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
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More than 200,000 illegal immigrants repatriated under recalibration programme
LARUT: A total of 243,297 illegal immigrants have been repatriated under the recalibration programme which has been extended until the end of this month, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (pic). He said that as of Thursday (June 23), 282,561 illegal immigrants had registered for the programme, which allows them to be sent home voluntarily. "The process will end … [Read more...] about More than 200,000 illegal immigrants repatriated under recalibration programme
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
DBKK looking at amending city by-laws to resolve stray dogs issue
KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) is looking to introduce new rules for dog owners amidst growing concerns over the population of stray dogs in the city. DBKK Mayor Datuk Noorliza Awang Alip said that they were considering amending the by-laws in order to set guidelines on how many dogs people can keep as pets in their premises. She said that the present … [Read more...] about DBKK looking at amending city by-laws to resolve stray dogs issue
B40 group in Ayer Hitam given food aid
PETALING JAYA: Low-income earners in Ayer Hitam received food aid and basic necessities from their MP to help them weather the increase in the cost of living due to inflation. Ayer Hitam MP, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said 2,000 sets of food aids and basic necessities were distributed among the lower-income earners to help them with their financial burdens. Dr Wee who is on … [Read more...] about B40 group in Ayer Hitam given food aid