Centre to boost eco-care

KEMANAN: The Environmental Education Centre (EEC) will soon open in Kertih near here to spearhead an eco-care programme targeted at locals.

Consumer group: Extend list of controlled items

JOHOR BARU: Johor Bumiputra Consumer Association (PPBJ) is petitioning for the Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry to extend its list of controlled items as price checks have found that traders are overcharging consumers.

Umno leaders make walkabout CNY visits

JERTEH: Besut Umno stalwarts embarked on a 1Malaysia walkabout in the town here to wish Gong Xi Fa Cai to those who celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Sugar subsidy will not be abolished

MIRI: The Government has decided against abolishing the sugar subsidy and prefers to intensify a campaign to lower sugar intake by consumers.

Cops to man Malacca’s accident-prone areas

MALACCA: A total of 45 police officers will be deployed to monitor accident-prone areas in the city under Ops Sikap XXI from now until Feb 21 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year holidays.

Upgrading for eco-tourism facilities

KUCHING: Facilities at national parks and forest reserves nationwide will be upgraded this year to boost eco-tourism in the country.

Sarawak survey to find out what youths want

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will carry out a survey to find out the hopes and expectations of young people in Sarawak and the problems they face.

Raleigh International gathers big group for projects across Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: More than 120 international youths will help in the creation of Sabah’s first sun bear conservation centre in the east coast Sandakan district.

Help for job seekers

SEGAMAT: The Government aims to find employment for 100,000 job seekers this year through various programmes that include the setting up of 10 community employment service centres nationwide.

RM230m for flood mitigation in Kota Marudu

KOTA MARUDU: A RM230mil plan over five years has been proposed to alleviate floods here.

Sultan Ibrahim visits Muar and Ledang

MUAR: The new Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar made his first visit to Muar and Ledang after being proclaimed as the Sultan of Johor.

Firm has high aims in seaweed cultivation

KUCHING: Dynasty Marine Farm Ltd aims to position itself as a leading player in seaweed cultivation in Malaysia.

Celcom Axiata making big investment in Sabah, Sarawak

KOTA KINABALU: Cellular telephone service provider Celcom Axiata Berhad is planning to spend much of a RM1bil investment on improving the company’s services in Sabah and Sarawak.

Promoting entrepreneurship with junior version of board game

JOHOR BARU: Johor Corp (JCorp) will introduce a junior version of its Catur Bistari board game for children aged 12 years and below this year.

17 participants send in 140 photos for contest

SIBU: There were only 17 participants in a photography competition organised by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and The Photographic Society of Sibu but they collectively submitted a total of 140 snapshots.

Sibu to host 11th Sarawak Half Marathon

SIBU: The 11th Sarawak Half Marathon will be held on May 2 at the Jubilee Park in Sibu.

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