Public holidays in January.
After spending the 3-day Christmas long weekend, let’s take a look at what public holidays there are in January. There will be 3 public holidays in January 2024. These 3 public holidays are only holidays in designated states. January 1 is New Year’s Day, but there are...
Latest developments in Japan’s Daihatsu safety test fraud case.
Cases of fraud in safety tests by Japan's Daihatsu continue to escalate. It is understood that all Daihatsu factories in Japan have been suspended, and partners in other countries are gradually resuming production. Currently, Daihatsu partners in Taiwan and Indonesia...
Bank door shatters when guard accidentally pumps firearm.
On Tuesday, December 26, in the early hours of the day, a bank security guard in Kota Damansara unintentionally discharged his pump pistol, shattering the front door. At 10.13 am, according to Petaling Jaya Deputy OCPD Supt M. Hussin Sollehuddin Zolkifly, police got a...
The rising prevalence of diabetes is not good news.
On this World Diabetes Day, we must face the harsh reality that, in Malaysia, the disease has become more prevalent, rising seven percentage points in the last ten years. Additionally, among South-East Asian nations, we have the highest incidence of cases. In 2021,...
Medical staff at relief centres to prevent Covid-19 outbreak
KUALA BERANG: In a proactive measure, health department officials and medical personnel have been stationed at all flood evacuation centers in Kuala Berang to conduct Covid-19 screenings on individuals, aiming to avert any potential outbreaks of the virus....
Langkawi back with a bang
LANGKAWI: The enchanting island of Langkawi is experiencing a tourism resurgence, attracting thousands of holidaymakers since the commencement of the school holidays. Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) revealed that during the initial week of school holidays...
Floods hit Johor, Sabah; 28,310 evacuated nationwide by 6am
Johor and Sabah are the most recent states to experience flooding, bringing the total to six states. As of this morning at 6 am, there were 28,310 people in need of evacuation, up from 25,938 people this evening. The state with the greatest number of evacuees,...
Shi-know: Savoring the World’s Best Durians, Anywhere, Anytime
If you're a devoted durian enthusiast, imagine not only indulging in the finest durians but also creating an additional income stream. Now, picture the joy of surprising and gifting your loved ones worldwide, regardless of their location—east, west, north, or south....
The pavilion management apologises for the tourist-involved Christmas tree incident.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur has expressed regret for the incident involving a Singaporean customer being struck by a Christmas tree limb. The administration of the shopping centre expressed apologies for the event that occurred on Monday, December 25, and said that its...
More people are evacuated as flooding grows worse in three states.
As the flooding in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang worsens, more people were evacuated to temporary relief centres on Tuesday, December 26, in the morning, as opposed to Monday, December 25. As of 8am, 12,572 individuals from 3,860 households in Kelantan were...
