Author: Bernama

Govt, public should be prepared for El Nino, says expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Early preparations to face the strong El Nino, expected to occur next month, should be made immediately by involving the country’s two main stakeholders, namely the government and the people, to minimize the impact of the phenomenon. Environmental expert Associate Professor Dr Haliza Abdul Rahman said that although

Anwar conveys Wesak Day Greetings to Buddhists

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wished the Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day. In a post on his Facebook today, Anwar said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha, namely his birth,

Sudan’s military agrees to 7-day humanitarian truce  

KHARTOUM: The Sudanese armed forces have agreed to a seven-day humanitarian truce – proposed by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa – from May 4-11, reported Sputnik, quoting the military on Wednesday. “The armed forces express their approval of the (IGAD’s) proposal, based on the principle of

Russia says Ukraine tried to strike Kremlin with drones

MOSCOW/KYIV: Ukraine attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday night by using two drones to attack his Kremlin residence, reported Xinhua, quoting Russia’s presidential press service on Wednesday. The Kremlin said the military and special services used radar warfare to put the unmanned aerial vehicles out of action.

Erling Haaland breaks record for most EPL goals in single season

ISTANBUL: Erling Haaland produced a goal for Manchester City in its 3-0 win against West Ham United on Wednesday to set the record for the most goals in a single English Premier League season with 35. Manchester City broke the deadlock when Nathan Ake scored a header in the 50th

Pirates attack US merchant ship, kidnap 3 crew members

DOUALA (Cameroon):  Pirates attacked a US bulk carrier and kidnapped three crew members, including the ship’s captain, off the coast of Gabon in the Gulf of Guinea, maritime agencies confirmed Wednesday. “Three crew were kidnapped yesterday when the Grebe Bulker, a 2010-built supramax belonging to Eagle Bulk, came under attack

Nippon Paint aims to bridge demand gap in industry with technology

KUALA LUMPUR: Nippon Paint Malaysia Sdn Bhd through its total coating and construction solutions (TCCS) is committed to assisting contractors to deal with challenges such as supply chain disruption, rising raw material prices and volatile market conditions. “Via TCCS, developers and contractors will not need to deal with multiple stakeholders

Hot spell: 406 hotspots areas identified nationwide

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified a total of 406 hotspots across the country via satellite. Its director of Fire and Rescue Operations, Datuk Ahmad Irzam Osman said the areas include Mukah and Miri in Sarawak; Dungun and Kemaman in Terengganu; Kuantan in Pahang; Pasir Mas

Collapsed retaining wall occurred at privately owned premises: Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR: The collapse of a retaining wall at Wisma YPR, Taman Seputeh here early this morning, which resulted in the death of a security guard, occurred at a privately owned premises under the purview of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, in

Islamic bloc slams attack on Saudi cultural office in Sudan

ANKARA: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday condemned the storming of Saudi Arabia’s cultural attaché building in the Sudanese capital. The Saudi cultural attaché office in Khartoum was stormed on Tuesday by an armed group that destroyed equipment and cameras and seized some of the property. “The General