Category: General

JOHOR BAHRU, The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has reminded traders in the Mahkota state constituency in Kluang not to take advantage of the upcoming by-election by raising the prices of goods. Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the ministry would take stern action under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 against traders found committing the offence, adding that 200 enforcement officers are conducting daily monitoring across the state, including the Mahkota constituency. ‘Johor KPDN will not hesitate to take strict action as various advocacy measures and notifications have been made,’ he told reporters after

GEORGE TOWN, The commissioning of Package 12A at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will increase Penang’s water treatment capacity by up to 114 million litres per day (MLD) from this month. Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan said Package 12A, which will be officially opened on Sept 14, refers to a new water treatment module within the premise of the Sungai Dua WTP, built rapidly in response to higher post-pandemic water demand. He said the Sungai Dua WTP is Penang’s largest and most important water treatment plant, supplying treated water to approximately 465,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Understanding the concept of capability (istito’ah), in addition to the interpretation of haj, is a crucial aspect for prospective pilgrims in preparing themselves before performing the fifth pillar of Islam. Penang Mufti Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Sukki Othman said this knowledge is essential to ensure that the haj can be performed properly, allowing pilgrims to achieve a mabrur (accepted) haj. ‘Istito’ah, or the capability to perform haj, is fundamental before Muslims undertake the pilgrimage. It includes physical aspects such as health and finances. ‘This concept must be clearly understood so that those who are unable to perform

Manila: Defending champion University of Santo Tomas crushed University of the East, 86-44, at the start of the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday. Karylle Sierba, a product of the UST High School program, led the Growling Tigresses with 18 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Kent Pastrana, Season 86 Athlete of the Year, chipped in 15 points, five rebounds, and seven assists, while Rachelle Ambos added 13 points, 13 rebounds, and eight steals. ‘I gave my best inside the court. I just stick to what coach [Haydee Ong]

KUALA LUMPUR, The migration of online fraud, cyberbullying, and sexual grooming of children to social media platforms is a key consideration in developing a code of conduct for these services, which is expected to be completed in October. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that according to police information, these crimes have migrated to social media but the platforms have not been proactive in addressing the issues. “The code of conduct will address these issues comprehensively and focus on these three major crimes. “This was communicated to me by the Royal Malaysia Police, particularly the Criminal Investigation Department and the Commercial