KING ADVISES POLITICAL LEADERS TO AVOID EXTREMISM IN GIVING OPINIONS ON RELIGIOUS, RACIAL ISSUES

KUALA LUMPUR, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, cautioned the nation’s political leaders today, advising them not to engage in extreme rhetoric when discussing religious and racial matters.

The Ruler emphasised that leaders from all p…

LTFRB reminds PUV operators of April 30 consolidation deadline

MANILA: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday reminded operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) about the consolidation deadline on April 30 set by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

In a statement, LTFRB Chair …

PM ANWAR WISHES HAPPY NEW YEAR TO TELUGU COMMUNITY

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended greetings to the Telugu community in conjunction with Ugadi, or the Telugu New Year.

In a Facebook posting, Anwar expressed his hope that this year’s celebration would bring greater g…

LTFRB postpones awarding of additional 10K TNVS slots in Metro Manila

MANILA: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has postponed indefinitely the awarding of an additional 10,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) units after opposition from transport groups due to fears of worsening tr…

KELANTAN MB THANKS FEDERAL GOVT FOR RM58.6 MLN WANG IHSAN

KOTA BHARU, The Kelantan government conveyed its gratitude to the Federal Government for disbursing RM58.6 million in Wang Ihsan (goodwill grant) last week.

Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud expressed hope that the disbursement of th…

Batangas quake unrelated to Taal activity, says PDDRMO

BATANGAS CITY: The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) here on Tuesday said all is well after the magnitude 4.4 quake that hit the province Monday night.

‘The earthquake yesterday evening was tectonic and not related to …

JOHOREANS CAPITALISE ON LAST MINUTE DISCOUNTS FOR AIDILFITRI SHOPPING

JOHOR BAHRU, Capitalising on the usual promotions and discounts towards the end of Ramadan many individuals are motivated to shop for clothing and other essential items in anticipation of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, slated for tomo…