KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified the procurement and enforcement sectors as well as individuals with power who have vested interest as the major contributors to corruption in the country. MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations)said corruption involving procurement and individuals with vested interest were linked, as the
OTTAWA: A tornado sparked chaos near the Canadian capital Ottawa on Friday, injuring dozens as homes were damaged, cars flipped over, and over 130,000 people left without power, local media said. Meteorologists reported gusts whipped up to around 120 miles per hour (190 kilometers per hour), with the city of
Yesterday, a friend asked me, “John, why do you want to be involved in community policing?” I told him that I was participating in community policing by working with the police closely to build a safer community so that we have a better quality of life by reducing crime in
TEHRAN: Militants attacked a military parade in southwestern Iran yesterday, killing at least eight troops and wounding some 20 others, state media reported. “Eight to nine of the military forces were martyred and more than 20 were injured. The injured are in a crucial state,” the deputy governor of Khuzestan
NAIROBI: The death toll after a ferry capsized in Lake Victoria has risen to 151, state-run TV station TBC said yesterday as rescue workers pressed on with the search to find scores more people feared drowned. “Operations resumed early this morning,” TBC said. Late Friday, the toll had stood at
KUCHING: More than 200 dogs were vaccinated with anti-rabies vaccine during an anti-rabies vaccination programme held at Kampung Semaba Community Hall, Jalan Kpg Semaba near here, yesterday. A veter inar ian f rom the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Dr Tay Lee Huay as the person in charge of the
KUCHING: Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival goers will get to enjoy Sarawak’s heritage cuisine on sale for two days from Friday, September 28. The Sarawak Culinary Adventure is organised by Sarawak Culinary Heritage Committee to support the Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival (KWJF). Offering an array of local foods ranging from bubur
SIBU: The Sibu International BASE Jump has now attracted jumpers from around the world. It is now an event that jumpers from around the world look forward to every year. Ilya Szarek from Canada praises the organiser and also the local folks for their warmth, friendliness and hospitality. “They really
LUNDU: Sarawak Kitchen being at every festival or carnival has benefitted entrepreneurs to increase their income and promote local dishes to visitors. Assistant Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises, Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said Sarawak Kitchen or popularly known as ‘Dapur Sarawak’ has managed to draw visitors to the carnival
LONDON: Alvaro Morata needs goals to boost his fragile confidence, said Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri after the striker again failed to find the net in the Europa League match against PAOK in Greece. Morata, 25, scored freely in the first few weeks after joining Chelsea last year but has appeared
