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GRIT: THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IN LIFE
In recent times, you may have come across the word ‘grit’ in the context of raising successful kids, or mentioned as a sought-after requirement by an employer on how he or she hires.
First Tamil work to earn a national book award
LOCAL Indian writer Paramasivam Maruthai’s book has become the first Tamil work to receive a national award, reported Makkal Osai. The book, Malainaatin Thavasilar Swami Satyananda, tells the story of a man who is a revered yoga teacher and spiritual guru in his native India and later in Europe.
PAC finds weaknesses in foreign worker intake process
IDENTITY theft, the use of middlemen and “special applications” for the supply of foreign workers were among issues uncovered during a probe by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on foreign worker intake, it was revealed.
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KVDT2 awarded against govt procedures, says Wee
TRANSPORT Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong took a swipe at the former Pakatan Harapan administration for what he said was awarding the Klang Valley Double Tracking Phase 2 (KVDT2) to a company against government procurement procedures.
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TV Pendidikan a big hit
TV Pendidikan educational programmes chalked up some 6.3 million views since this April, the House was told.
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Mitec to hibernate from December
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) will temporarily hibernate its operations from next month to minimise operating losses due to the impact of Covid-19 on the business events industry.
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Not home for 118 days
GEORGE TOWN: Although his Teluk Bahang home is just a 20-minute drive from work, Malaysian Civil Defence Force staff member Rozihan Razni Abdul Rahim, 32, does not dare to go home.
Traumatic time for cop and family
PETALING JAYA: It had been a distressing time for police officer Azizi Othman when he was stricken with Covid-19 along with 15 family members and relatives.
‘Nothing spared in glove factory probe’
PETALING JAYA: The Labour Department has been told to completely focus on probing working and housing conditions at Top Glove factories to contain the outbreak of the nations’s most active Covid-19 cluster, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
No weddings or engagements in Kelantan during CMCO
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department has decided to not allow engagement ceremonies and wedding receptions to be held in the state during enforcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO).
Yap’s labour of love for langurs
PETALING JAYA: As a Penangnite, Yap Jo Leen wanted more people to see the dusky langurs found on the island’s treetops for what they are – adorable, charismatic and intelligent.
‘Barisan knows its responsibilities’
KUALA LUMPUR: All party members within Barisan Nasional will know their responsibilities on Budget 2021 tomorrow, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Pneumococcal vaccine plan to kick off
PUTRAJAYA: The national pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) programme against diseases like pneumonia and meningitis will kick off on Dec 1.
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Ex-CEO denies CBT and false claim charges
SHAH ALAM: A former chief executive officer of a glove manufacturing company was charged in the Sessions Court here with 11 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) and making false claims involving a total of RM145.4mil between 2013 and 2018.
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Govt to standardise distribution of school funds
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will be implementing a standardised distribution of the RM800mil for school maintenance and upgrading of all vernacular schools for the first time in history, said Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.
‘Allocation to depend on school type’
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM620mil of the RM800mil allocation for the maintenance of institutions that fall under the Education Ministry has been set aside for schools in Budget 2021.
Assemblyman offers discounted rate for Covid-19 test
PETALING JAYA: Playing his part in containing the Covid-19 pandemic, Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran (pix) is offering the public screening for the coronavirus at a discounted rate of just ...
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Police on the hunt for snatch thief in Sibu
ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit
SIBU (Nov 24): The police are on the hunt for a 38-year-old unemployed man who tried snatching a woman’s gold necklace while she was riding pillion on a motorcycle.
KL shares slide on Budget 2021 voting pressure
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended in the negative territory today as the ACE market index recorded a sharp decline with most counters in the red, as the market was weighed by intensified pressure on ...
Zaid Ibrahim sues Zaid Ibrahim & Co for wrongful termination
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim filed the writ of summons and statement of claim against the legal firm Zaid Ibrahim & Co to stop the firm from using his name in legal practice and to demand the return of the firm’s name.
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Covid-19: 19 Sabah KRT contribute PPE to frontliners
KOTA KINABALU: A total 19 Rukun Tetangga areas (KRT) statewide handed over 3,674 personal protection (PPE) gowns to the Sabah Health Department (JKNS) for the use of the frontliners in Sabah in facing...
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141 illegal immigrants held at Hentian Kajang
KAJANG: Up to 141 illegal immigrants, among them six children, were detained in an immigration integrated enforcement operation at Hentian Kajang which has been under an Enhanced Movement Control Orde...
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Extend loan repayment periods, Cuepacs urges the govt
PETALING JAYA: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) says it hopes the Finance Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia can consider extending loan repayment periods to help ease some difficulties faced by civil servants during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Forex scam busted with arrest of 10
KUALA LUMPUR: A foreign exchange (forex) scam syndicate that fleeced its investors of close to RM21 million was busted by police last week with the arrest of 10 people.
Use airline crew as frontliners: Union
PETALING JAYA: Airline cabin crew should be employed as frontline staff in the fight against Covid-19, said the National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia (Nufam).
Sabah NRD at KK UTC reopens on Wednesday (Nov 25)
KOTA KINABALU: The state National Registration Department (NRD) office at the Sabah Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) here will resume its operation on Wednesday (Nov 25) following the reopening of the centre.
Not fast enough
PETALING JAYA: Cliche as it sounds, the digital transformation that will lead to high speed internet has certainly sped up.
Rural infrastructure, online class by public universities among issues in Parliament today
Senior Praaq, top choice of Orang Asli community to serve the police
False news inluencing public not to undergo free Covid-19 screening in Sandakan
Budget 2021: Allocation to ensure conducive learning environment
Trio injured in accident involving two cars
Flood season is sick season: Melaka govt takes steps to stop spread of diseases
BN Ministers, Deputy Ministers pledge full support for Muhyiddin’s leadership
Bird’s nests among popular M’sian items in China
‘Doula not allowed to handle medical procedures’
Jagdeep: Blanket testing of all foreign workers a huge burden
Activists call for more efforts to address child marriages in Sabah
Puteri accidentally slices off a chunk of her finger
Ras Adiba is Bernama’s first woman chief
Top Glove working with authorities to fight pandemic
MAIWP AIMS TO COLLECT RM700MIL IN ZAKAT
The high price of not passing the Budget
Infrastructure projects will drive growth, says expert
Special EC meeting Friday to discuss Gerik, Bugaya by-elections
M’sian-born doctor hailed for stopping Adelaide outbreak
Three rivers in Kelantan breach alert level after continuous rain
Parents welcome bigger, fairer funds allocations
Wage Subsidy Programme helps maintain jobs, keep businesses afloat amid Covid-19 challenges
Stateless teen born here and adopted by Malaysians wins chance to take citizenship bid to Federal Court
New taxes will only be introduced when economy recovers – Tengku Zafrul
Formula for school maintenance allocation distribution, says Radzi
AirAsia group’s net loss widens to RM851.78 million in Q3
Zulkifli: Thorough study to be conducted on use of Covid-19 vaccine
‘Covid-19: Undergo screening 3 days before leaving Sabah’
MP questions price of computers in state govt’s bulk purchase
Riot: M’sia seeks guidance from innovative countries like Japan
Youth environmental organisations get US$20,000 grant
Reformed ex-convict looks forward to new life as a tailor
Longhouse chief quits PKR to join PBB
Internet as third utility a value-add for state govt, developers — Saifuddin
JBALB: State govt aware of water supply woes in Sri Aman division
Sabah records more than 800 covid-19 patient recoveries today, says Masidi
HR ministry proposes self-employed, gig economy contribute to Socso
Keningau MP Kitingan shows release letter to refute claims he broke quarantine
Police: Medan 88 EMCO frontliners undergo Covid-19 screening
Perak govt guarantees the welfare of flood evacuees
Scheduled water cut in 27 areas in Kuala Langat, Sepang for valve replacement
Grab drivers, delivery riders’ complaints get Muhyiddin’s attention
Call for stricter patrol to curb cross-border crimes in Asean
Tobacco excise tax in duty-free areas may cause up to 40pc revenue loss, says Langkawi Chinese Chamber
Customs Dept seize white cigarettes worth RM1.9m in N. Sembilan
Green zone travel bubble will keep Sarawak tourism afloat - Abdul Karim
Johor police to work with state Forestry Department to tackle illegal logging activities
Constable hurt in crash after motorcycle kicked by mat rempit
Covid-19: Threats, curses, criticisms among mental challenges for healthcare personnel
Police: Korean priest held for allegedly molesting disabled men in Penang
Ismail Sabri: Number of people held for violating RMCO drops to 329
Health Ministry says 167 Covid-19 clusters still active, Bah Layangan cluster ending today
Ringgit ends higher against US dollar for third day running
Johor authorities investigate report of illegal logging at Lenggor Forest Reserve
KL Court orders DAP Batu Kitang chief to pay lecturer RM8 mil for defamation
Law firm Zaid Ibrahim & Co denies founder’s allegations, says will respond in court
Nora Anne’s body found with scratch marks, insect bites - Witness
Two workshops demolished in anti-river pollution ops in Rawang
Mustapa: Country needs policies to ensure Malaysians can support themselves in old age
Education minister explains formula for school maintenance budget
Former Armed Forces chief opposes ban on liquor sales in KL shops
Report: Former CEO of glove maker WRP and wife charged with CBT, false claims
Perhilitan: Beware of crocodiles in Sungai Lalang, Sungai Petani
Monitoring stations to detect various types of pollution - Minister
40 production companies in the creative industry get RM13.9mil from Finas
Search ongoing for boy who fell into river in Ipoh
Covid-19: 1 new case involving local transmission in Kuching District recorded in Sarawak
Terengganu assemblyman proposes three-month pay cut for MB, exco members to address Covid-19 challenges
Govt disburses RM1.033 bln loans under Penjana SME financing as at Nov 13
Uproar in Dewan Rakyat over Keningau MP’s alleged breach of quarantine
Unemployed man sentenced to three years jail for cheating
Health ministry cleared me to attend parliament, says Sabah MP after uproar over early discharge from COVID-19 quarantine
HR minister: Over 90,000 Employment Insurance System contributors laid off as of Nov 13
Alleged drug dealers nabbed in waters off Semporna
Ismail Sabri: 131 people fined for not wearing face masks
RM4 mln in MRP grants channelled in Kemena constituency, says Dr Rundi
Seven-man bench to hear appeal if political parties can sue individuals for defamation
Malaysian MP calls for hate speech law after Reuters Rohingya report
Sarawak-born candidates given priority for positions in home state — Dr Adham
Pharmacy robbery suspects arrested
Palm oil industry adapts to new norm, business model despite Covid-19 — MPOB DG
M'sian Army chief suggests increased border patrols, more cooperation among Asean
Chief statistician: Decrease in live births sees number of children in Malaysia drop to 9.24 million in 2020
Johor govt warns state’s Covid-19 cases on the rise, with a new cluster identified yesterday
Environment Ministry sec-gen: Malaysia wants a united Asean over environment issue at UNFCCC
Orange level weather alert for states in peninsular Malaysia
MITI disburses MDG grants worth RM20.85 mln till Oct 31
Malaysia adopts comprehensive approach to ensure Covid-19 under control
Covid-19: Royal Lake Club and Gamuda Walk confirm a case each, measures being taken
EPF cautions public against fake i-Sinar apps
Nora Anne Quoirin inquest: Crime scene investigator says teen’s body only had scratch marks, insect bites when found, no serious injuries observed otherwise
Muhyiddin appreciates Abu Kassim’s contributions in tackling corruption
PM Muhyiddin's budget looks shaky, but if not him, then who?
‘IATA Travel pass’ will support safe reopening of borders - Association
Singapore’s largest job portal Monster keen to bring people back to work
World Bank report: More than half of those aged 50 to 74 in Malaysia struggle to find proper employment, especially women
Medac to collaborate with Maxis on Digital Readiness Index
RM1.92mil project for 800 educational TV programmes given through open tender, says minister
Fadillah: Works Ministry appointing Project Management Consultant to expedite Pan Borneo Highway implementation
Umno supreme council member calls for ‘honest politics’ ahead of Budget 2021 vote
Cash-strapped Johor bus operators call for govt to help
World Bank data shows Malaysians not saving enough for pension, three-quarters will have less than RM1,050 monthly benefit at age 54
Johor Pakatan urges govt to address rise in suicide rate nationwide
Water sabotage prosecution shows govt’s seriousness — Tuan Ibrahim
Ahmad Maslan moots bringing back National Service, Ismail Sabri says govt looking into it
Royal Lake Club in KL says one member has Covid-19, four others pending test results
Shining light for those in the dark
SIRIM develops innovative solutions for biogas production
Bring it on: Annuar Musa tells Nur Jazlan he’s willing to challenge for Pulai seat
Coronavirus: Government may ask King to declare emergency to delay by-elections in Perak and Sabah, says Malaysian minister
PGA personnel shot dead at Malaysia-Thai border
24 Indonesian illegal immigrants detained in Serudong
Covid-19: Man arrested after breaking quarantine in Miri
Malaysia's Top Glove shares tumble after government says factories to be shut
MOTAC rolls out recovery plan in collaboration with industry players to revive Malaysia’s tourism sector
Minister: Greed, living beyond means among top reasons for corruption among govt officials
Social security net vital for p-hailing riders
Bursa Malaysia opens lower on Budget 2021 vote concerns
Jho Low ‘not to be trusted’, ex-Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng says in US court filing
Ringgit retreats to open lower against US dollar
Development of green technology to tackle Selangor’s river pollution at final stage
PDPD urges Muslim Pro to protect users personal data
LZS confirms its personnel is positive Covid-19