MCA Youth Chief Ling Tian Soon is determined to secure placements in the matriculation program for 69 non-Bumiputera students who achieved 10 ‘A’s in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) but were rejected to enter the program. They were rejected before the government relaxed ethnic quotas for excellent students. The Education Ministry is expected to announce the…
A chemical leak at the KLIA Southern Support Zone Aircraft Engineering area resulted in at least 20 people vomiting. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department operations control centre reported today that the individuals affected were employees from Sepang Aircraft, MAS Engineering Hangar, and CAE. “Six were sent to the air disaster unit, 13 to the…
The damaged wall and drain of the historic Sien See Sze Ya Temple on Jalan Suasa 6 in Pekan Sungai Besi will be reconstructed, said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) advisory board member Carmen Leong. “City Hall has promised to rebuild the drain. “The local authority will also assist the temple by demolishing the wall…
Penang’s health committee chairman, Daniel Gooi, advised the public to exercise caution as Covid-19 cases surged, to help contain the spread of the virus. “People should wear face masks in crowded areas and wash their hands regularly. “These are basic precautionary measures that we should adopt. We must also closely monitor the health of all…
Universiti Malaya Feminism Club (UMFC) President Chin Jes Weng, emphasised the urgency of advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights among tertiary students in light of the rising HIV cases. “Sex is taboo in society, and it does not help with protecting students’ health,” she said. She said not enough is being done to…
A fraud syndicate solicited donations by exploiting the deceased headlined China Press. They shared the story of a Chinese woman who passed away from breast cancer two years ago to deceive kind-hearted netizens into giving money. The government’s exemption threshold for e-invoicing is set at an annual turnover of RM150,000, but this is considered insufficient,…
Police have launched an investigation into the abuse of a husky by its owner, following the circulation of a viral video exposing the incident. A report was made about the incident at 12.47 am yesterday said Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abd Yusof. “The report was lodged about a viral video where a…
Malaysian food comedian Nigel Ng, also known as Uncle Roger has hinted at opening a restaurant in Malaysia later this year. He said this in his latest video titled “Uncle Roger Miss Anthony Bourdain.” The video was a tribute to the late American chef Anthony Bourdain. “Another reason to go to Malaysia: Uncle Roger is…
The Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that his ministry has finished constructing a total of 101,516 affordable housing units for the lower-income group. “This commitment is ongoing. Under the Budget 2024, 19 new PPR projects are being built including 6,006 units that will benefit approximately 24,000 low-income households. “We are now…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that Malaysia should preserve its identity and cultural vibrancy amidst its pursuit of development. “Our architects are trained in the West. I’m pleased to know they are more familiar with and committed to showing that what we show is not just a concrete jungle. “It has to have…