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PichaEats is a social enterprise and catering company. ― Picture via Instagram/PichaEats

Can you help? PichaEats announces emergency sale of meals for 500 people today after falling for sham ‘UM’ order

According to DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng, the majority of parents prefer their children to be taught in English under the DLP. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Revert to Perikatan/BN govt's DLP policy to respect parents’ choice in language policy for science and maths subjects, Guan Eng tells Education Ministry 

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says the government will assert its firm stance to uphold the nation's policies with social media platform provider X (formerly Twitter) which has reportedly changed its terms to allow users to post pornographic content. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Fahmi: Govt asserts firm stance with X over pornographic content policy change

Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said judges often took a long time to be elevated to the Federal Court and would typically have to retire soon after reaching the apex court, calling it a waste of talent and resources. — Bernama pic

Hannah Yeoh moots raising retirement age of judges to ‘at least 75’ to not waste talent, resources

A turtle crawls back to sea after laying eggs at Redang Island on May 23, 2024. ― Reuters pic

In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts

Unlike traditional banks, which require physical branches and lengthy application processes, digital banks are entirely virtual — from A to Z, all their process take place entirely on the customers smart device. — Picture by Gerd Altmann/Pixabay

Digital banks: What they are, who they help, and how they differ

Fahmi Fadzil, also the chairman of the Special Committtee for the King’s Coronation Events, said the coronation, scheduled to take place at Istana Negara on July 20, provides an opportunity for the people to understand and foster a love for the royal institution. — Bernama pic

King’s Coronation: Fahmi presents instrument of royal invitation to Penang governor

Johor police chief M. Kumar said that acting on information and intelligence, a team of officers from the Johor and Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department arrested the suspects, aged between 24 and 48, at various locations in Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Selangor from May 23 to 25. — Bernama pic

Johor police chief: Cops arrest nine men over Kulai woman’s abduction

Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) acting district police chief Supt Zulkeflee Sulaiman said that all the suspects were detained at the Jalan Duta Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur this morning, immediately after the completion of proceedings for another house break-in case there. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Penang police: Four held over burglary at influencer Kieda Crepe’s home 

Melaka Health, Human Resources and Unity exco Ngwe Hee Sem (centre) presents a replica of a cheque to a representative of the Mitsumi Technology (M) Sdn Bhd Workers’ Union at the Trade Union Affairs Programme Assistance Handover Ceremony 2024 South Zone Stage in Melaka, June 6, 2024. Also present is Trades Union director-general Mohd Asri Abdul Wahab (left). — Bernama pic

HR Ministry approves RM3.2m in financial aid for registered trade unions nationwide, says D-G

Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said despite the successful stabilisation of water supply in Kota Kinabalu since the third quarter of last year, disruptions still occur due to maintenance at water treatment plants and emergency situations. ― Bernama pic

DCM: Sabah acts to stabilise water supply amid illegal connections, expansion of water treatment plants 

A part-time car rental worker, Tariq Hazim Mohd Yusri, was fined RM100 by the Magistrate's Court in Kajang, June 6, 2024, after pleading guilty to placing an Israeli flag sticker at a fast food restaurant last month. — Bernama pic

Part-timer fined RM100 for placing Israeli flag stickers at restaurant

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong speaking at the Town Hall Session of the Progressive Wage Policy Pilot Project at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC) June 6, 2024. — Bernama pic

Progressive wage pilot project to run at least one year, says minister

Sabah Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Christina Liew said the ministry will launch a hotline for tourists who encounter issues with their travels in the state. — Borneo Post pic

Sabah to launch hotline for tourists facing travel issues, including homestay scams

Ahmad Jamil, 60, (third right), the second son of Penang’s earliest Islamic figure, the late Sheikh Abdullah Bukhari, showing a brief history of the Islamic figure at the inauguration of Jalan S.A Abdullah Bukhari. Also present is Exco Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Development of the state, Zairil Khir Johari (fourth right). — Bernama pic

Penang renames two streets in honour of local community figures

Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC) chief executive officer K. Pathmanathan, stated that the anticipated impact on its revenue from July to December would be approximately RM11 million. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Penang water company: Rebate benefits 597,000 consumers in state