PETALING JAYA: In denying its own involvement, North Korea has accused South Korea and the United States of killing one of its citizens. Yonhap, the largest news agency in South Korea, reported that the deceased was not acknowledged as the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Category: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Nine states hit by floods, thousands evacuated
Rising waters: Officers and volunteers evacuating a family whose house was hit by floods at Kampung Sungai Payong in Perak. – Bernama PETALING JAYA: Floods have affected almost all the states in the country, with thousands of people having to be evacuated to relief centres.
Kembara Kitchen founder has no time for CNY
Lending a hand: Chani , i Cheah and their i Kembara Kitchen team cooking their signature nasi lemak sambal sauce i for i flood victims i in Alor Lintah, Terengganu. PETALING JAYA: While most Chinese families are having their hands full preparing for the Lunar New Year, William Cheah just has no time for that.
Diplomat recalled, four held over nasty remarks
PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian diplomat has been transferred back after he allegedly made insulting remarks following the death of Tan Sri Adenan Satem, while several other people have been arrested for similar offences. It is understood the officer, who was based in the Philippines, had posted comments on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s Facebook page after the death of the Sarawak Chief Minister.
Rentokil Aims to Break the Mosquito Life Cycle
Acting as Aedes Fighters, dedicated volunteers from Rentokil Initial Malaysia have worked together on a mission to eradicate mosquito breeding grounds, reducing the mosquito population, and to create healthier and safer environments for our communities. This nationwide initiative is part of the organisation’s annual corporate social responsibility programme; Community Oriented Health Education Programme , which aims to galvanise the communities in Malaysia into taking actions to preserve a clean and hygienic environment in and out of their residency to keep mosquitoes at bay.
Rural schools facing low enrolment
PETALING JAYA: At least seven Chinese primary schools, almost all in rural areas, did not receive new Year One pupils this year, while 13 schools only had one new pupil. While vernacular schools in urban areas are struggling with burgeoning numbers, those in rural locations in Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Johor and Sarawak are having a hard time attracting new enrolment.