Author: Bernama

20,000 people in Japan advised to evacuate as typhoon looms

TOKYO: Around 20,000 people in the Japanese southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima and all elderly and the physically challenged in the prefecture of Miyazaki have received recommendations to evacuate due to an approaching tropical storm, Sputnik quoted Japan’s NHK TV channel report on Tuesday. A threat to Kagoshima is estimated at

Public acceptance much better compared with 2022: Anwar

NIBONG TEBAL: Public acceptance towards the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance has been much better compared with the 15th general election (GE15) last year, said PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that so far, he could see positive vibes among the people, especially

Cuepacs appreciates govt’s move to review public service remuneration scheme

KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has expressed appreciation for the government’s commitment to review the Public Service Remuneration Scheme. Its president Datuk Adnan Mat said the review included the formation of a special committee to study improvements to staffing, remuneration,

Visual impairment no hindrance for policeman to vote

KUALA SELANGOR: Suffering from visual impairment does not stop Corporal Abdullah Sidee Mohamed from exercising his right as an early voter at the Kuala Selangor District Police Headquarters (IPD) today. Abdullah Sidee, 35, who was among 371 police officers and personnel who are registered early voters at the IPD, said

Man, girlfriend charged with abuse of four-year-old boy

IPOH: A store assistant and his girlfriend, who works as a cleaner, were charged at the Sessions Court today, with abusing her four-year-old son at a flat here last week. S. Uthayakumar, 26 and A. Kanageswary, 23, pleaded not guilty to abusing the boy and physically injuring him at a

Tesla taps Taneja for CFO role, as Kirkhorn steps down after 13 years

WASHINGTON: Tesla’s chief financial officer Zachary Kirkhorn has stepped down from his role, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday. However, Kirkhorn will remain with the company through the end of the year to “support a seamless transition”, reported German news agency dpa. Kirkhorn stepped down as of

More than 80 pct early voter turnout in four states as at 1 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Four states involved in the six-state elections recorded more than 80 per cent of early voter turnout as of 1 pm, according to the Election Commission (EC). It said that Terengganu had the highest percentage at 85 per cent, followed by Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan at 83 per

Malay support for PH, BN in N. Sembilan increasing: Aminuddin

SEREMBAN: Based on a study, the support of Malay voters in Negeri Sembilan for Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) has increased by more than 50 per cent, said state PH chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. He said the support has consistently increased, particularly in the last two days

PAYPAL LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL COIN

WASHINGTON: US financial technology firm PayPal Holdings Inc is launching a new stablecoin denominated in US dollars, the PayPal USD (PYUSD), the company announced on Monday, reported German news agency dpa. The digital coin, issued by Paxos Trust Company, is 100 per cent backed by US dollar deposits, short-term Treasuries,