PM ANWAR CALLS FOR UNITY OF MALAYSIANS TO SPUR NATION TO GREATER HEIGHTS

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tonight stressed the importance of unity among Malaysians, irrespective of race or religion, to elevate the nation to greater and dignified heights.

In his special address in conjunction with Hari…

BSP: Banks’ reserve requirement ratio cut still possible

MANILA: A further cut in banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) is still possible, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

“We want to eventually reduce the reserve requirement, but we’re trying to figure out the right timing. We will raise it at…

MUSLIMS IN MALAYSIA CELEBRATE AIDILFITRI TOMORROW

KUALA LUMPUR, Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Wednesday, April 10, Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced tonight.

‘In keeping with the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consen…

Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs. pertussis

LAOAG CITY: Expectant mothers and children can get vaccinated for free against pertussis at the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Ilocos Norte and at municipal health offices.

A six-week old is already eligible for the pentavalent vaccine while those…

TRAFFIC CONGESTIONS HEADING NORTH, SOUTH, SMART LANES ACTIVATED AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Traffic flow on the main highways exiting the Klang Valley was congested this afternoon as many city folks began leaving for their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, besides taking advantage of the free toll on all highways unt…

Looking for business? Rice retailing offers ROI in 8-10 months

MANILA: A local franchisor is urging Filipinos to go into the business of rice retailing as payback could be seen within eight to 10 months.

Goldmine Farm to Market president and founder Orlando Manuntag said rice retailing is a viable business in th…

PERAK JBPM CONTINUES BATTLE TO PUT OUT FOREST FIRE NEAR UPP POST

IPOH, The operation to extinguish a forest fire at a 10-hectare hill area near the Anti-Smuggling Unit (UPP) post in Gerik is still ongoing, involving 70 firefighters from the Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).

Perak JBPM Assistant Director of …