PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s passport continues to be one of the world’s best, with its citizens allowed to travel to 163 countries without a visa. A global ranking known as the Henley & Partners Visa Restriction Index has pegged Malaysia as the ninth best out of a total of 219 destination co …
Read More »Bus operators lax until action is taken, says SPAD
KUALA LUMPUR: Bus operators have been lax over the safety of their buses until action was taken against them, said the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chief executive Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal. He said SPAD had first engaged operators on safety procedures in November 2012, and had come up with an …
Read More »Who art thou, William? 4 Shakespearean mysteries unsolved after 450 years
Yo, Shakespeare, it’s your birthday! For a man who would’ve been 450 years old today, it’s shocking how little we know of William the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon. Every year, Shakespeare’s literary legacy is performed and adapted, discussed and criticised, celebrated and satirised, publi …
Read More »General : ‘One-Stop Centre’ To Monitor Umrah Pilgrims Must Be Set Up – Jamil Khir
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — The Prime Minister’s Department is currently discussing with the Tourism and Culture Ministry to create a one-stop centre to monitor umrah pilgrims’ health against diseases and handle fraudulent companies selling umrah packages. Minister in the Pr …
Read More »Business : UTP Gets RM1.13 Million MOSTI Grant For Fire Fighting Research
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has received a TechnoFund grant worth RM1.13 million from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) for a fire fighting research project. The university said in a statement today the ‘Rescue-I Monitor …
Read More »Mutual respect and tolerance fundamental to all religions, says British politician
PETALING JAYA: Respect and tolerance is fundamental to all religions, and Muslims have a duty to protect that right, said a prominent British politician. “Muslims have a duty to recognise and protect the basic human rights of freedom of religion or belief, a freedom that we ourselves benefit f …
Read More »General : Three Vital Elements In Handling Security Issues – Ahmad Zahid
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) — Information is one of the three vital elements required to resolve security issues that changed with times, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said sufficient information was important because without it taking action would be difficult. Sec …
Read More »David Moyes parts ways with Manchester United, Ryan Giggs temporarily takes charge
LONDON: Manager David Moyes “has left” Manchester United, the club announced on their Twitter account on Tuesday, with veteran player Ryan Giggs assuming first-team duties until a permanent appointment is made. “Manchester United announces that David Moyes has left the club,” …
Read More »General : MH370: Five Military Aircraft Continue Air Search Despite Poor Weather
From Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil PERTH, April 22 (Bernama) — Four military aircraft had departed Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Pearce located north of here despite an earlier decision to suspend air search activities for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Tuesday. They were joined by …
Read More »Boy pierced by iron rod believes divine intervention saved him from serious harm
KOTA KINABALU: Huguan Isaac (pic) believes divine intervention saved him from more serious harm after a 1.2m long iron rod pierced his right cheek on Monday. The Year Four SK Sacred Heart Heart pupil was waiting for his school bus inside the nearby Sacred Heart Cathedral compound when he stepped on …
Read More »General : Improvements On PBS Accepted By Educators – Idris
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — Improvements on the school-based assessment (PBS) system will only be made after getting views from 55,000 individuals, including academicians and non-governmental organisations, the Senate was told today. Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said …
Read More »Zecon withdraws selective capital repayment plan
PETALING JAYA: Sarawak-based Zecon Bhd has withdrawn its proposal to carry out a selective capital repayment (SCR) exercise that would have paved the way for its privatisation. Zecon told Bursa Malaysia yesterday that they could not get the approval of the non-interested shareholders for the propose …
Read More »Business : No Trade Pact To Be Signed During Obama Visit, Says Mustapa
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, has indicated that no trade agreement will be signed during US President Barack Obama’s visit but a lot of issues will be discussed to strengthen bilateral relationship. He said O …
Read More »Malaysian billionaire Quek to take slice of Alam Maritim?
PETALING JAYA: Alam Maritim Resources Bhd is embarking on a new share sale exercise that could see savvy investors Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan and Paul Poh emerging as strategic investors, according to banking sources. Alam Maritim yesterday requested for the trading of its shares to be suspended for two …
Read More »General : Najib Unveils Two Key Initiatives On Autism
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) — Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has unveiled two key autism-related initiatives for Malaysia – the setting up of the National Centre for Autism and turning the Permata Kurnia project into a national centre of excellence for autism. The prime minister said the N …
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