KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 1,245 cases of infectious diseases have been reported at flood relief centres in Terengganu during this flood season. State Health director Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong said that respiratory infections accounted for the highest number of cases, totalling 969, followed by skin diseases with 166 cases.
BY SOON LI WEI KINABATANGAN: Malaysia, as one of the world’s leading palm oil producers, often faces international scrutiny and boycotts, with allegations of unsustainable practices and environmental degradation. Ranked second globally after Indonesia, Malaysia is frequently criticised by Western nations for perceived shortcomings in the sustainability of its palm
KOTA KINABALU: The Sessions Court here yesterday ordered former Sabah State Water Department (JANS) director Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib, 62, his wife Fauziah Piut, 59, and former JANS deputy director Lim Lam Beng, 70, to enter their defence on 37 charges of money laundering after the prosecution successfully established
KUALA LUMPUR: The three policemen, believed to be involved in misconduct for visiting entertainment outlets in Golok, Thailand, will be transferred, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said that the policemen, aged between 26 and 32 and holding the ranks of sergeant major, corporal, and lance corporal,
KUALA LUMPUR: The national junior men’s hockey squad’s dream of ending the 2024 Junior Asia Cup campaign in Muscat, Oman by winning a podium place was dashed after losing 1-2 to Japan in the third-fourth playoff match at the Oman Al Marat Hockey Stadium, yesterday. Japan started the action aggressively
TAWAU: A Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu student testified in the High Court yesterday that the second accused had instructed everyone in dormitory room 5 Belian to leave him alone with Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan on the night of the incident on March 21. The 17th prosecution witness said
SINGAPORE/BANGKOK: The successful inscription of the Kebaya onto the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – a joint nomination by five Southeast Asian nations – is a milestone to be celebrated, said Singapore’s Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Edwin Tong. Tong, who also serves as Chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: The new Cooperatives Act, set to replace the Co-operative Societies Act 1993 (Act 502) is expected to be tabled in Parliament next year, said Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Ewon Benedick. He said the drafting process for the new act, which involves all stakeholders, including the
KUALA LUMPUR: ‘Kebaya’ has been inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity category by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), through a multinational nomination. In a statement, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) said Malaysia, together with Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia,
KUCHING: Sabah FC recorded a 2-1 victory over host Kuching City FC in a fierce action that took place at the Sarawak State Stadium last night. Kuching City aggressively created chances but the lack of finishing and agility saw Aidil Sharin Sahak and Sabah’s men deadlocked without a goal in
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