Japan govt survey finds 1.5 million living as recluses
TOKYO: Nearly 1.5 million working-age people in Japan are social recluses, according to a new government survey, with a fifth citing the Covid-19 pandemic as the main reason for their withdrawal. The poll is Japan’s first official comprehensive probe into the prevalence of “hikikomori”, or “shut-ins” — a phenomenon affecting a broad swathe of society, […]
PIA new multi-storey carpark begins operations today
GEORGE TOWN – The newly constructed seven-storey carpark at Penang International Airport (PIA) opens to the public today after obtaining the certificate of completion and compliance (CCC) from the relevant authorities. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director, Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood said the new multi-storey carpark is anticipated to improve parking problems at PIA. “We […]
Former New Zealand PM Ardern delivers final speech to parliament
WELLINGTON, April 5 — Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern bowed out of parliament Wednesday, ending a career marked by empathetic leadership during times of crisis even as she faced escalating abuse online. Ardern shocked New Zealand earlier this year when she announced she was stepping down as prime minister and retiring from politics, […]
Isu doktor kontrak dibangkit sejak 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Hartal Doktor Kontrak (HDK) mendakwa pihaknya sudah mula menuntut jawatan petugas perubatan berstatus kontrak diserap ke dalam sistem perjawatan tetap sejak pentadbiran Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba pada tahun 2020. HDK dalam ciapannya di Twitter hari ini, berkata pada tahun 2022 sewaktu Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) di terajui oleh Khairy Jamaluddin, pihaknya menuntut sebanyak […]
PM: First of RM170 billion worth of projects from China to start in May
PUTRAJAYA: The first project involving China’s RM170 billion worth of investments in Malaysia announced by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to kick-off next month. The prime minister did not reveal which project this would be but described the development as “good news”. Anwar’s announcement puts to rest doubts over how much investments from China […]
Hearts soar at plane spotter paradise
SEPANG: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is quickly gaining recognition as a plane spotter’s paradise. A group of such enthusiasts, who love to take photos and videos of aircraft, were feted by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) with an exclusive tour to restricted areas on Thursday. Theonanta Pardede, 35, who flew in from Jakarta, said […]
Cooking oil: Govt looking at implementing two-tier pricing system
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying to implement a two-tier pricing mechanism to control the market price of cooking oil for domestic consumption. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Senator Fuziah Salleh, said the ministry was in the process of negotiations with industry players before submitting a proposal to the National Action […]
Curi kabel punca gangguan elektrik Menara Kinabalu
KOTA KINABALU: Menara Kinabalu yang menjadi pusat pentadbiran kerajaan negeri Sabah mengalami gangguan bekalan elektrik dipercayai akibat cubaan mencuri kabel di kawasan berhampiran, akhir minggu lalu. Berikutan itu, Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) terpaksa menempatkan enam janakuasa mudah alih untuk membekalkan elektrik ke bangunan berkenaan, hari ini. Pengurus Besar Kanan (Pengurusan Aset) SESB, Ir Idris […]
Dividen Simpan SSPN 2022 diumum 3.05 peratus
PUTRAJAYA: Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) mengumumkan agihan dividen Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (Simpan SSPN) 2022 sebanyak 3.05 peratus membabitkan anggaran peruntukan RM266.17 juta. Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, agihan itu memberi manfaat kepada 5.73 juta pemegang akaun Simpan SSPN. Beliau berkata, kadar itu lebih tinggi berbanding tiga peratus tahun […]
