Businesswoman loses RM17k in purchase deal
MIRI: A businesswoman here lost a total of RM17,000 to a scammer in a ‘purchase’ deal of a used car. According to Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the victim in her forties became interested in buying the imported car after seeing an advertisement on Facebook offering the car. He confirmed to have received […]
Promote products online via smartphone
SARATOK: Traders in the rural areas are advised to actively use smartphones to promote their products online. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said nowadays most traders at least have basic knowledge to use social media applications such as Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok. “I’m sure the community often presses (uses) the application every day, so this is […]
Woman loses RM31k in job scam
SIBU: It happened yet again. This time a woman here ended up RM31,879 poorer in an online job scam. Sibu District police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said police received a report on May 12 from a woman who claimed to be a victim of an online job scam through social media. “The victim was attracted […]
Check if you have been accepted into university
PUTRAJAYA: The results of applications for admission to public universities (IPTA) for Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) holders and its equivalent are available online from 12 noon today until Sept 25, according to the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). MOHE, in a statement, said that that the application status can be checked via the following […]
Grab, ministry launches ‘Minggu Peniaga Kecil’ to help small F&B businesses
KUALA LUMPUR: The ‘Minggu Peniaga Kecil’ campaign was officially launched today by Grab Malaysia and the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) to help local small food and beverage (F&B) businesses to thrive online. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the campaign was part of GrabFood’s Small Business […]
Those affected by Covid-19 encouraged to apply online for welfare assistance
SEPANG: Those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and are in need of assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are encouraged to apply online instead of going to the district social welfare office (PKMD). Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the online application was introduced since […]
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), adding that the appointment was […]
JPJ increases appointments at counters
KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) Sarawak will increase the number of daily appointments at its counters from 70 to 100. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said this is to improve the counter services based on feedback and public complaints received by his ministry on difficulties in dealing with the JPJ especially in making […]
Coops in tourism sector encouraged to venture into new businesses through ‘TRANSFER’
KUALA LUMPUR: Cooperatives in the tourism sector are encouraged to participate in the Cooperative Movement Economic Transformation Programme (TRANSFER) introduced by the government to help ensure the economic viability of those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Minister Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the initiative under the Cooperative Economic Recovery Intervention […]
Ministry conducting study on effectiveness of online PdP
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is conducting a study on the effectiveness of online Learning and Teaching (PdP) to improve the learning process. In a statement today, the ministry said it was concerned with the constraints and difficulties facing students and lecturers in conducting PdP during the Covid-19 pandemic and suggested institutions of […]
