malaysians visiting Thailand beware: Even two ‘pill kuda’ will get you arrested for suspected drug dealing Posted on 19/11/2024 BANGKOK, Nov 19 — Malaysians, be very careful about what you bring into Thailand as according to their laws even two ‘yaba’ or known locally as pil kuda could have you arrested for suspicion of drug dealing. Kosmo Online reported Sungai Golok District Police Chief, Colonel Jadsadavit Inprapan saying authorities… Read more