Minor 2.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Ranau, MetMalaysia monitoring situation Posted on January 30, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — A minor earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale struck Ranau, Sabah, at 3.16pm today. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the earthquake occurred 11 kilometres west of Ranau at a depth of four kilometres. “Tremors were felt around Ranau. MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation,” the department stated in a Facebook post. MetMalaysia also urged individuals who experienced the tremors to fill out a survey form at https://forms.gle/1cWc2YD8DgWpbDJP7. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre when contacted confirmed that they had received information about the incident and were monitoring the situation. “So far, we have not received any report of untoward incidents or damages and we remain on standby for any eventualities,” the spokesperson said. — Bernama News
Melaka coffee shop prices spike, patrons call out sneaky 60pc increases Posted on January 26, 2025 MELAKA, Jan 25 — Coffee shops in Melaka, particularly in tourist hotspots, were among the business premises found raising prices by up to 60 per cent last year, according to the state director of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Norena Jaafar said most franchised “kopitiams” or smaller… Read More
After Bangladesh’s extradition request, Malaysia’s Bestinet and founder deny claims of human trafficking of migrant workers Posted on November 6, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Local firm Bestinet Sdn Bhd and its founder Datuk Seri Aminul Islam today denied any claims or implications linking them to human trafficking or money laundering allegations relating to foreign worker recruitment, also denying being part of any illegal practices or misconduct. The denial was… Read More
Five years is the limit: JPJ to enforce counter staff rotation for efficiency, effectiveness; 1,907 personnel affected Posted on January 24, 2025 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will implement job rotation for counter service staff who have served for more than five years, which will involve 1,907 of its personnel nationwide. Its director-general, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, said that this is in line with the recent announcement made… Read More