EMCO at several localities in Johor, Sarawak, Sabah from June 16

Several localities in Johor, Sabah and Sarawak will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from June 16 to June 29, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.He said in Johor, the EMCO will be implemente…

Taking a boat to get vaccinated in Bawang Assan

— At sunrise, Sim Jiunn Tie, 26, and several longhouse residents in Linjai, Batang Lassa have already gathered at the jetty to board a boat.Dressed simply just like the other villagers and bringing along some food and drinks, they left at 7 am, travel…

Ex-soldier earns platinum award for donating blood for 100th time

Nor Aziman Idris, 48, may have retired from the army six years ago, but he continues to serve the country by becoming a blood donor.The father of six, who was with the 15th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (RMD) based in Senawang, said soldiers ar…

Perak to distribute 20,000 smartphones to B40 students

A total of 20,000 smartphones will be distributed to the lower-income group (B40) students through the ‘Tuisyen Cikgu Saarani’ (TCS) programme to facilitate students preparing for major examinations this year. Education, Higher Learning and Human Resou…

MOT: Public transport services only need to produce ministry’s approval letter

All public transport services including taxis and e-hailing only need to produce a letter from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) as proof of permission to operate during the implementation period of the Movement Control Order (MCO) which has been extende…

Ugly side unfolding about working from home

A regional human resource consultant reveals that an ugly side is unfolding with growing discontent and rumblings about working from home (WFH) where the fine lines of virtual abuse and work-life balance are being compromised.Among complaints include h…

Continued closure of EPF branches nationwide until June 28

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) offices and service counters nationwide will remain closed during the extension of the full Movement Control Order (MCO3.0) from June 15 to 28 to curb the spread of COVID-19.Accordingly, all prior Janji Temu Online (J…