Author: Bernama

Sacrifice today for tomorrow’s safety

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called on all Malaysians, regardless of race and political parties, to continue complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs), including limiting this year’s Aidilfitri celebrations to prevent a further spike in Covid-19 cases. He said the government’s instructions to avoid

Dalila’s exquisite songkok Muar sought by many including Sultan, PM

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal MUAR: The Masood Hussin songkok needs no introduction in the royal town of Muar, however many are unaware that the maker is a woman, Nurdalila Abd Ghani, who is the granddaughter of the brand’s founder. The 41-year-old Nurdalila was exposed to the art of songkok-making

MAHB asks govt to review intention to liquidate Subang Airport

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has asked the government to review any intention to liquidate the holding of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang to any private entity, its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said. “On behalf of all Malaysia Airports staff, I would like

Tapai Tok Imam to satisfy your sweet tooth this Aidilfitri

By Nur Rafiqah Mohamad Razi MACHANG: Mohd Nadzri Mat Daud’s decision to start a small business selling tapai (fermented glutinous rice) to generate extra income for his family 27 years ago, turned out to be worthwhile as his Tapai Tok Imam has now become the family main source of income.

Malaysia’s GDP likely to grow by 0.5 pct in Q1 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to have grown by 0.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2021 (Q1 2021), compared to the 0.3 per cent contraction seen in Q4 2020, said Moody’s Analytics. It said although Malaysia has contended with a severe resurgence in

MCO 3.0 likely to be less painful than previous MCOs

KUALA LUMPUR: CGS-CIMB has maintained its view that the movement control order 3.0 (MCO 3.0) is likely to be less painful than past iterations. However, the stockbroking firm is concerned that corporate earnings risks could rise if the current measures fail to flatten the Covid-19 infection curve within the next

Despite the advancement of technology, amateur radio lives on

By Mohd Fakri Awang Lah MELAKA: Despite the rapid development of technology based on the use of radio frequencies, such as smartphones, broadband and others, amateur radio such as walkie-talkies still has a place among its fans. In the past, this kind of hobby was often associated with men, but

New Covid cases fall to 3,733 nationwide today

KUALA LUMPUR: After two days of recording more than 4,000 daily Covid-19 cases, Malaysia reported lower transmissions with 3,733 cases in the past 24 hours. Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in his post on Twitter said in the period, Selangor is still having the highest daily infections

Malaysian child passenger safety activist wins global award

By Azman Ujang KUALA LUMPUR: Another Malaysian has done the country proud on the world stage by winning the Child Passenger Safety International Instructor of the Year Award from a United States (US) organisation. Jchanet Tan, who started her personal campaign on child passenger safety five years ago, saw her