Kota Bharu man’s passion for CCTVs help keep the streets safe

KOTA BHARU, Jan 21 — Yu Kok Hiang’s passion for computers is not just a pastime. Thanks to closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) he had installed at several spots in Kelantan, it has benefited family members, crash victims and even the police to c…

Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement to boost tiger population – Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Malaysia is proposing to adopt the Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement on Tiger Conservation to recover and boost tiger population in potential tiger habitats within Southeast Asia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.He…

Sarawak to continue with plans to open trade, tourism offices in Brunei, Kalimantan

KUCHING, Jan 21 — The Sarawak government will continue its plan to open a Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office in Brunei and Kalimantan, Indonesia after the COVID-19 pandemic abates.Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak D…

30 events lined up for Labuan FT Day

LABUAN, Jan 21 — Labuan will continue to hold its Federal Territory (FT) Day celebrations this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with 30 programmes lined up in compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOP).Labuan Corporation acting chief exe…

Search area expanded for three immigrants missing in boat sinking off Pengerang

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 21 — The search area for three Indonesian immigrants missing after their boat capsized in the waters of Teluk Ramunia, Pengerang near Kota Tinggi was expanded to 35.82 nautical miles today.Johor Maritime director First Maritime Admir…

Implementation of EPR among solutions to post-consumer waste issues

SHAH ALAM, Jan 21 — The implementation of the mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative is among the core strategies identified in the Malaysian Plastics Conservation Framework 2021-2030 in the country’s effort to find a solution to…

Hindu devotees can fulfil vows at Batu Caves Temple until Jan 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — The Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves has ‘opened the door’ for Hindus who did not have the opportunity to fulfill their vows to do so even though the Thaipusam celebration ended last Tuesday.Speaking to Bernama, its T…