[ad_1] The 200 residents of Kampung Manis, Perai, are upset after being given six months to evict the houses they had occupied for generations. GEORGE TOWN: The Railroad Assets Corporation (RAC) said today that it will overturn an “eviction order” sent to Kampung Manis villagers pending further discussions with stakeholders …
Read More »321 furniture workers found ‘packed like sardines’ in Muar neighborhoods
[ad_1] The director of the Legal and Enforcement Division of the Peninsular Malaysia Department of Labor, Zaini Yaacob, inspects the living conditions of workers working for a furniture factory in Jalan Ayer Manis, Muar, today. (Photo by Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Law enforcement officers were shocked by the poor living conditions …
Read More »All Perak representatives for equal assignments, thanks to Sultan
[ad_1] Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad presenting the budget in the state assembly. (Named image) IPOH: All Perak Assemblymen, whether in the government bank or in the opposition, will receive an equal annual allocation of RM200,000 each starting next year, following a decree from the State Ruler. Presenting the state …
Read More »Establish a political action council to address the education problems of the ‘lost generation’, says Maszlee
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: The government should establish an apolitical “national action council for education” to tackle post-pandemic education problems affecting primary school children, suggests former education minister Dr. Maszlee Malik(Photo). He said that the Covid-19 pandemic had prevented nearly a million students from progressing in their education, especially in preschool …
Read More »Glove maker Kossan to cut capacity following reported Covid-19 outbreak
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian glove maker Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd will see its production capacity reduced by nearly 25% for two weeks after 427 workers tested positive for Covid-19, according to media reports and analysts. Kossan is the latest manufacturer of medical gloves in the Southeast Asian country hit …
Read More »The Health Ministry works with the police to investigate a report on falsified Covid-19 results
[ad_1] A doctor at a private clinic in Rawang has discovered that the test results of certain workers have been falsified. PUTRAJAYA: Chief Health Officer Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah says the ministry will work with the police and human resources ministry on a police report on falsified Covid-19 results under …
Read More »Controversial ‘Ffira Mikah’ Stadium Didn’t Follow Naming Procedure, Says Kedah MB
[ad_1] The Ffira Mikah Stadium was alleged to be the name of the Padang Terap district official, Hakim Ariff Md Noor, spelled backwards. (Facebook photo) ALOR SETAR: The naming of a mini stadium in Kuala Nerang near Padang Terap, which generated controversy recently, was not made according to the procedures …
Read More »West Bromwich Albion fires Bilic after surprise Manchester City draw
[ad_1] Slaven Bilic has been sacked by West Bromwich Albion, despite Tuesday’s surprise 1-1 draw with Manchester City, giving them an unexpected point in the battle to avoid relegation. West Brom is second from the tail in the Premier League after scoring just seven points from 13 games, their only …
Read More »Young lawyers claim to work under the culture of fear
[ad_1] More than 4,000 young lawyers signed a petition to pressure the Malaysian Bar Association to implement a form of minimum wage or remuneration for students. KUALA LUMPUR: A group of young lawyers today highlighted a “culture of fear” in the student body that prevents young lawyers from speaking out …
Read More »The ban on restricted short selling will be lifted on January 1, but intraday short selling remains prohibited until February 28
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (December 16): The suspension of restricted short selling (RSS) in Bursa Malaysia will be lifted on January 1 next year, after regulators imposed the penalty for nine months. However, the regulator extended the ban on intraday short selling (IDSS) and intraday short selling by intraday traders (PDT …
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