Para SUKMA: Paddler Mei Hsia hits Paydirt After Braving The Heat And Rain To Attend Training

KUCHING, Rain or shine, wheelchair-bound Chow Mei Hsia never misses her table tennis training.

Her discipline and hard work paid dividends today when she clinched the women’s singles wheelchair table tennis Open gold medal at the 2024 Malaysia Para …

Ex-presidential spox questions House panel arrest warrant before SC

Manila: Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court, questioning the arrest order issued by the House of Representatives’ quad committee (Quadcom) against him.

‘The actions of the respondents (refe…

Bintulu Port Development To Get A Boost From Singapore Firm’s Expertise – Abang Johari

BINTULU, The Sarawak government will review the development of the port area here with the advisory services of Surbana Jurong, a Singapore-based port development firm.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the company had vast experie…

Ex-rebels tapped as Borongan City’s forest guards

At least 31 former rebels have been deputized as forest rangers in Borongan City as part of the local government’s initiative to fight insurgency and protect the environment.

Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda and the Department of Environment said in a sta…

Lower Inflation Helps Ringgit Extend Gain Against US Dollar At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday as a lower domestic inflation rate helped to extend its recent gains, an analyst said.

At 6 pm, the local currency climbed to 4.2000/2060 against the greenback, compa…

Subsidence On Jalan Sultan Ismail Caused By Burst Pipe – JBPM

KUALA LUMPUR, The subsidence on Jalan Sultan Ismail in the federal capital, as shown in a viral video, was caused by a burst underground pipe that occurred early this morning, according to the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).

Its Oper…

Guo negative for TB, joins 43 other PDLs in Pasig jail

Manila: Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has tested negative for tuberculosis.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said Monday this is based on the results of Guo’s sputum test conducted by the Quezon City Jail Laboratory.

‘Ali…