Ill smokers cost govt RM8,000 per patient
KOTA BAHARU: The government is incurring an estimated RM8,000 in medical cost per patient annually due to smoking related illnesses.…
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27,956 illegal immigrants held under 6P from Jan-Aug
THE authorities detained 27,956 illegal immigrants between January to August this year, of which 18,871 were men, said Deputy Home…
EC: Sungai Limau voters can check polling centre, channel from today
KUALA LUMPUR: Voters in Sungai Limau, Kedah, can check their respective polling centres and channels for the state by-election starting…
Demonstration can threaten country’s stability — Hamzah
THE people have been advised not to be influenced by the demonstration in Egypt as it can threaten the country’s…
Government committed to using holistic approach in protecting Sabah waters
THE government is committed to boosting the country’s defence and protecting its sovereignty, especially in eastern Sabah, says Deputy Defence…
DOSH records 1,248 workplace accidents in 10 sectors
THE Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) recorded 1,248 workplace accidents in 10 sectors in the first five months…
Ministry expects more graduates to join social entrepreneurship programme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MoE) expects an increase in the number of graduates participating in the social entrepreneurship…
Perlis Raja Muda calls on university leaders to nurture strong generation
LANGKAWI: The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail yesterday urged the leaders of higher learning institutions to …