Kongsi Women: The females behind Malaysia's iconic landmarks
Behind Malaya's development as an independent nation were scores of strong female labourers that made up 60 per cent of construction crews.
Wed Mar 08 2023
EMCO in two localities in Melaka, Sabah from May 16
The government has decided to implement the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) at Kampung Lubok Redan, Alor Gajah, Melaka and Lorong 2 Kampung Kongsi 8, Tawau, Sabah from May 16 to 29.
Fri May 14 2021
CIDB orders closure of hotel undergoing refurbishment
Inspections carried out found that the main contractor had failed to submit documents and permits related to the construction of a kongsi house.
Mon Feb 08 2021
Employers must inform on accommodation for their foreign workers - Annuar
Tan Sri Annuar Musa said this was to ensure that these workers would not be living in over-crowded kongsi houses.
Sun Feb 07 2021
CMCO: Rak Kongsi Rezeki helps the needy in Kudat
Norlizah and her team would constantly monitor and stock up the items on the shelves to ensure the needy would get to enjoy the aid.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Police looking for 4 Indonesians who fled after COVID-19 screenings
The police are looking for four Indonesian workers who ran away from a kongsi house in Sepang after undergoing COVID-19 tests.
Wed May 20 2020
Kurang tiga minggu, Marvel kongsi teaser terakhir Avengers: Endgame
Apa yang tambahkan keterujaan itu adalah, Marvel baru sahaja lancarkan teaser terbaharu dan yang terakhir sebelum ia mula ditayangkan di pawagam.
Wed Apr 03 2019
Police cripple 'Susu Kangkang Gang', arrest five
The suspects comprising two men and three women were picked up at 6.55pm when they attempted to shoplift branded milk powder at a convenience store in Dataran Sunway.
Fri Jun 09 2017
'Rumah kongsi' razed to the ground in fire
xxxxIt took several Rescue and Fire Department personnel from three fire station to control the fire at Kampung Sri Makmur in Taman Sri Gombak here today.
Sun Dec 25 2016
Man assaulted at cemetery for insulting deceased Datuk
In the 5pm incident the following day, the 47-year-old victim was assaulted at the Khoo Kongsi cemetery near the Thean Teik Highway in Air Itam here on Friday.
Sun Dec 04 2016
Murder of businessman: Family to take action against security firm
Ong's wife, Datin Vivian Cheow said the bodyguard was just a day into his job and serving for her husband upon recommendation by the firm.
Sat Dec 03 2016
Body of Indonesian woman found with slash wounds at kongsi
The body of an Indonesian woman whose neck was slit was found in a dormitory at Kampung Paya, Jalan Raja Uda.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Charred body found after fire at kongsi
The charred body of a man was found after a fire destroyed a 20-unit kongsi at a housing construction site in Persiaran Alif Harmoni near Taman Damansara Alif here Thursday, police said.
Fri Sep 11 2015
Myanmar found bludgeoned to death, compatriot detained
A Myanmar was found bludgeoned to death, following a fight with a group of compatriots behind a 'kongsi' of a housing project in Jalan Permatang Rawa.
Mon Jun 01 2015
Second Cameron Highlands landslide kills Indonesian migrant worker
The landslide smashed into a 'kongsi' (workers' quarters) at a vegetable farm in Jalan Desa Corina, Kampung Raja trapping the worker.
Wed Dec 31 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024