Remains of Joseph Kurup arrives in Kota Kinabalu
KOTA KINABALU: The remains of the late Tan Sri Joseph Kurup arrived at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport here at 11.20 pm last night in a commercial flight. The flight which was initially scheduled at 9.15 am was cancelled due to ash clouds from Mount Ruang’s volcanic eruption in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, engulfing the air […]
96 pct of Japanese firms want to remain in Malaysia: Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 96 per cent of Japanese companies intend to remain in Malaysia, with half of them wanting to expand their business in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this figure was based on a survey by the Japan External Trade Organisation […]
Challenges of managing Covid-19 burials
IPOH: In the midst of the worsening pandemic with record fatalities, undertakers are having their hands full in attending to the burials of those who succumbed to Covid-19. These unsung heroes have to brave unpredictable weather, heavy rains, water pool in grave pits and getting tents blown off in a storm as among the major […]
Remains of three victims in the Triso tragedy brought back to Sibu
SIBU: The remains of three of the nine persons who died in the Triso ferry point tragedy were safely brought back here Sunday morning. The hearse carrying the remains of Lorna Ting, 33, Alvin Phang 12, and Wallace Phang, 7 arrived at the Mortuary House at Bukit Lima here at about 1am. Accompanying the hearse […]
7am-10pm business hours stay
KUCHING: The operating hours for economic sectors in the state that are allowed to reopen during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period from 7am to 10pm remain unchanged. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this following a complaint regarding an eatery in Sibu that was instructed to close at 8pm. “I […]
RON 95, RON 97, Diesel prices remain unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON95 and RON97 petrol will remain at RM1.25 and RM1.55 per litre respectively, from May 9 to May 15. The Finance Ministry in a statement yesterday said the retail price of diesel will also remain at RM1.40 per litre. The prices are based on the weekly retail pricing of […]
Remains of a missing ‘Croc-attack’ victim found
KUCHING: The remains of a man who was reported missing after being attacked by a crocodile three days ago in a river near Kampung Tanjung Bijat, Sri Aman, about 220km from here, was found by villagers at about 7.30 am today. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director, Tiong Ling Hii said the victim, identified […]
Ancient Niah remains coming home today
KUCHING: A set of bones from the Niah Caves is expected to arrive in Sarawak today. The skeletal remains, which comprised 122 bone fragments and sealed in over 30 boxes, are on their way back from University of Nevada, the United States. Tourism, Arts and Culture assistant minister Datuk Sebastian Ting said the collection was […]
Man found dead in rented room
KUCHING: The remains of a man were found in a rented upper room of a shophouse at MJC New Township Batu Kawa yesterday. The deceased identified as Selvakumar Subramaniam, 31, from Jerantut in Pahang, was found in the prone position on the floor. Padawan district police headquarters spokesperson said police received a call about 10.36am from […]
