Jeju Air Crash: Survivor Recalls Awakening to Rescue, Staff Prioritize Trauma Care

Jeju Air Crash: Survivor Recalls Awakening to Rescue, Staff Prioritize Trauma Care

SEOUL: One of the two surviving flight attendants from the devastating Jeju Air crash on Sunday (Dec 29) has shared little about the incident, revealing to doctors that he “woke up to find himself rescued.” Medical staff have refrained from probing further to avoid exacerbating his trauma. Dr. Ju Woong, chief of Ewha Womans University […]

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Government to Decide on Proposed 14% Electricity Tariff Increase by Mid-2025

Government to Decide on Proposed 14% Electricity Tariff Increase by Mid-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is set to make a final decision on the proposed 14% increase in electricity tariffs under the regulatory period 2025-2027 (RP4) by mid-2025. In the meantime, current electricity rates and tariff structures will remain unchanged in Peninsular Malaysia. Officials from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) have indicated that the base tariff […]

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7 Essential Things Travelers Must Know About the New Hand Baggage Rules

7 Essential Things Travelers Must Know About the New Hand Baggage Rules

In a recent update, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have introduced new hand baggage regulations to enhance efficiency and streamline the security process. As airports continue to experience increasing passenger traffic, these new rules aim to reduce congestion and speed up security checks. Here’s everything you […]

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MP Ruhullah Mehdi Leads Protest Against J&K Reservation Policy Outside CM’s Residence

MP Ruhullah Mehdi Leads Protest Against J&K Reservation Policy Outside CM’s Residence

In a bold display of dissent, National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi spearheaded a protest outside Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Srinagar residence on Monday, demanding the rationalization of the reservation policy in the Union Territory (UT). The protest, which drew a significant crowd, sought immediate attention to what protesters described as an […]

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Malaysia Records Modest Decline in Inflation

Malaysia Records Modest Decline in Inflation

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s inflation rate eased to 1.8% in November, a slight dip from October’s 1.9%, marking the first decline since August 2021. According to the statistics department, the marginal decrease was primarily driven by slower price increases in key sectors. These include information and communication (-2.3%), transport (-0.2%), and clothing and footwear (-0.1%). Core […]

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