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Public Service Dept says Hybrid Workday policy can be used to adapt to haze conditions
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 18 — Department heads in the public service sector can leverage the Hybrid Workday (HBH) Policy to adapt to haze conditions in their respective states. Public Service […]
Cheers greet Pope Leo XIV as he resumes public duties after surgery
ROME, Oct 18 — Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people in St Peter’s Square today, smiling and saying he would resume work “gradually” in his first major public appearance […]
Masidi: RM18.7b Sabah allocation covers civil service salaries, not just projects
KUDAT, Oct 18 — The RM18.7 billion allocated to Sabah under Budget 2027 is not solely for development projects, but also covers the operating costs of federal ministries and departments […]
Thailand warns of flash floods and landslides in Bangkok, 35 provinces as heavy rain threatens until Oct 25
BANGKOK, Oct 18 — Thai authorities have warned of possible flash floods and landslides across Bangkok and 35 provinces as heavy to very heavy rain threatens large parts of the […]
Japan’s yuzu makers see fresh opportunity in Malaysia’s halal sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Japan’s yuzu, prized for its distinctive fragrance and citrusy tang, is emerging as a potential addition to Malaysia’s halal market, with producers from Kochi Prefecture […]
Melaka election to see wider use of OCR‑VA system, Election Commission confident after MCMC tests
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Election Commission (EC) have conducted internet connectivity checks at polling centres to test the Optical Character […]
Singer Yusuf Islam visits grieving Dr Mahathir, offers prayers for late Tun Dr Hasmah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — British singer songwriter Yusuf Islam, better known as Cat Stevens, paid a visit to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today, following the recent […]
Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang and Penang schools resume Oct 19, masks encouraged
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, and Penang will reopen and resume normal operations tomorrow. In SELANGOR, […]
Saudi landmark closes offices, chopper pilots killed near Yemen
RIYADH, Oct 18 — Riyadh’s Kingdom Centre skyscraper ordered remote working for office tenants today following repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition said two pilots were […]
Fahmi confirms Pakatan vetting complete, Melaka candidates to sign bond with RM10m penalty
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has completed vetting candidates who will contest the 16th Melaka state election, including checks with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), PH communications […]