‘Premier’ designation: Sarawak entitled to amend its constitution – Shamrahayu

MELAKA, Feb 21 — Sarawak has the right to amend its constitution, including changing the Chief Minister designation to ‘Premier’, said constitutional expert Prof Datuk Dr Shamrahayu Ab Aziz.The Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malay Rulers chair, howe…

KPLB to give cooperation to EC if MRSM to be used in Johor polls

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) under the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) is prepared to work with the Election Commission (EC) if the colleges were to be utilised as polling centres in the Johor state election. Rural De…

Resident describes Gemas storm as worst in 40 years

TAMPIN, Feb 21 — “I saw roofs and timber frames being blown off and swirling in the air in a split second. I was just thinking to save my wife and my disabled son at that time,” said Othman Md Noor, 74, one of the victims of the storm which struck Fel…

Detailed SOP for Keluarga Malaysia Citrawarna programme to be announced Tuesday – Nancy

KUCHING, Feb 21 — The National Security Council (MKN) will announce a more detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) regarding the organisation of the 2022 Keluarga Malaysia Citrawarna programme by Tuesday.Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Se…

Boost marine conservation for future generations, says famed Turkish diver

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 21 — Effort to create awareness among the public on the importance of marine conservation and care must be boosted to ensure future generations can enjoy the beauty of the sea eco-system, said famed Turkish Professional Free Diver S…

Unicef, Sabah EPD to implement air quality monitoring programme in schools

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 21 — The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) and Sabah Environment Protection Department (EPD) today launched a joint project on air quality monitoring for schools in the state. Sabah EPD director, Vitalis J. Moduying, said the …