Facebook plans to change company name next week — Report

WASHINGTON, Oct 20 — Social media giant Facebook Inc plans to change its company name next week, Sputnik reported, quoting the US tech blog The Verge report, citing a source.The possible name change is designed to reflect the company’s “focus on build…

Statistics help ensure that food remains on every Malaysian’s table — Mustapa Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — After dealing with the health and economic consequences of COVID-19 since its oubreak, the government has learnt that statistics can help ensure that food remains on every Malaysian’s table, said Minister in the Prime Minister’…

UPSI’s first Penjana programme meets industry needs

TANJONG MALIM, Oct 19 — Graduates who participate in the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) of the Ministry of Higher Education-Career Advancement Programme (KPT-CAP) which was held for the first time at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI…

RAVO: Estate workers willingly stand by roadside, in rain to get COVID vaccine jab

KALABAKAN, Oct 19 — Seven workers in Serudung Estate, here, were willing to wait by the roadside, and in the rain, just so that they could be vaccinated against COVID-19.When they heard that a Rapid Assessment and Vaccination Operation (RAVO) project…

Undi 18: Govt wants to give more power to young people – PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The government wants to give young people in Malaysia more power, hence the implementation of Undi 18, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.He said the move is proof of the government’s confidence in the young gen…

33rd Li Bai Poetry Festival takes off in Ma’anshan City

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The 33rd Li Bai Poetry Festival was recently opened at the Jiangtun Bay Square of Riverside Park in Ma’anshan City, which has become a shining city culture card, according to the Publicity Department of Ma’anshan City.Li Bai Poe…

Fisherman drowns while looking for cockles off Pantai Remis

BERUAS, Oct 19 — A fisherman was found drowned after he was believed to have fallen from his boat while looking for cockles in the waters of Kuala Panchor, Pantai Remis here, this afternoon.The body of Shahril Daud, 33, was found floating by other fi…