Mount Kinabalu’s iconic Timpohon Gate gets RM1m upgrade
KUNDASANG, Feb 4 — Sabah Parks has completed an RM1 million upgrading of Timpohon Gate — the iconic landmark that serves as the primary entry point to Mount Kinabalu trails. During her recent visit to the Unesco World Heritage Site…
PM Anwar: Malaysia won’t take any sides in trade war as China, Mexico and Canada retaliate against US’ tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Malaysia will take a “centrality stand” in the tariffs war between the United States and its rival China, and neighbours Mexico, and Canada. He said Malaysia…
Where will our money come from if we don’t tax the rich? Anwar says TNB tariff hike won’t affect 85pc of Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the planned increase in electricity tariffs by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) won’t affect 85 per cent of Malaysians. Anwar, who’s also the finance minister, said only industry…
Sarawak floods: Number of evacuees dips to slightly above 9,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The number of flood evacuees in Sarawak has decreased to 9,039 people placed in 40 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) across six divisions as of this morning, compared to 9,314 people last night. The Sarawak Disaster…
Counter staff rotation kicks off today to revamp service delivery, says PSD
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 4 — The counter staff rotation initiative, involving all ministries and their respective departments, officially begins today, to enhance the quality of public services and improve the efficiency of service delivery at counters. The Public Service Department (PSD)…
Batu Caves ready for record-breaking Thaipusam with enhanced medical and emergency services
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — This year’s Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves will feature enhanced medical and emergency response services, as an estimated 1.2 to 1.5 million devotees and visitors are expected to gather at the temple cave site on…
MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in Sabah and Sarawak until tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Continuous heavy rain at the severe level is expected to occur in Sandakan and its surrounding areas in Sabah until tomorrow, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In an updated warning issued at 5.45…
Shortage of coconuts, soaring jasmine prices hit vendors as Thaipusam approaches
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — As Thaipusam approaches, vendors across Malaysia face significant shortages and price hikes of key festival essentials, particularly coconuts and flowers, creating challenges for vendors and devotees alike. A major supply crunch of coconuts, integral to…
Umno kicking MCA out from BN? No such talks, says Supreme Councillor Rahman Dahlan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Umno has not held any discussions about removing MCA from Barisan Nasional (BN), its Supreme Council member Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan reportedly said. He said there was no need to expel MCA from the coalition…
No decision yet to close contest for top two posts in PKR polls, Youth chief Adam Adli says
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 – PKR has yet to decide on whether the party’s president and deputy president positions will be contested in the upcoming party elections. PKR Youth chief Adam Adli Abdul Hadi was quoted saying that opinions on…
