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MELAKA, Dec 16 (Bernama) — The Education Ministry, Tuesday launched a continuous professionalism development plan (PPPB) aimed at raising the quality of school teachers and leaders to empower the teaching profession in the country. Education director-general Datuk Seri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof s …

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor when launching LAWA in Kuala LumpurKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) — Lack of knowledge and awareness of their legal rights as well as access to help were among the causes of women in the country becoming victims of violence, said Prime Minister’s wife, Datin Seri …

SEREMBAN, Dec 16 (Bernama) — Several areas in Negeri Sembilan affected by a highly-allergenic weed locally known as ‘rumpai miang Mexico’ are reported to be under control, said State Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Committee chairman Datuk Hasim Rusdi. He said the three locatio …

KUCHING, Dec 16 (Bernama) — Harimau Malaya team manager Datuk Sudarsono Osman wants the players to learn from their mistakes which caused their defeat to Thailand in the group’s match of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2014 in Singapore. He said the Harimau Malaya team was leading twice against Thail …

By Azizul Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) — The rising cost of living can be controlled by checking one’s personal lifestyle inflation, says Saving Plus Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Liew Ooi Hann. Saving Plus manages the financial product comparison and application portal, …

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — Australian police are unable to confirm whether Malaysians were among hostages taken by a gunman at a cafe in Central Sydney on Monday morning. A New South Wales (NSW) Police Force spokesman said the police had yet to identify the hostages comprising staff and …

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — No less than 8,000 individuals have been detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) since it was introduced in 1960 and until its repeal in 2012, the Dewan Negara was told Monday. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said many of the …

SEREMBAN, Dec 15 (Bernama) — The Negeri Sembilan branch of Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) distributed 3,000 packets of nasi lemak to the public at four locations, here, Monday. State BSN director Azman Abdul Aziz said the distribution was from 7am until 9am at the Seremban train station, Termina …

Affected people moving to the evacuation centreKUALA BERANG, Dec 15 (Bernama)– Twenty-one people were evacuated from Kampung Bukit Kolam in Hulu Terengganu, Monday following floods caused by heavy rain over the past two days. They were moved to the Bukit Kolam relief centre at about 11 am when …

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has urged chefs, especially those at hotels to assist the government promote freshwater fish dishes to tourists. He said such assistance from the chefs would not only encourage cons …

Prof Dr Rustam AbbasPUTRAJAYA, Dec 12 (Bernama) — Former Universiti Industri Selangor (Unisel) deputy vice-chancellor Prof Dr Rustam Abbas was on Friday cleared by the Court of Appeal, of a charge of using a forged document to extend his service contract. Court of Appeal president Tan Sri Raus …

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 12 (Bernama) — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Joseph Kurup has advised the media to avoid reports carrying racist and religious-sensitive content so as to maintain peace and harmony in the country. He said the media should adopt a proactive stance …

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) — The debris of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17 should be brought back to Malaysia as it rightfully belongs to the national carrier, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said, by right, Malaysia should be the one leading the investigation te …

BINTULU, Dec 12 (Bernama) — A literacy programme carried out among middle aged Penans in the Murum hydro dam area in the interior of Belaga near here has produced positive result. Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) manager for social investment, Joanne Tan Cho Yian said 341 out of the 550, who had no fo …

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) — The success of the police in releasing cage fish farming entreprenuer Chan Sai Chiun, 32, yesterday, demonstrates the integrity and determination of the security forces in saving kidnap victims. In congratulating the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM), Chairma …