Malaysia’s street vendors get gas rule break
Small and micro-scale food and beverage traders will be exempted from enforcement measures under the ongoing Ops Gasak, which began on May 1 until Oct 31, is meant to curb…
Man crushed to death while repairing excavator in Malaysia’s Kundasang
Rescuers found the 41-year-old victim trapped underneath the excavator and worked to remove him. Unfortunately, the man was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry…
Cool ideas for hot days: Malaysians get creative in handling the heat and staying well
While some are ducking into malls or air-conditioned areas and others are slowing down on their road trips, one delivery rider has found a new vocation – selling…
24% US tariff looms over Malaysia
Exporters are expressing concerns that more than half of them will be negatively affected if the country fails to secure a deal.
In Malaysia, mainstream and social media urged to observe ethical reporting in suicide cases
Among the objectives of the guidelines include preventing imitative suicides, promoting help-seeking behaviour, enhancing public awareness and education, as well as supporting…
A gas-tronomic issue: Malaysia’s eatery owners want more clarity over rules on LPG use
According to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, LPG subsidies is intended for households. But any party is allowed to use a maximum of 42kg (three cylinders of 14kg…
Malaysia records highest number of fires caused by short circuits in past three years
There were 2,030 cases of structural fires due to short circuits last year, compared to 1,264 cases in 2023 and 1,243 in 2022, according to the Fire and Rescue Department.
Highway graft probe: US$4.7mil of funds used for gambling, says Malaysian anti-corruption commission
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki told Malay daily Sinar Harian that graft busters also found 300 bottles of top-shelf liquor in a storeroom.
Malaysian agency to stop sending students for further studies to US
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the decision was made given the uncertainties of policies under the current US administration.
Malaysia’s nurses upset over work hour increase
This comes after the government’s decision to increase the weekly working hours of nurses in the public sector from 42 hours to 45 from Aug 1.