Mukim 13 to be monitored before imposition of conditional MCO, says CM

GEORGE TOWN: The state government will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation in Mukim 13 (sub-district 13) in the northeast district of Penang island before a decision to implement the conditional movement control order (MCO) is taken, says Chow Kon Yeow.

Mother braves long journey to send son to campus

ALL mothers will do their best for their children. Jumiati Masud, 53, proved that it was not mere lip service when she ferried her eldest child on a 50km journey across the Penang Bridge by motorcycle to begin his varsity life in the rain – bags and all.

Strengthen and enforce pandemic election SOPs

IT is important to take into account the Malaysian context, culture and election behaviour when formulating Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines if Malaysia is to face more elections in the near future.

Mentoring programme equips entrepreneurs with skills to excel in business world

WOMEN entrepreneurs in Penang are set to scale new heights with a new mentoring platform to sharpen their business skills and be a major contributor to the economy.

Heartbreaking loss for SPB fans

NEWS of the passing of S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, India’s iconic singing legend, broke the hearts of millions worldwide, including Malaysians, who since early August had been praying hard for him to beat the deadly coronavirus.

Safety measure

Students upset but understand situation

PETALING JAYA: New students eager to begin campus life will have to wait a little longer.

Online registration: Varsities and colleges told to switch to safer method

PETALING JAYA: As more Covid-19 cases are recorded, higher education institutions have been told to carry out online registration for the new semester.

USM cancels face-to-face registration for all students

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students have been told to register for their new semester online.

USM admin officer denies 52 gratification charges

BUTTERWORTH: An assistant administrative officer at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to 52 counts of gratification totalling RM135,445.90.