Incentivise Budget 2023 to help SMEs, say business groups
PETALING JAYA: More special allocations and incentives are needed under the 2023 Revised Budget to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) spur the local economy, say groups. Read full story
Taiwan presidential contender warns against appeasing China
APPEASING China will not bring peace, Taiwan’s vice-president said Wednesday, days after he was elected head of the ruling party in a move that makes him a prime presidential contender at the next election. William Lai, 63, is seen as a likely successor to President Tsai Ing-wen, who is barred from running again after her […]
Pulau trailer not suitable for screening, says Comms Minister
PETALING JAYA: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil is of the opinion that the trailer for the horror film ‘Pulau’ is not suitable for viewing. Read full story
PM Anwar to explain 'Madani Nation' concept live on Jan 18
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim invites the public to listen and digest the mandate he will deliver on Thursday (Jan 18) in conjunction with the discourse on “Developing a Madani Nation” at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). Read full story
UN chief slams oil firms for ‘big lie’ on global warming
UNITED Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres skewered oil firms on Wednesday for having “peddled the big lie” about their role in global warming, telling the World Economic Forum they should be held accountable. Addressing a room full of the world’s business and political elite, Guterres drew a parallel between the actions of oil companies and those […]
Hazami Jahari is new DBP director-general
EDUCATION Minister Fadhlina Sidek has announced the appointment of Dr Hazami Jahari as the new Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) director-general, effective today. Hazami, 55, who is the director of DBP’s Policy and Research Department, replaces Abang Sallehudin Abang Shokeran, whose contract expired on November 28 last year.
Sabah cops launch Ops Selamat 19 for CNY, 267 traffic police on standby throughout state
KOTA KINABALU: An integrated operation launched by the police from Wednesday (Jan 18) until Jan 27 is aimed at smoothing traffic flow while reducing accidents, as well as keeping house break-ins to the minimum during the Chinese New Year festive season. Read full story
AIGA awards: 92 organisations recognised for anti-corruption measures at inaugural ceremony
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 92 organisations from both the public and private sector were recognised for their efforts and commitment in cultivating integrity and good governance practices at the inaugural edition of the Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption (AIGA) Awards 2022. Read full story
Covid-19: Sabah to standardise entry requirements for travellers with Health Ministry policy
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Cabinet on Wednesday (Jan 18) has decided that the entry procedure for all international travellers into the state will be fully standardised with the policy set by the Health Ministry. Read full story
Hazami Jahari appointed new DBP director-general
KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has announced the appointment of Dr Hazami Jahari as the new director-general of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) effective Wednesday (Jan 18). Read full story