PH naval, air patrols stepped up in Escoda Shoal

MANILA: The Philippine military has increased air and naval patrols in the Escoda Shoal, amid the growing number of Chinese ships in the area.

In a radio interview Monday, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Rear Adm. Roy …

Army chief wants more reservists affiliated with transport sector

MANILA: Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido called on leaders of all the force’s reservists to create more units that will beef up their transportation capabilities.

Galido made the call during the 41st anniversary of the Reserve Comma…

NX South Asia and Oceania To Participate In SEMICON India 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nippon Express (South Asia and Oceania) Pte Ltd (NXSAO), a group company of Nippon Express Holdings Inc, will exhibit at SEMICON India 2024, which is scheduled to take place from Sept 11 to 13, near Delhi, India.

NXSAO will highlight t…

Ringgit Extends Loss Against US Dollar On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit extended last Friday’s loss to end easier against the US dollar on Monday on profit-taking following recent gains amid caution ahead of a US jobs report at the end of this week, an analyst said.

At 6 pm, the local currency …

ABS Required For New Motorcycles With 150cc Engines And Above – DPM Ahmad Zahid

PUTRAJAYA, All new motorcycles with the engine capacity of 150cc and above must have anti-lock braking system (ABS) starting Jan 1, 2025 to reduce traffic accidents, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

The deputy prime minis…

Efforts To Attract Young People’s Interest In Stem Needs Cooperation Of All Parties – Zambry

GEORGE TOWN, Efforts to attract the interest of young people to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects cannot be left solely on the shoulders of the education ministry but involves all parties, said Higher Edu…

Pahang Assembly Deputy Speaker Elected As New State DAP Chairman

KUANTAN, Pahang State Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker, Lee Chin Chen, who is also the Bilut assemblyman, has been elected as the state DAP chairman, effective yesterday.

Lee succeeds veteran party leader, Datuk Leong Ngah Ngah, who has served as…