ISTANBUL: Millions of Americans are drinking water contaminated with harmful chemicals, heavy metals and radioactive substances, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported citing a report published on Wednesday. The Tap Water Database report published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a Washington, DC-based non-profit, examined water quality data from nearly 50,000 water
LABUAN: The Federal Government and the Sabah State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening tourism collaboration to boost economic growth in both regions. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said she discussed tourism and economic issues concerning Labuan and Sabah with Sabah Chief
JOHOR BAHRU: The government aims to reduce peak-hour congestion at the Johor Causeway by up to 70 per cent in preparation for the 2026 Visit Malaysia Year, ensuring a smoother experience for international visitors. Home Ministry Deputy Secretary General (Policy and Control) Datuk Makhzan Mahyuddin said 50 initiatives have been
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has granted royal assent to six bills passed during the Third Session of the 15th Parliament from Oct 14 to Dec 12 last year to be enacted into laws as Acts of Parliament. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul announced this before commencing
PHNOM PENH: The return of hazardous haze looms over mainland Southeast Asia as sporadic forest fires in Thailand and Cambodia raise alarm. With the dry season approaching, the region braces for worsening air pollution, reminiscent of the 1997 haze crisis that caused RM40 billion (US$9 billion) in damages. Slash-and-burn farming
KUALA LUMPUR: Today is a watershed moment for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) as it will be delisted from Bursa Malaysia following its successful privatisation exercise by the Gateway Development Alliance (GDA) consortium. Prior to this, the shares of MAHB which manages domestic and international airports were suspended on Feb
IPOH: A total of 1,946 senior citizens have received free influenza vaccinations at 78 selected health clinics in Perak under the Health Ministry’s (MOH) voluntary vaccination programme since Feb 18. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said the programme had seen an encouraging
PUTRAJAYA: The Works Ministry (KKR) will prepare a Cabinet Paper on the implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll system once the engagement process with relevant agencies is completed. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said discussions with various government agencies are still ongoing, as KKR aims for the
NILAI: National women’s track cycling champion Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri is ready to take on the challenge of winning the 1-kilometre (km) time trial event after junior athlete Sawda Hasbullah’s ‘golden’ ride at the 2025 Asian Track Cycling Championships (ACT). Nurul Izzah Izzati said the 17-year-old athlete’s achievement has
SHAH ALAM: More than 70 speakers and experts from around the world will take part in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Digital Broadcasting Symposium (ABU DBS) 2025, set to be held from Feb 24 to 27. According to ABU, the event, which will be officiated by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching on
