Two workers suffer second-degree burns in Nilai palm oil factory fire Posted on February 8, 2025 By serv SEREMBAN, Feb 7 — Two male factory workers, a local and an Indonesians, suffered second degree burns during a fire at a factory processing crude palm oil in Nilai near here today. The Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre said in a statement that firefighters learnt about the fire involving both victims, 43 and 36, at 1.09 pm. “Both victims were given first aid by medical teams before being sent to Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital here. “The fire involved part of the factor structure, measuring 7,534 square feet, the warehouse area processing crude palm oil and a skylift and an excavator were also burnt,” the centre said. Firefighters conducted overhaul work and managed to put out the fire by 1.55 pm. — Bernama News
Sarawak civil servants to receive two months’ salary as financial assistance, says Abang Johari Posted on November 21, 2024 KUCHING, Nov 20 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) equivalent to two months’ salary for state civil servants, to be paid next month. He said the BKK payment would be based on the basic salary for Nov 2024. Additionally, he… Read More
Sabah whistleblower exposé: State deputy CM, assemblymen cooperate with MACC inquiry over mining licence allegations Posted on November 17, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Several Sabah government leaders, including a deputy chief minister and two assemblymen, have provided statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as part of an investigation into graft allegations involving state mining licences. MACC questioned Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari, and… Read More
Daim laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery Posted on November 14, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away today at a private hospital here, was laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery at 6.07pm. The van carrying the late Tun Daim’s remains arrived at the cemetery at 5.16pm, according to a report by… Read More