Author: Bernama

Over 25,000 people dead in US from gun violence so far in 2023

WASHINGTON: Over 25,000 people have been killed across the US in gun-related violence this year, according to a monitor’s data on Tuesday. The Gun Violence Archive counted 25,193 people who were fatally shot through Aug 1, according to Anadolu Agency. That includes 11,135 people who died as a result of

Six months on, thousands remain displaced after Türkiye’s quakes

KAHRAMANMARAS (Türkiye): Nearly six months after deadly earthquakes devastated southern Türkiye, thousands of survivors are still displaced, while President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised a rapid reconstruction, reported Xinhua. “We are living in containers, and it’s certainly not like living in a proper home,” said Recep Sayilgan, a 41-year-old survivor

LSD in imported cattle: Indonesia gives Australia 60 days to probe

JAKARTA: Indonesia has given Australia 60 days, that is, until September 12, 2023, to investigate the finding of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle imported from the country before it decides to stop accepting cattle imports from the continent, reported ANTARA news agency. The step has been taken following the

Thumbs up to proposed minimum RM2,500 pay for TVET grads

KUANTAN: The government’s efforts to empower Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to enable graduates of such courses to be paid at least RM2,500 to RM3,000 per month have been described as an appropriate move to tackle the cost of living issue. Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA (KKTM) Kemaman student

PH-BN coalition’s offers in manifesto realistic, says  voters

SHAH ALAM: The offer of “5 Tekad untuk 5 Tahun” (Five Determinations for Five Years)” by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in its election manifesto for Selangor is considered realistic, covers every segment of society and implementable. The majority of the Selangor people are satisfied with

Corporate earnings to rebound further in 2H 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s corporate earnings are set to continue recovering and registering further growth in the second half of 2023 (2H 2023), backed by positive economic print projected for the period. At the same time, Malaysia’s economy is set to retain its growth trajectory for the rest of the year

Amelia Henderson gets stay order to apologise, pay damages to A. Aida

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here today allowed an application by actress Amelia Henderson’s application to stay an order for her to issue a public apology to film and drama producer A. Aida for breach of contract. Judge Zulqarnain Hassan said the court used its discretion to allow the application

Universiade: Umar breaks national record again

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2023 SEA Games gold medallist in the men’s 400m, Umar Osman continued to display a powerful run when he once again broke his national record at the World University Games (Universiade) in Chengdu, China, today. The 20-year-old clocked 46.09s to finish third in the third semi-final heat

Illegal child labour on rise in tight us job market: CNN

NEW YORK: Child labour violations in the United States have increased in recent years, while “some well-known companies and consumer-facing name brands” have been caught employing children for dangerous and exhausting work, Xinhua quoted a CNN report on Sunday. “A tight labour market has prompted many employers to search for

S. Korea’s heat wave death toll rises to 23

SEOUL: The death toll from this summer’s heat wave in South Korea rose to 23, Xinhua quoted the Yonhap news agency as saying on Wednesday citing the fire authorities. Two additional deaths from heatstroke were reported on Tuesday, and the estimated death toll gained to 23, more than three times