Category: General

PUTRAJAYA, A baby born in 2024 is expected to live, on average, up to 75.2 years, according to the Abridged Life Tables, Malaysia, 2022-2024 findings released by the Department of Statistics (DOSM). Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the average life expectancy for a baby girl is 77.8 years, which is 4.8 years longer than that of a baby boy, whose life expectancy is 73.0 years. In a statement today, he said that Selangor had the highest life expectancy at birth for both males and females from 2022 to 2024, while Terengganu recorded the lowest during this

BUTTERWORTH, The Penang Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) ordered a commercial container carrying ice cream from Taiwan worth RM355,874 to be sent back to the country of origin because it did not have a valid MAQIS import permit. Penang MAQIS in a statement today said the ice cream weighing 3,772 kilogrammes was detained during a routine inspection carried out at the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) here today. “A routine inspection carried out by MAQIS found that the merchandise did not have a valid MAQIS import permit and the act of importing animal-based products without a valid permit is

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the holding of a special voter registration in areas affected by Typhoon Julian is up to local poll officials. The typhoon lashed the province of Batanes and brought gusty winds and heavy rains in most of northern Luzon, prompting the suspension of the supposed last day of voter sign-up on Monday. ‘Sa ating guidelines, pinapaubaya na natin sa local Comelec ang pagdesisyon. Later on, pwede naman magkaroon ng isang araw ng special registration after the COC (certificate of candidacy) filing. Pinagpapaubaya na lang kailan continuation ng huling araw ng registration (Based on our

Manila: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to send their Christmas mails and parcels ahead of time to ensure recipients get them during the holidays. In a news release on Monday, the PHLPost said it has suggested dates of mailing at post offices for different kinds of mails and parcels. Holiday-related domestic express mail should be sent on or before Dec. 6 in Metro Manila; Dec. 4 in Luzon; and Nov. 29 in Visayas and Mindanao. International Express Mail bound abroad is set on Nov. 22. The deadline for sending domestic parcel in Metro Manila

NABAWAN, A total of 329 villagers in Sabah’s interior Kampung Katalirus, here, now can heave a sigh of relief as they can enjoy reliable electricity supply after being equipped with a solar power system provided by a private company, recently. Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd has donated 28 solar power systems, as part of its social impact programme on Sept 26, and it involved 25 houses, a community hall, a school, and a church, which will positively impact the residents. The event was officiated by Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Rozali Khamis and witnessed by representatives from the Yayasan