Iconic Worldwide on path to be global gloves & face masks manufacturer
BATU KAWAN: Iconic Worldwide Bhd is on the right track to become a major gloves and face masks producer in the world in five years, having locked in mass orders from the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia. Iconic Worldwide on Saturday opened its RM200 million manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, marking its diversification […]
Private hospitals will help clear 50,000 backlogged procedures in 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Private hospitals in the country have pledged to assist the government in clearing 50,000 backlogged surgical and medical procedures this year. Association of Private Hospitals (APHM) president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said the remaining patients that cannot be treated early at public hospitals should also be transferred to private hospitals at reasonable reimbursements […]
Macau keeps casino licences limited to six, halves duration
HONG KONG: The number of new casino operators allowed to operate in Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, will continue to be limited to six concessionaires but their operating period will be halved to 10 years, the government says. The announcement, which has been long awaited by casino executives, investors and analysts, puts an end […]
JPJ to launch e-testing for learner drivers in April
PUTRAJAYA: Those intending to take their driving licences from April may do so through the automated driving test or “e-testing”, says Road Transport Dept (JPJ) director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim. “The system is currently undergoing trials and is expected to be launched in April. “Those taking their driving test through the system will be able to […]
Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Australia and New Zealand dispatched surveillance flights on Monday to assess the damage in Tonga, isolated from the rest of the world due to the eruption of an underwater volcano that triggered a tsunami and blanketed the Pacific island with ash. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledged to provide support for Tonga […]
Gempa bumi sederhana landa Pulau Jawa, Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR: Gempa bumi sederhana berukuran 5.1 pada skala Richter melanda Pulau Jawa, Indonesia pada 8.26 pagi tadi. Menurut kenyataan Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia), gempa dengan kedalaman 78 kilometer (km) itu berlaku pada jarak 160 km barat daya dari Sukabumi, Indonesia. Bagaimanapun, berdasarkan penilaian awal, gempa berkenaan tidak membawa ancaman tsunami kepada Malaysia. Sumber: Astro […]
Ronaldo dedah usia bersara
London: Bintang Manchester United dan Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo mendedahkan usia yang mungkin menyaksikan persaraannya. Ronaldo bakal berusia 37 tahun tetapi tidak menampakkan sebarang tanda kelesuan selepas meledak 14 gol dalam 12 penampilan untuk Red Devils musim ini. Pemenang lima kali Ballon d’Or berkata dia berhasrat terus beraksi pada usia 40-an yang jarang dapat dilihat dalam […]
Lesap RM132,000 kerana ‘teka bola’
Jempol: Keghairahan wanita yang mahu mendapat mendapat keuntungan segera dalam ‘pertandingan teka bola’ sepak membawa padah apabila ditipu sehingga kerugian RM132,000. Ketua Polis Daerah Jempol, Superintendan Hoo Chang Hook berkata, mangsa berusia 53 tahun yang bekerja sebagai kerani itu pada awalnya diperkenalkan oleh seorang rakannya mengenai pertandingan berkenaan ketika berada di rumahnya, pada 13 Januari […]
COVID-19: Kes positif di PULAPOL Air Hitam cecah 128
SEREMBAN: Sebanyak 128 kes COVID-19 dilaporkan berlaku di Pusat Latihan Polis (PULAPOL) Air Hitam, Jempol, setakat semalam, sekali gus mencetuskan Kluster Air Hitam. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kesihatan, Kepenggunaan dan Alam Sekitar Negeri Sembilan, S Veerapan, berkata kes indeks dikesan hasil saringan terhadap lima pelatih bergejala dengan keputusan disahkan positif. Susulan itu, beliau memaklumkan hingga semalam, seramai […]
