Nation

Kaiju memes flood social media as sinkhole appears in Melaka

MELAKA: A large sinkhole appears at Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz in Taman Melaka Raya, causing traffic disruption and memes to surface on social media.

Nation

Johor religious authorities set up special committee to rehab GISB followers, says MB

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) has established a special committee to rehabilitate the faith of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) followers, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Thailand

Thai police seek negligence charges over school bus fire that killed 23

BANGKOK: Thai police on Wednesday (Oct 2) said they were investigating whether the school bus fire that killed 23 young students and teachers in suburban Bangkok was caused by negligence after filing initial charges against the driver.

Nation

6,000 Felda Jenderak Utara residents to benefit from cashless transactions

TEMERLOH: A total of 6,000 Felda Jenderak Utara residents will benefit from the convenience of cashless payments that will make their business transactions more efficient, their level of well-being better and reduce their dependence on cash.

Sabah & Sarawak

Yayasan PETRONAS, Sabah Forestry collaborate to restore Kungkular Forest

KOTA KINABALU: Yayasan PETRONAS and the Sabah Forestry Department launched the Kungkular Forest Reserve Restoration Programme in Sabah interior Tenom to rehabilitate 185 hectares of degraded forest.

Japan

New runway lights being installed at Haneda Airport, after fatal plane collision in January

TOKYO: Following the fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jetliner and a Japan coast guard plane at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in January, construction began Wednesday (Oct 2) on new runway status lights at the C5 taxiway near the accident site.

Banking

Mazhatulshima appointed Maybank's group chief human capital officer

KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has appointed Mazhatulshima Mohd Zahid as its group chief human capital officer, effective Oct 3, 2024.

Thailand

Debate intensifies over decriminalising sex work in Thailand

BANGKOK: Controversial discussions have emerged around Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government’s proposal to develop an entertainment complex, which aims to regulate underground businesses, including sex work.

Nation

Tougher Environmental Quality Act have been in effect since July 7, says DOE

PUTRAJAYA: Amendments to the Environmental Quality Act that mete out harsher penalties of up to RM10mil in fines coupled with mandatory jail time for polluters have been in effect since July 7, says the Department of Environment (DOE).

Corporate News

MMAG triggers GN3 criteria

KUALA LUMPUR: MMAG Holdings Bhd said it is now classified as a Guidance Note 3 (GN3) status company after triggering Paragraph 2.1(g) of GN3 of the ACE Market listing requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities.

Style

Still got the blues: How denim is making a cool comeback in the fashion industry

Denim is making a big return this year. The revival of Y2K trends has shifted the fabric back into fashion’s spotlight. Denim-on-denim outfits – at times, frowned upon for being kitschy – is cool again. Denim bags are being touted as a vital accessory too.

Nation

T’ganu to consider risk of potential lawsuits when sealing GISB business premises

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu state government will adopt a more cautious approach in the sealing of business premises owned by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB).

Nation

Mandatory SKSPS contributions for licensed hawkers, traders from Jan 1, 2025, says Socso

KUALA LUMPUR: The move to make the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) mandatory for licensed hawkers and traders from Jan 1, 2025, aims to provide financial support in the event of a work disaster, according to the Social Security Organisation (Socso).

Banking

Bank Islam launches second tranche of RM5bil sukuk wakalah programme

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has successfully launched the second tranche of additional tier 1 capital sukuk wakalah from its RM5bil sukuk wakalah programme amounting to RM250mil perpetual non-call five years. 

Vietnam

47 tigers dead in Vietnam zoos due to bird flu: state media

HANOI: Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media said Wednesday (Oct 2).

Corporate News

Sunway's unit acquires freehold land in KL for RM320mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sunway Melawati Sdn Bhd, has entered into a sales and purchase agreement with Viva Impian Sdn Bhd (VISB) to acquire a parcel of land for RM320 million in Cheras, here.

Nation

Fuel prices Oct 3 to 9: Unchanged across the board

PETALING JAYA: The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol, as well as diesel, will remain unchanged at RM3.19, RM2.05 and RM2.95 per litre respectively from Oct 3 to 9.

Nation

MyDigital ID login not needed for MyJPJ app yet, says Transport Minister

PETALING JAYA: Users can continue using the MyJPJ application without having to log in using their MyDigital ID account even after Oct 10, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Sabah & Sarawak

PAC to issue recommendations on delayed water projects in East Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is set to finalise its report and provide crucial recommendations on water management and rural water supply issues in East Malaysia.

Thailand

Thai ‘red shirts’ turn ‘orange’ for change as Thaksin’s moves divide supporters

CHIANG MAI: Podjanin Towatrakool used to adore Thaksin Shinawatra so much that she travelled from Thailand to the United Arab Emirates on her own dime to see the former prime minister while he was living there in self-exile.