Differing opinions should be welcomed, respected for mature democracy – Saifuddin

— Differences in opinion, debates, exchanges of views and criticism, either in the mainstream media or social media, should be welcomed and respected to allow democracy to mature, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.“T…

PPN Phase Two: Sabah people look forward to return to normalcy

— Phase Two of movement control under the National Recovery Plan (PPN), which began today in Sabah, has given new hope to the people for their lives and local economy to return to normal after being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Syakirah Lee, 40, …

EMCO: Police to step up monitoring outside localities installed with barbed wires

— Police will step up monitoring operations outside the localities placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) that have been installed with barbed wire fencing.Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said the measure wa…

MITI urged to allow recycling industry to reopen

The Northern Indian Recycling Traders Welfare Association (NIRA) has urged the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to allow recycling traders and plants to operate in Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan.NIRA president Datuk S. Parth…

UniSZA contributes electric wheelchair for OKU student

The plight of a disabled student who finds it difficult to undergo industrial training due to limited movements has caught the attention of University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA).Normelisa Mohd Yadi, 23, a final-year student of the Bachelor of Arabic…

Perak govt to ensure aid continues, vaccination programme a success – Saarani

The Perak government will continue to mobilise all of its resources to revive the economy and assist the people, besides also ensuring its vaccination programme is a success.Menteri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad, who is Perak UMNO liaison chief, said UMN…

Hospital: Blood drives must be kept going

— Donor blood has a short shelf life hence donating blood regularly can make a difference, said Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II) director, Datuk Dr Selasawati Ghazali.“We’ve carried out various initiatives to replenish the blood stock. It’s…