CNY: Busiest time of the year for traditional joss stick maker
Ong Chye Chin said he sells about 50 designs of joss sticks with prices ranging from RM18 to RM600.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Penang DOE seizes illegal dumpsite on padi field
The Penang Department of Environment (DOE) has confiscated an illegal dumpsite on the padi field behind the Desa Bukit Merah housing area in Jalan Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam.
Wed Mar 09 2022
River pollution: Company compounded RM30,000, clear oil waste
Checks at the premises found that the operator had failed to maintain the oil traps and oil interceptors properly.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Early voting centre in Dewan Gemilang closes at 5pm
The early voting centre for the Permatang Pauh by-election at Dewan Gemilang, Seberang Perai Tengah District Police here closed at 5pm with 519 voters coming out to vote.
Sun May 03 2015
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024