KUALA LUMPUR: Construction and property group Ireka Corporation Bhd (ICB) has secured a RM1.07 billion contract to upgrade a section of the Pan Borneo Highway in Sabah. The contract, granted by Gammerlite Sdn Bhd to Shoraka Construction Sdn Bhd (SCSB), a wholly owned subsidiary of ICB, reinforces the group’s position in Malaysia’s construction sector. This…
In a California fundraiser hosted at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s home Tuesday in Sacramento, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz advocated for doing away with the Electoral College system, stating that “we need a national popular vote.” “I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go,” the Democratic vice presidential candidate said. “But that’s not…
Northeastern city, the second biggest in Ukraine, has been a regular target for Russia since it began its full-scale invasion two-and-a-half years ago. Russian attacks on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, have killed at least two people and injured more than 30, including a teenager. Russian forces dropped about four guided bombs on the northeastern city,…
The Department of Justice submitted their proposed remedies to the August federal court ruling that Google illegally monopolizes search, arguing that Google should be prohibited from using their own products like Chrome, Android and the Play App store to advantage their search-related business. The proposed remedies might include a break up of the company, though…
Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg announced a new Executive Director for WordPress.org after the previous director’s resignation. Social media reactions, while generally positive, were notably subdued, with many comments focused on the recent WordPress controversy. New Executive Director Mullenweg announced that Mary Hubbard, was hired as the new Executive Director. Hubbard was formerly…
Boeing says it has withdrawn its pay rise offer to striking workers after negotiations with union representatives reached a stalemate. The aviation giant accused the union of not giving its proposals serious consideration. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union (IAM) said Boeing was “hell-bent on standing on the non-negotiated offer” which it…
Renters could still face demands for large upfront payments, charities are warning, despite a Labour election promise to cap the amount landlords can ask for in advance. The Renters’ Rights Bill, which bans Section 21 or “no fault” evictions, will be debated by MPs for the first time on Wednesday. But the bill does not…
Swift’s mum, Andrea, is said to have threatened to axe the shows unless an escort was provided (Image: Getty) Is Taylor Swift bigger than Prince Harry? That’s the message some are getting following the push her mum and manager, Andrea, made to have the superstar recieve a royal-style escort to her Wembley gig. It’s even…
When we talk of black Companions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the first name that comes to mind is Bilal Ibn Rabah. However, there were several more black companions of the Prophet. Check this video to learn more about them! Read Also: 7 Black Companions of the Prophet (PBUH): Who Are They ? Read Honoring Bilal…
The Mexican government has revealed new details in the grisly murder of a mayor, Alejandro Arcos, who was found decapitated over the weekend. Arcos’s murder came nearly a week after President Claudia Sheinbaum took office, ramping up pressure on her administration to tamp down on cartel-related violence in the country. On Tuesday, Security Minister Omar…
