Author: Bernama

Chinese carmakers fill the gap in Russia after western brands’ exit

PARIS: Chinese carmakers are quickly capturing the Russian car market following the exodus of European, US, Japanese and South Korean manufacturers, news agency dpa reported, quoting French auto consultancy Inovev. China stepped in to fill the void that opened after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Well-known brands pulled out

Daily rain in Melaka does not prevent activities outside of the classroom

MELAKA: Melaka has not prohibited students from any activities outside the classroom at this juncture, due to intermittent rain in the daytime and with the average temperature recorded in the state hovering at around 31 degrees Celsius during these few days. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman

Dual 5G network win-win solution

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s move to implement a dual 5G network once the current rollout under Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has reached 80 per cent coverage is a win-win solution, according to an economist. Prof Barjoyai Bardai of Universiti Tun Abdul Razak said this move to ‘break’ the 5G single

Setting of minimum wage requires various inputs

By Lucia Terey Anak John KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage should be set based on various aspects, including the job sector, academic qualifications, experience and skills of workers to give justice to all parties, according to the leaders of the country’s two main trade unions. National Association of Skilled Workers

Open house: Don’t let your guard down

BY NUR SYUHADA NORDIN KUALA LUMPUR: Today marks the second week of Syawal or Hari Raya Aidilfitri, with many Muslims opening the doors of their homes to welcome all through the Rumah Terbuka or Open House. Open Houses appear to be on full swing this year as the nation enters

Grand Wesak Day celebration despite Covid-19 fears

KUALA LUMPUR: Wesak Day was observed on a grand scale among Buddhists in the country today,  albeit with some masking up and staying vigilant to the lingering spectre of Covid-19 after two years of muted celebration. A check by Bernama  in several states found that Buddhists and their families started

Men’s hockey team one step away from retaining Sea Games gold

PHNOM PENH: The national men’s indoor hockey team are one step away from retaining the gold medal in the 2023 SEA Games after qualifying for the final today. Coach Mohd Hanip Che Halim’s men checked into the final after edging Thailand 5-3 in their fourth match of the round-robin format

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in Sarawak from May 5-7

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast that Sabah, Labuan and northern Sarawak are at risk of the squall line phenomenon that will bring heavy rain and strong winds from May 5 to May 7. According to the significant weather forecast issued by the agency at 1 pm