Local man recounts his working experience at offshore rig

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 14 — When he first got involved in the oil and gas field more than five decades ago, Hamzah Mamat never thought that he would be landing his dream job with an attractive salary.Recalling his experience, as one of the first locals…

Post COVID-19 requires wisdom in leadership for recovery planning – Sultan Nazrin

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 14 — Post-COVID-19 requires wisdom in leadership as well as dynamic and energetic management in planning recovery strategies that can create a meaningful impact on the people, especially in efforts to eradicate poverty, said Sultan …

PM Ismail Sabri hands over offer letter for further studies to Mohd Diya’s son

MELAKA, Nov 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today handed over an offer letter for further studies to the son of fireman Mohd Diya Che Jusoh who drowned during a rescue operation to help flood victims at Sungai Putat, Ayer Keroh, las…

All kindergartens, child care centres to be fully operational in January – Mahdzir

BUTTERWORTH, Nov 14 — All kindergartens and child care centres under the Social Welfare Department (KEMAS) will be fully operational by January next year.Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said currently, the 10,301 kindergarten cla…

Miri Fire Brigade ever ready to swing into action

MIRI, Nov 14 — We often hear the expression ‘house on fire, call the fire brigade’, but the real burden borne by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is more than what can be imagined.From small emergencies such as a ring stuck on a finger,…

Special task force to review Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge Case

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — The Cabinet on Oct 29 has agreed to form a special task force to review the actions and legal issues regarding the Pulau Batu Puteh (Pedra Branca), Middle Rocks and South Ledge case.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parl…

Kedah will not approve any more gambling licences – MB

ALOR SETAR, Nov 14 — The Kedah government has decided it will no longer approve gambling licences to any gambling premises in the state to ensure it will be free from such activities in the future, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor….