Author: Bernama

Eartheories calls on youths to participate in essential oil business

By Nur Khalidah Abdul Halim SHAH ALAM: Iskandar Exclusive Sdn Bhd, which produces aromatherapy essential oils under its brand, ‘Eartheories’, is urging for more youths to be involved in the essential oil business, especially in supplying raw materials. Co-founder Fazli Subari said the company had started producing aromatherapy essential oils

Stay calm to combat covid together

KUALA LUMPUR: Today, Wednesday which is equivalent to 30 Ramadan 1442 Hijrah signifies the end of the holy month after Muslims have performed one month of fasting and will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri tomorrow (Thursday). The day of victory is traditionally celebrated with the family and relatives in the

Teachers using popularity of social media to prop up PdPR

This article is in conjunction with Teachers Day in Malaysia which is celebrated on May 16 annually. By Soon Li Wei KUALA LUMPUR: ‘If you can’t beat them, join them.’ This is exactly what teachers are trying to do in an era where students are smitten with smartphones and social

Brunei reports new imported Covid-19 case

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei reported one new confirmed case of Covid-19 on Wednesday, bringing the national tally to 231 cases. According to Xinhua news agency quoting the Brunei’s Health Ministry, the new case is a 46-year-old man who arrived in the country from Manila on April 28. He has no

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is on Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Thursday, May 13, Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced tonight. “In keeping with the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare that the date for

Ministry denies allegations beef traders suffer losses due to ceiling price

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has denied allegations that local beef traders suffered losses due to the ceiling price set under the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for Aidilfitri Celebration of RM34 per kilogramme. Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said traders could still

Malaysia records 3,973 new Covid-19 cases, 22 deaths Tuesday

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia continued to record a high number of Covid-19 cases over the 24 hours up to noon today, with 3,973 cases that have taken the cumulative tally to 448,457. Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that during the same period, there were 2,848 cases of

Ex-national runner, Olympian Asir Victor dies

KUALA LUMPUR: Legendary Malaysian 400-metre runner and Olympian, Datuk Asirvatham Victor, died in Ipoh this morning at the age of 81. Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk S.M. Muthu said the Ipoh-born athlete, who has a history of heart problems, was brought to the KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital after suffering

290,480 vials of Sinovac bottled by Pharmaniaga for use from today

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 290,480 vials of the Covid-19 Sinovac vaccine bottled by Pharmaniaga Bhd (Pharmaniaga) will be used at vaccination centres (PPV) nationwide starting today, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said. It is the first batch handed over by the company to the Health Ministry (MOH), he