Author: Bernama

Pos Malaysia to resume road tax, driving licence renewals from Monday

KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia will resume road tax and driving licence renewals at all its post offices from Monday (Aug 9) by appointment. It said in a statement today customers can book an appointment through the Outlet Finder feature at www.pos.com.my or Pos Malaysia’s mobile application starting Sunday (Aug 8),

Introduce code of ethics for elected representatives

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim has suggested that a code of ethics for elected representatives be introduced to members of Parliament and assemblymen to make them respected and exemplary leaders. In his writing in the Journal of the Malaysian Parliament entitled ‘Etika Legislatif untuk Wakil

Yu Xuan, possibly world’s smallest surviving baby, finally goes home

SINGAPORE: Fourteen-month-old Kwek Yu Xuan, who was born prematurely in Singapore at 212 grammes, is possibly the world’s lightest baby born and discharged well on record. It was based on the Tiniest Babies Registry managed by The University of Iowa, according to the republic’s National University Hospital (NUH). NUH said

People’s interests first above power struggle

KUCHING: Leaders who put the interests of the people first above political power struggles are much needed to ensure stable governance, said Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said good strategies and policy planning by any government would render meaningless if there is no political stability.

Failure of divers to deliver medals cause for concern

TOKYO: The national women’s diving squad arrived here with high hopes of delivering a medal or two. Instead, they head home from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics empty-handed. Having delivered good news in the previous two editions of the Olympics, their failure this time is definitely a cause for concern, more

Kelly Tan finishes strongly in Tokyo Olympics

KUALA LUMPUR: National top women’s golfer, Kelly Tan put up a wonderful performance to finish strongly in joint-34th place out of a cast of 60 golfers on her last day campaign at the Tokyo Olympics today. This result means Kelly managed to improve her record in her second Olympics after

New Covid cases fall to 19,257 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: New positive Covid-19 cases reported in the country today dipped to 19,257 cases after two consecutive days of record infections above 20,000. Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a tweet said the latest development brings the cumulative cases in the country to 1,243,852. Selangor remains

Reopening of SME sector will depend on Covid-19 infection risk

KUALA LUMPUR: The reopening of business sectors, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), needs to be decided based on the risk of Covid-19 infection in the respective sectors, said National Recovery Plan (PPN) Coordinating Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Tengku Zafrul, who is also Finance Minister, said

Amendments to Fama Act to be tabled in Parliament

KOTA KINABALU: Amendments to the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) Act 1965, among others to enable Fama to manage the marketing of livestock products, will be tabled in Parliament, said Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee. He said the amendment would open up a wider

Jalur Gemilang should be revered, not disrespected

KUALA LUMPUR: The Jalur Gemilang (national flag) is a symbol of national greatness that must be revered, and its image should not be tarnished in any way, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said. He said the use of Jalur Gemilang as the national flag has its own method,