Senate approves bill designating archipelagic sea lanes

MANILA: Senators unanimously approved on Tuesday Senate Bill No. 2665 or the Archipelagic Sea Lanes (ASL) Act, a landmark measure that aims to strengthen the country’s territorial integrity and national security by designating ASLs throughout the coun…

Anticipation of better 2Q GDP data drives ringgit up vs US dollar at the close

KUALA LUMPUR, The anticipation of better gross domestic product (GDP) data for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q 2024) in Malaysia has resulted in the ringgit gaining some ground against the US dollar at the closing today.

At 6 pm, the ringgit inched u…

NegOcc bans selling of illegally obtained fish in food terminal market

BACOLOD: Negros Occidental’s provincial government has prohibited the selling of illegally obtained fish in its food terminal market here after authorities intercepted about 180 kg. of abandoned fish caught using dynamite, in the facility.

The direct…

Senior MACC Officer Acquitted Of Providing False Information To JAIS

PUTRAJAYA, The Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction and RM1,500 fine imposed on a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) senior officer for providing false information on his identity to the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (JAIS) dur…

ILO cites number of youth not in employment, education or training

GENEVA: The global labor market outlook for young people has improved in the last four years, and the upward trend is expected to continue for two more, according to a new International Labour Organisation (ILO) report.

However, the report, titled Gl…

100-hectare Paddy Cultivation Pilot Project Launched In Kota Marudu

KOTA MARUDU, The Sabah government, through its government-linked company (GLC) Sawit Kinabalu Group, and in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, has embarked on a 100-hectare paddy cultivation pilot project at Kampung Ongkilan, here.

Chief…

DPWH’s use of plastic waste as additive for road projects lauded

MANILA: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was commended by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. on Tuesday for allowing shredded plastic waste as an additive in asphalt to extend the lifespan of roads across the country.

‘Noon pa man ay …