Author: Bernama

Drunk driver causes wildfire on Greek island  

ATHENS: A drunk driver who wrecked his car early on Monday morning caused a major fire on the Greek island of Chios, German news agency (dpa) quoted a report from state broadcaster ERT. The driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a bush on the side of the

LHDN to implement e-invoicing next year

KUALA LUMPUR: The electronic invoicing or e-invoicing system will be implemented in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024), echoing the government’s digitalisation agenda. Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) chief executive officer Datuk Dr Mohd Nizom Sairi said e-invoicing would streamline and enhance the country’s tax system, promote transparency

Save a number, save a life: Importance of saving healthcare emergency numbers

KUALA LUMPUR: Did you know that 59 per cent of fatalities resulting from injuries during emergencies could have been prevented if timely first aid had been administered?  It is unfortunate that emergencies often catch us off guard, leaving little time for hesitation. While not all of us possess healthcare expertise,

Australia testing for cattle virus amid Indonesian import suspension

CANBERRA: Australian cattle are being tested for the lumpy skin disease (LSD) after Indonesia paused imports from four facilities over outbreak fears, reported Xinhua. Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt on Monday said Australia remains free of the infectious virus. Indonesia has paused cattle imports from four Australian facilities after individuals

UCI agrees to reinstate LTdL into world calendar

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Cycling Union (UCI) has agreed to immediately reinstate the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) 2023, scheduled from Sept 23-30, into its international calendar. UCI Management Committee member Datuk Amarjit Singh confirmed the latest outcome after the UCI Management Committee meeting held in Glasgow, yesterday, a week

Selangor is now free of illegal plastic recycling factories

SHAH ALAM: The efforts and stern action taken by the Selangor state government has finally freed the state of illegal plastic recycling factories after the government decided to not entertain any more new applications for licenses in that sector. Ng Sze Han, in his capacity as caretaker chairman of the

Non-smoking women may be affected by lung cancer

KUALA LUMPUR: Non-smoking women may be at risk of lung cancer, said Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City’s cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan. He said the majority of cases still involve male smokers but the number of non-smokers who are mostly women, continues to rise. Based on his own clinical experience,

Abang Jo, Hajiji’s support reflects stability, solidity of unity government

KUALA LUMPUR: The support given by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to Pakatan Harapan(PH)-Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates during the nomination for the six state elections last Saturday reflects the stability, solidity and credibility of the unity government. Political analyst

Bursa Malaysia 2Q net profit within expectations, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (2Q FY2023) was within expectations, according to analysts. MIDF Research has maintained its “buy” recommendation on the stock with a revised target price (TP) of RM7.50, while Kenanga Research retained its “market perform” call

More people-centric initiatives Rahmah concept expansion, say academicians

KUALA LUMPUR: An additional allocation of RM50 million approved by the government for the expansion of the Rahmah concept will be able to produce various new initiatives in an effort to help the people face the challenges of rising living costs. Universiti Malaya (UM) senior lecturer Dr Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub