PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has had many roles over the years, including nine years as prime minister of Malaysia, but recently he tried his hand at something completely different. In a Facebook post Saturday (June 25), Najib said he had decided to venture into a new role - that of an actor. "I... switched to a different field. "The director said no need to … [Read more...] about Najib switches roles, becomes actor for a day
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Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement not to increase electricity and water tariff rates in the Peninsula has provided much-needed relief to domestic consumers, as the move indirectly helps ease their cost of living. In the face of the challenging economic environment in recent times, the general public expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the government and … [Read more...] about Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs
Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Thousands of dogs started competing Monday (June 20) towards the best in show prize at the illustrious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (June 18-22, at Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown New York). To the casual viewer, the annual exhibition of dressed-up handlers leading well-mannered dogs around a ring might seem like a stilted walk in the park, but there's more than that to … [Read more...] about Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Olympics-IBA will not be in charge of Paris 2024 boxing competition, qualifiers-IOC
(Reuters) -The International Boxing Association will not be in charge of the boxing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics or qualifiers for those games, the IOC said on Friday. The IOC had stripped the IBA in 2019 of its involvement in last year's Tokyo Olympics due to governance, finance, refereeing and ethical issues. The sport was also not included in the initial … [Read more...] about Olympics-IBA will not be in charge of Paris 2024 boxing competition, qualifiers-IOC
Disabled doggie Patch lived life to the fullest
PETALING JAYA: It was a sad day for canine welfare project Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB) when one of their well-known rescues, Patch, died after a brief illness. The mix-breed Patch, almost 10 years old, came to MDDB as a month-old puppy after someone found him with both his front limbs crushed and severely infected. “It was early 2013 when his rescuer pleaded to us … [Read more...] about Disabled doggie Patch lived life to the fullest