Author: Bernama

‘No palm oil’ labels are illegal and violate Malaysian law: MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has “strongly” urged retailers “to remove all products and advertising materials displayed and sold that bear any discriminatory logos against palm oil from their premises.” Failing to do so, they could face a hefty fine of RM250,000 or jail time not exceeding

Al Hambra, Yong appointed as Sabah Legislative Assembly deputy speakers

KOTA KINABALU: Yayasan Nur Jauhar chairman Datuk Al Hambra Tun Juhar, and Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) deputy president Datuk Richard Yong Ke Wong have been appointed as Sabah Legislative Assembly deputy speakers. Sabah Chief Minister’s Office in a statement today said Al Hambra and Yong took their oath of office

Cashless society getting closer in Vietnam

HANOI: Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnamese consumers have been fast embracing cards, the Internet and apps for financial transactions which are averaged at US$40 billion a day, Xinhua quoted the Vietnam News Agency report on Monday. The State Bank of Vietnam has set a goal of making cashless payment half

Footballer claims trial to assaulting girlfriend, damaging her phone

PETALING JAYA: Footballer Mohd Rizal Mohd Ghazali or more commonly known as Rizal Ghazali was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today for assaulting his girlfriend and damaging her mobile phone in a hotel room two weeks ago. The 31-year-old Sabah FC defender appeared calm throughout the proceedings and pleaded

Proton opens Malaysia’s first automotive digital experience centre

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd, via its joint venture company, Aco Tech Sdn Bhd, has launched Malaysia’s first automotive digital experience centre. In a statement today, Aco Tech said the centre, called Proton Digital Xperience (Proton DX), aims to be a hub for car and technology enthusiasts of all ages

Muhammad Azeem won’t compete in Chengdu Universiade

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) can forget about fielding national sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi in the 2023 World University Games (Universiade) in Chengdu, China from July 28-Aug 8. Head of the athlete preparation committee for the Chengdu Universiade Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli confirmed that Muhammad Azeem

Shah Firdaus to receive new bikes before Asian Games: Coach

NILAI: National track cycling head coach john Beasley has promised that Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom will get new bicycles before the Hangzhou Asian Games, scheduled from Sept 23 to Oct 8. Beasley said he would be happy if the new version of the WXR-Vorteq bikes will be ready by the

Stress management for health workers adequate for now: Zaliha

PUTRAJAYA: The existing stress and mental health management measures for health workers are sufficient but can be improved if necessary, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. She was elaborating on the sudden deaths of two health workers, including a doctor who was four months’ pregnant, in Klang district, in Selangor