Sabah Water Services Commission establishment is to solve water problems – Bung Moktar

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 29 — The Sabah Water Services Commission will be established to find long-term sustainable solutions to water supply, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.The Sabah Works Minister said the function of the Commiss…

Number of flood victims in Kedah increases to 239

ALOR SETAR, Oct 29 — The number of flood evacuees in Kedah has risen to 239 from 63 families as of 8 am today as compared to 216 victims from 55 families yesterday. A Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) Kedah spokesman said, two new relief centres we…

Vietnam world’s first routinely diagnosing tuberculosis with SOS Stool Method

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Vietnam is the first country in the world to routinely use an innovative method to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) using stool.The Simple One-Step Stool Method, developed by KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, is implemented in 10 healthca…

Tithe collection in Pahang expected to reach RM170 million target this year

The collection of zakat (tithe) in Pahang for this year is expected to reach its target of RM170 million with the number of payers estimated at 97,000 people.Pahang Tithe Collection Centre (PKZ) senior general manager Datuk Halidan Md Daud said there w…

SPA annuls PSEE results, blacklists candidates for breach of integrity

The Public Services Commission (SPA) has annulled the results of the Public Service Entrance Examination (PSEE) and blacklisted candidates found to be involved in misconduct of integrity while sitting for the examination.The SPA said in a statement tod…

Kampung Kuchai Art Gallery set to be Perak’s new tourist attraction

— Kampung Kuchai here is set to get an art gallery soon.Perak Housing, Local Government and State Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi said this was following discussions held previously with famous film director, the late Mam…

Call for employers to undergo disability equality training

Employers are advised to attend Disability Equality Training (DET) workshops to encourage a wider understanding and knowledge of the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as well as help create an environment and society that is sensitive to the needs of the…