KUALA LUMPUR: National squash champion, S Sivasangari, would like to break into the top 30 world rankings by the end of the season. However, the player ranked number 50 in the world and currently on a break from her studies at Cornell University in the United States, said she isn’t […]
OCM: Athletes to pay the price if found using banned substances
KUALA LUMPUR: With the Philippines 2019 SEA Games approaching, Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) medical and anti-doping committee chairman, Datuk Dr SS Cheema, warned athletes that they’ll have to face the music if caught using prohibited substances. He said OCM and the National Anti-Doping Agency (Adamas) will be conducting anti-doping […]
Make sure vehicle in tip-top state before leaving home: Miros
KUALA LUMPUR: The “balik kampung” rush is well underway now with Hari Raya Aidilfitri just two days away. With the festive season having become synonymous with a higher incidence of road accidents, it is imperative that those heading back to their home towns give priority to ensuring their vehicles are […]
Lack of self-confidence impeding B40 group from becoming entrepreneurs
JASIN: Lack of confidence in their own capability is among the reasons those in the low-income (B40) group are reluctant to become entrepreneurs, said Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof. They were often worried of failure to compete with other entrepreneurs in the market during the early stage […]
Research firms upbeat on MAHB’s prospects
KUALA LUMPUR: Research firms are upbeat over Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) business prospects and opine the current momentum of passenger traffic will continue to provide a strong base for incremental revenue generation moving forward. Affin Hwang Capital has upgraded its rating on the airport operator to “buy”, while both […]
PNS in talks with four GLCs to spearhead new franchise model
KUALA LUMPUR: Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (PNS) is developing a franchise business model to transform employees of government-linked companies (GLCs) into entrepreneurs. Chief operating officer Azlina Juliani Abd Jalil said the agency was in discussion with four GLCs to get them to pioneer the new franchise model and the partnership was […]
Malaysian does nation proud by leading company of cadets at West Point
KUALA LUMPUR: Abdul Halim Abdul Rahim has created history and done the country proud for being the first Malaysian to lead a company of 120 cadets at the prestigious United States (US) Military Academy at West Point, New York. By no means an easy feat, it was a task he […]
Finance Minister: Govt committed to reducing overall debt and liabilities
PUTRAJAYA: The government is committed to continue reducing the country’s overall debt and liabilities rather than just the direct debt component. In a statement yesterday, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said the government’s newly established Debt Management Office was pressing on with its fiscal consolidation exercise to slow down the […]
Be a registered voter in the area you seek aid from: Lim
BUTTERWORTH: Those applying for welfare aid need to ensure they are registered voters in the constituency they are seeking help from. Bagan member of parliament Lim Guan Eng said his constituency service centre has been facing difficult situations in which individuals seeking aid have been found not be registered voters […]
Culture of giving by non-Muslim leaders should not be politicised
MELAKA: The culture of giving among non-Muslim elected representatives during Ramadan in the state is a positive action and should not be politicised, said Melaka Chief Minister Adly Zahari. Adly who is Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, said the move to politicise the issue especially in giving food to the […]