More than 50% of civil servants do not own their own homes, Dewan Rakyat told

More than 50% of civil servants do not own their own homes, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: More than half of Malaysia’s 1.3 million civil servants, or 688,663 (52.9%), do not own their own homes, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) said the majority, with 431,277, are from the implementation group. “Currently, approximately 1,300,680 civil servants are still in service, while 950,356 have … Read more

Families evacuated from their homes as Storm Bert causes huge landslide with roads flooded after major incident declared

Families evacuated from their homes as Storm Bert causes huge landslide with roads flooded after major incident declared

FAMILIES have been evacuated from their homes after a huge landslide flooded roads as Storm Bert continues to cause chaos. Footage has shown buildings in the Cwmtillery area of Abertillery, Wales, deep in sludge and mud as water pours down what appears to be a street. 3 A landslide in Cwmtillery in Wales saw mass … Read more

Seven countries that will PAY you to live there… including £70,000 at coastal island that wants ‘younger population’

Seven countries that will PAY you to live there… including £70,000 at coastal island that wants ‘younger population’

A TRAVEL expert has revealed the list of seven countries that will pay Brit travellers to move there and start a new life. It is a great way to start a fresh journey for those wanting to travel the world and explore different countries. 5 Beach Barley Cove in Ireland 5 Boatman pushing traditional boat on Katsura … Read more

Owners’ joy as family’s pet cat is found safe and well after 250-mile trip in back of delivery van

Owners’ joy as family’s pet cat is found safe and well after 250-mile trip in back of delivery van

A CAT ended up almost 250 miles from home after sneaking a lift from a delivery van. Owner Alan Vickery, 58, became worried when he could not find one of his two cats — Bella — on Monday evening. 5 Alan Vickery reunited with Bella after her near-250-mile jaunt in the back of a delivery … Read more

Blaze at cannabis farm sends plumes of weed smoke into air near King Charles’ Highgrove House

Blaze at cannabis farm sends plumes of weed smoke into air near King Charles’ Highgrove House

RESIDENTS near the King’s Highgrove House were told to shut their windows after a cannabis farm went up in flames. A rival gang is suspected of torching the marijuana factory — which sent plumes of weed smoke into the air yesterday. 2 Residents near the King’s Highgrove House were told to shut their windows after … Read more

Buying furniture in JB: 13 shops in Johor Bahru that also deliver to Singapore

Buying furniture in JB: 13 shops in Johor Bahru that also deliver to Singapore

Shopping at Squirrel Interstore is an introvert’s dream. The appointment-only showroom is completely unmanned, giving you exclusive access with a passcode. Need details on a piece? Simply scan a QR code. A-2-57, Block A, Pusat Komersial Bayu Tasek, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey 1, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Check out their website. 5. FELLA … Read more

See all homes sold in Middlesex County, Nov. 4 to Nov. 10

See all homes sold in Middlesex County, Nov. 4 to Nov. 10

The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from Nov. 4 to Nov. 10. There were 112 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,108-square-foot home on Columbia Road in Parlin that sold for $545,000. Avenel 403 Hudson Blvd., Avenel, $390,000, … Read more

We lost everything in devastating floods – now council wants to demolish what’s left & force us from home

We lost everything in devastating floods – now council wants to demolish what’s left & force us from home

A STORM Babet victim vowed to tell council bosses to “get stuffed” if they attempt to demolish his house. Mike Vittese, 51, and elderly mum Edna, 82, lost everything in devastating floods last year. 8 Edna Vittese and her son Mike were victims of Storm BabetCredit: Michael Schofield 8 Their home was wrecked by Storm … Read more

Tamara Ecclestone says £25million burglary of cash & jewellery from her £70million mansion was an ‘inside job’

Tamara Ecclestone says £25million burglary of cash & jewellery from her £70million mansion was an ‘inside job’

SOCIALITE Tamara Ecclestone fears her £25million home burglary could have been an “inside job”. Tamara – the daughter of Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone – was targeted by a gang of audacious robbers while living on exclusive street “Billionaire’s Row” back in 2019. 8 Crooks grabbed 450 items of jewellery in a 2019 raid on Tamara Ecclestone’s London … Read more

Second man charged after ‘suspect item’ discovered at Scots tower block

Second man charged after ‘suspect item’ discovered at Scots tower block

A SECOND man has been charged after a suspect device was allegedly found in a tower block, causing a number of homes to be evacuated. A Royal Navy bomb disposal squad carried out a controlled explosion at Overtoun Court in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, on October 28. 3 A bomb squad was scrambled to a tower … Read more