KUALA LUMPUR: The lure of delicious food has enticed tourists to spend RM9.7bil on food and beverage last year. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said the figure accounted for 17.2% of overall tourist expenditure for the year. “Food has and will continue to be one of our […]
MALACCA: Agents of scrap metal dealers have been selling old Portuguese coins, bullets and religious amulets that were unearthed during a recent landslip along the banks of the Malacca River to antique brokers from Singapore. The artefacts, the most valuable of which found so far was a cannon ball that […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The “it is not me” excuse will not work for motorists captured on the latest police cameras because the authorities have gone HD (high definition). “The “LTI20-20 TruCAM” captures sharp images. It can show clearly the registration number of the vehicle. “If taken from the right angle, even […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Indian and Nepal governments and their people following the tragic earthquake that have rocked both countries’ borders last Sunday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their lives in this disaster,” said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah […]
JOHOR BARU: Shirley the chain-smoking orang utan is being given the “cold turkey” treatment at the Malacca Zoo to help her kick the habit. The primate will be placed under intensive rehabilitation for two weeks before being transferred to Sarawak. “Actually, Shirley picked up the smoking habit while living in […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Developing and nurturing a solid, local talent base is top on the Government’s agenda, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said yesterday. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of human capital development stating that it is “the most important investment a country can make” as it is the core […]
MALACCA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will help the Health Ministry to provide additional training on defensive driving to ambulance drivers following frequent accidents involving ambulances recently. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri said Saturday relevant classes would be conducted with the department involving to train ambulance drivers about […]
PETALING JAYA: More than 20 tonnes of illegal ivory have passed through at least two Malaysian ports since 2003, earning the country an unsavoury reputation as a transhipment hub for the multi-million ringgit trade and the figure involves only those seized. Wildlife monitoring trade network Traffic regional director Dr William […]
GEORGE TOWN: The spirit of patriotism is deeply felt here with a sea of Jalur Gemilang flying high at public and private buildings in conjunction with the Merdeka Day celebrations. National flags flying outside the City Stadium and the Federal government agencies. Many locals are expressing their love of the […]
THE Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (Fama) is importing three million coconuts from Indonesia this month and next month to meet the demand for the Hari Raya celebrations. This is almost a 100 per cent increase compared with the 700,000 to one million coconuts imported per month, for the first seven […]
THE fishing industry in Parit Jawa, Muar, is at a standstill following the return of foreign workers to their homes in Indonesia to celebrate Hari Raya. Muar-Batu Pahat Fishermen’s Association president Ser Boon Huat said consumers have to brace themselves for a fish shortage and a hike in prices. A […]
KUALA LUMPUR: It may seem as though the Hari Raya celebrations have overshadowed the Merdeka Day celebrations today. However, the spirit of patriotism and pride in Malaysia’s progress since achieving independence 54 years ago, is in no way subdued despite appearances that may suggest otherwise. Homes are flying the Jalur […]
PUTRAJAYA: A survey has suggested Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s approval rating has dipped, but the government remains unperturbed by it, stressing that it is more concerned about addressing the people’s needs. In brushing aside the latest report by polling centre Merdeka Center for Opinion Research, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri […]
KUALA LUMPUR: today reminded the people not to forget the sacrifices of past leaders in freeing Malaysia from the colonialists. He said that while Muslims were celebrating Aidilfitri, which entered its second day today, they should never forget the achievements of leaders who won the nation its independence. “In the […]
AMPANG JAYA: Residents peering out of their units at the Riviera Apartment, Taman Muda here, to check out the source of a loud explosion early Thursday were shocked to see their vehicles on fire. In the 4am incident, the residents, who were fast asleep, were awakened by a loud explosion […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of vehicles on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) is expected to increase Thursday as motorists begin to make their way back to the city. A PLUS officer said there was an increase in the number of vehicles on the expressway but the situation remained under control. […]
By ARAB NEWS The tourism industry in Malaysia currently ranks as the second foreign exchange earner. As far as the results go, promoting the tourism industry has been one of the country’s success stories. In celebrating Malaysia’s 53 years of nationhood, its tourism industry certainly deserves due recognition for its […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic at several stretches along the North-South Expressway (Plus) has been slow since 5pm Friday, particularly traffic heading North, between the Menora Tunnel and Sungai Perak in Perak. A Plusline spokesman told Bernama, traffic was also building up from Tapah to Gopeng, Perak and from Juru to the […]
PUTRAJAYA: The Haj quota for Malaysia has been increased to 28,000 pilgrims this year, from 26,000 previously. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said Malaysia had applied for the increased quota from Saudi Arabia’s Haj and Wakaf Minister at a meeting and this was approved […]
KUALA LUMPUR:The Election Commission has been tasked with drawing up a framework for the parliamentary select committee on electoral reforms to be sent to the cabinet on Sept 7. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz said the framework, raised by “legal non-governmental organisations”, would […]