New SMS scams with unclickable links identified

MANILA: The public is warned of a new short message service (SMS) scam that can evade automatic blocking tools by using unclickable links.

In a statement, PLDT-Smart chief information security officer Jojo Gendrano said automatic blocking tools can p…

State-level National Day Celebration To Commence On Aug 30 Eve – Selangor MB

SHAH ALAM, The state-level 67th National Day celebration is set to take place on the evening of Aug 30, at Dataran Kemerdekaan Shah Alam in Section 14, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

He said about 10,000 visitors are expected…

PhilMech to donate machinery to Pangasinan’s corporate farming program

MALASIQUI: Pangasinan’s corporate farming program will get boost through a new set of agricultural machinery from the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech).

In a phone interview on Monday, provincial agriculturist…

Ahmad Zahid Apologises For Verbal Slip-up At ‘Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin’ Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has apologised for his error during his speech at the Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin rally held at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil last night.

“I attended (the rally) with thousands of Mal…

PH gives Mongolia $50K aid for disaster risk reduction

MANILA: The Philippine government has provided USD50,000 worth of aid for disaster risk reduction, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday.

“The Philippines and Mongolia are both vulnerable to natural calamities, and must work together to…

Mohd Zuki Key Figure In Ensuring Govt Policies Implemented Smoothly – Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described the Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali as a key figure in ensuring that government policies are implemented efficiently and effectively.

He sai…

DOLE issues pay rules for twin August holidays

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday issued pay rules for two holidays this month.

In Labor Advisory No. 9, Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma advised employers on the proper payment of wages for Aug. 21 (Ninoy Aquino Day) and A…