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Dayak movie Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie receives funding from Finas

KUALA LUMPUR: The production of local indie film ‘Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie’ which won the Horror and Science Fiction category in the feature film genre at the 2021 World Film Carnival (WFC) Singapore last week, received funding from the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas). Finas, in a statement, said

PM wants MOE to expedite national education digitalisation programme

MUAR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants the Education Ministry (MOE) to expedite the national education digitalisation programme to enable more students to have access to high quality education. He said the Covid-19 pandemic which hit the country since early last year also affected the country’s education system. “Students

Vincent Tan to give half of wealth to charity

KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Corporation Bhd founder and executive chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan has announced that he will give half of his wealth to charity when he is no longer around, whilst appealing to more wealthy Malaysians who have passed 70 years old to do the same. The billionaire said

828 Malaysians contracted Covid-19 abroad

KUALA LUMPUR:  A total of 828 Malaysians contracted Covid-19 abroad since last year, said Deputy Foreign Minister, Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar. He said the cases involved Malaysians residing in 38 countries, including Singapore. “Based on the records, there are still Malaysians abroad infected with Covid-19 and many have recovered. “However, the

Financial knowledge, planning vital in preventing bankruptcy, scams

KUALA LUMPUR: The government and its relevant agencies will always emphasise the importance of financial knowledge and planning to the people as this can help to avert unmanageable debt, bankruptcy as well as various scams. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Aziz said financial knowledge and planning is crucial

Govt to study on allowing inter-state travel for Aidilfitri

MUAR: The government will study thoroughly whether interstate travel and visits can be allowed in conjunction with Aidilfitri, which falls in May, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. At the same time, he hinted at the possibility of allowing the Aidilfitri prayer, as well as the “takbir raya” and

Frontliner and beauty queen Dr Nisha in battle against Covid-19

By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Nisha Thayananthan is all too familiar with the ordeal that all frontliners are undergoing in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, overcoming the fear of being infected, and stressed out from working non-stop — at times up to 36 hours. “It was tiring to

Anti-plastic straws campaign seems to have lost pull

Metal, bamboo, lemongrass, and paper straws were among the types of drinking straws that appeared two years ago when the government implemented its ‘Tak Nak Straw Plastik’ (Say No To Plastic Straws) campaign in an effort to reduce pollution and preserve the environment. It became a trend then when most

Secondary schools to reopen as scheduled

BATU PAHAT:  The face-to-face school sessions for the secondary level scheduled to begin on April 4 and 5 will continue although there are 41 Covid-19 clusters originating from educational institutions since Jan 1, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He said school sessions would continue in accordance with

Driving and motor licence renewals extended to May 31

PUTRAJAYA: The government has extended the exemption for private vehicle owners to renew their driving licences (LM) and Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM) from April 1 to May 31, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. “However, drivers must have a valid motor vehicle insurance and present their e-cover