Category: General

KOTA KINABALU, Local authorities (PBT) in Sabah have been instructed to monitor the People’s Housing Project (PPR) in their respective areas, to ensure that there is no abuse by recipients, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said there have been cases where successful applicants of the programme have rented out their units to others, to make quick profits. ‘Their actions showed that they do not need the houses, thus denying others deserving such facilities. Hence, I want all PBT to scrutinise all applications, and to strictly monitor the implementation of the PPR programme in their areas. ‘According to

KUCHING, The inaugural partnership between the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and the ROSE Foundation, to boost the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) screening initiative in Sarawak, marks a significant step to eliminate cervical cancer in the state. LIAM management committee member Datuk Koh Yaw Hui said that cervical cancer is both highly preventable and treatable, underscoring the importance of immunisation, early detection through PCR screening, and effective management. ‘The life insurance industry is committed to recognising cervical cancer as a preventable disease, and that the ethos of life insurance must evolve with advancements in preventive medicine and care, especially

BAGAN SERAI, Assistant engineer Muhamad Firdaus Abdull Fatah, 36, who was killed in an explosion on a ship in Samalaju waters, Bintulu, Sarawak, last Friday was buried at 7.25 am today at the Kampung Parit Jay Muslim Cemetery in Matang Jelutong here. The remains arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, at about 4 am and then taken to his family home in Kampung Parit Jay for the burial. The funeral prayer, attended by more than 100 family members, relatives and friends, was held at the nearby Permaisuri Tuanku Hajah Haminah Mosque, Matang Jelutong. Muhamad Firdaus was among two

MANILA: Two Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officials received commendations on Monday for contributions to advancing health initiatives and securing persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). Chief Supt. Ma. Cecilia V. Villanueva, director of the Directorate for Health and Welfare Services, and Chief Insp. Eduardo P. Gogorza, acting director of the Directorate for Security and Operations were awarded letters of commendation signed by BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. for their exemplary leadership and topnotch public service. The Bucor said VIllanueva’s contributions have been pivotal in advancing health initiatives within correctional facilities, ensuring that Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) receive proper

LEGAZPI CITY: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) reported on Monday the seizure of PHP8.8 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of 134 drug personalities in the six provinces of the region in July this year. In a report, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said the illegal drugs consisted of 85.43 grams of marijuana and 1.3 kilograms (kg) of shabu from 133 drug operations. Among all the provinces and independent component cities, Camarines Sur recorded the highest amount of seized drugs at nearly PHP3.8 million; followed by Camarines Norte; PHP2 million; and Masbate, PHP958,800. Calubaquib said