It may sound ridiculous some 30 years ago for anyone to suggest building an airport in the middle of nowhere, like in the Betong Division, but with the potential the place has, it is now a necessity to bring its agricultural produce to a wider market, including overseas. Plans are afoot to build a
KUALA LUMPUR: After missing out in 2020, Ramadan buffets are making a strong come-back, and are the favourites for breaking-the-fast despite the need to adhere to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) chief executive officer Ainol Shaharina Sahar said they are targeting 5,000 customers throughout Ramadan
BY BALKISH AWANG KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to allow food and beverage (F&B) outlets to offer Ramadan buffets and operate up to 6am during the fasting month is a relief to eateries and hotels that hope to recover some of the losses they suffered following the restrictions on movements
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has given assurance that there was no sinister motive behind the declaration of Emergency in which some concerns have been raised in the recent past. Muhyiddin said the declaration of Emergency was made for a singular reason, and that is to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today expressed their condolences to the family of former Sarawak Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, following the passing of his wife, Toh Puan Datuk
KOTA KINABALU: The Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) has agreed to hand over the administration of Sipadan and Ligitan islands to Sabah, while Sarawak will have full control and management of its gas distribution. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel will remain unchanged for the period of April 15 to 21, with each still priced at RM2.05, RM2.54 and RM2.15 per litre respectively. In a statement today, the Finance Ministry said the prices are based on the weekly retail pricing
KUALA LUMPUR: University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering (Unimy) is offering the Digital Technology Intensive Programme (Unimy DiTIP), especially for those who have completed their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, to help develop a tech-savvy young generation. Unimy vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Ts Dr Mohd Razali Muhamad said the structured
MADINAH: The Islamic University of Madinah is offering an unlimited number of scholarships to Malaysian students to further their knowledge in Islamic Studies, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. Zulkifli said that the university also offered scholarships to Malaysian students in
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co is expected to introduce new Galaxy laptops later this month as the South Korean tech giant eyes to expand sales of notebooks amid the pandemic-induced stay-at-home trend, reported Yonhap News Agency. Samsung on Wednesday sent media invitations to its Galaxy Unpacked online event scheduled to take
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