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
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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
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
Ayer Hitam mosques, surau given RM196,000 for Ramadan programmes, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: A total of RM196,000 has been given to 32 mosques and 100 surau in Ayer Hitam to organise programmes in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The Transport Minister said this was a yearly tradition that he had been carrying out since he was elected as Ayer Hitam MP in 2004. “After the presentation ceremony, I had the … [Read more...] about Ayer Hitam mosques, surau given RM196,000 for Ramadan programmes, says Dr Wee
Sport-Hockey, triathlon join raft of sports reviewing transgender policy
(Reuters) -The International Hockey Federation (IHF) and World Triathlon have joined a raft of governing bodies reviewing their policy on the involvement of transgender athletes in women's sport following last weekend's ruling by swimming's top body FINA. On Sunday, FINA voted to ban anyone who has been through male puberty from elite women's competitions and to create a … [Read more...] about Sport-Hockey, triathlon join raft of sports reviewing transgender policy