Govt to review chicken, egg subsidies in June
THE government will review the need to continue giving subsidies to chicken breeders and egg producers in June, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said. He said, so far, a total of RM1.8 billion in subsidy had been allocated for the breeders and producers involved and it is expected to exceed RM2 billion by […]
Govt open to expanding Rahmah initiative to banking, insurance sectors
THE government is open to expanding the Rahmah initiative to the banking and insurance sectors, according to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub. He said the government will reach out to banks in the near future to discuss the matter.
MP helps stateless teen continue truncated studies
A STATELESS 13-year-old, who has been refused a place in a government school to continue his secondary education because he is a non-citizen, has found some hope in an education centre run by a civil society group. Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii helped the boy gain placement at the centre, D’Wira Educational Association in Kuching, […]
India lashes out at critics after BBC raids
INDIA’S foreign minister today hit out at “scaremongering” critics who claim the country’s democracy is being corroded, singling out billionaire George Soros – a popular target for right-wing ire. At an event in Sydney, S. Jaishankar rejected accusations that multiple raids on the BBC’s India offices showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government were […]
Citizenship for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers proves govt upholds gender equality, says Nancy
KUCHING: The move to amend the Federal Constitution to allow overseas-born children of Malaysian mothers married to foreigners to obtain automatic Malaysian citizenship proves the concern of the Unity Government in upholding the principle of gender equality. Read full story
Cyberjaya Hospital: Public urged to go to nearby health facilities for non-emergency cases
PUTRAJAYA: Those seeking treatment for normal and non-emergency cases here are urged to go to other health facilities instead of the Cyberjaya Hospital to help reduce overcrowding at its emergency department. Read full story
Selangor govt will take care welfare of 89 families affected by ECRL project, says MB
PORT KLANG: The Selangor government will ensure that the welfare of the 89 families expected to be affected by the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will be taken care of. Read full story
Govt to review need for chicken, egg subsidies in June, says Mat Sabu
BAGAN DATUK: The government will review the need to continue providing subsidies to chicken breeders and egg producers in June, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story
Khairy elected Malaysian National Cycling Federation vice-president
KUALA LUMPUR: Khairy Jamaluddin has been elected a vice-president of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF). Read full story
Constitutional amendment will solve dilemma of children born overseas to Malaysian mothers, says Heng
IPOH: Children born overseas to Malaysian mothers will no longer be left in limbo when the amendment to the Federal Constitution enabling them to get automatic citizenship is enacted, says Heng Seai Kie. Read full story