Venesa Devi

Malaysia

Journalist at The Star (Malaysia)

Journalist. Cat owner. Coffee addict. https://t.co/5r9fmQflHQ

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Articles

King’s visit cooks up buzz

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Venesa Devi

A YEAR ago, a humble restaurant tucked away in a Kuala Lumpur village was thrust into the limelight following an unexpected royal visit. At about 9am on June 3 last year, the restaurant, famous for its nasi lemak, had the honour of welcoming His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for the first time. His Majesty, then in his first year as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, chose to celebrate his official birthday with a simple traditional breakfast at the restaurant.
Five foundations uplift Johor communities

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Venesa Devi

HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has long been known as a compassionate Ruler with a deep sense of duty to his people. Come rain or shine, His Majesty always stands by Malaysians, not only by providing aid but also by being physically present to offer moral support during difficult times.
‘Don’t keep hawkers guessing’

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Yee Xiang Yun |Venesa Devi

YONG PENG: Give hawkers a clear assurance that they can continue using subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) so that food prices will not be raised, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said this in response to concerns raised by hawkers and consumers nationwide, following the possible hike in prices due to Ops Gasak. “If it is true that hawkers and small traders are still allowed to use the subsidised LPG, do not beat around the bush.
Unique rotating monarchy

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Venesa Devi

IN a world where monarchs are typically born into power, Malaysia stands out with a unique rotation system where its King is elected from among nine Malay Rulers. Malaysia is one of over 40 nations with a constitutional monarchy, but it is the only one in the world that practises a five-year rotation system.
Ayer Hitam MCA passes resolution to retain Dr Wee, Ling as GE16 candidates

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Yee Xiang Yun |Venesa Devi

YONG PENG: Local MCA leaders in the Ayer Hitam division of Johor have passed resolutions for current MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong and Yong Peng state assemblyman Ling Tian Soon to be renominated to contest the 16th General Election. These were among six resolutions that were passed during the division’s annual general meeting, which was attended by MCA president Dr Wee and Ling, who is also MCA Youth chief.
Govt must clearly state if small traders can use subsidised LPG, says Dr Wee

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Yee Xiang Yun |Venesa Devi

YONG PENG: The government should clearly state if hawkers and small traders are allowed to use subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "If the government intends to allow them (hawkers and small traders) to use the (subsidised LPG), then it should be put in black and white," the MCA president said after officiating the Ayer Hitam MCA annual general meeting here on Sunday (June 1).
MCA receives 214 complaints from straight-A SPM students failing to secure matriculation

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Yee Xiang Yun |Venesa Devi

YONG PENG: At least 214 straight-A students have reached out to MCA after failing to secure a spot in matriculation following an abrupt change to the entry requirements. Party president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said that as of 10pm on Saturday (May 30), MCA had received matriculation-related complaints from 394 disappointed students. "Out of the cases we received, 214 of them are mostly students who scored straight As in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), but had one or two A-.
Stop the blame game, focus on Ops Gasak enforcement issue, Dr Wee tells ministry

5 days ago | thestar.com.my | Venesa Devi

JOHOR BARU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry should focus on the real issue regarding the enforcement of Ops Gasak instead of blaming the previous government, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said this in response to its Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, who reportedly claimed that the law behind the enforcement, where eateries are required to use 14kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, was passed when Dr Wee was in the Cabinet.
J-Kom’s loyalty to government, not political parties, says its DG

6 days ago | thestar.com.my | Venesa Devi

JOHOR BARU: The Community Communications Department (J-Kom)'s loyalty is to the government of the day, not any political parties, says its director-general Datuk Ismail Yusop. Ismail, who was appointed to the role in January, stated that the department is an apolitical agency that follows the same processes as any other government department and agency. "This is a government agency, and its responsibility is to take care of the government of the day, not any political parties.
Two men caught smuggling RM100,000 worth of exotic birds in Johor

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Venesa Devi

BATU PAHAT: An attempt by two men to smuggle about 1,300 exotic birds worth RM100,000 has been foiled by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Comm Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the duo, aged 26 and 37, were arrested at about 1am on Friday (May 30) after MMEA patrol officers intercepted their fibre boat in the waters off Tanjung Labuh.