Zambry formally announces candidacy for Umno vice president
UMNO Supreme Council member Zambry Abdul Kadir announced his intention to run for one of the three Umno vice president posts for the 2023-2026 term, in a Facebook post last night. “With humility, I have decided to be a candidate and I hope that you all will offer your support and encouragement,” he added.
Police welcome plan to establish new unit to combat sex crime
THE establishment of a special unit within the CID sexual, women and child investigations division will have a positive impact on efforts to curb child pornography, Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said. This follows the announcement of such a unit, when tabling Budget 2023 in parliament, by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday.
GLCs to invest RM1.5 billion in start-ups, says Anwar
GOVERNMENT-linked companies (GLCs) such as Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) will invest in innovative and high-growth local start-ups with an investment of RM1.5 billion, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday. The prime minister added that, with the cumulative investment value of GLCs estimated at RM50 billion this year, their role and […]
‘Collective effort needed in graft fight’
PETALING JAYA: Combating corruption must be a collective effort of all law enforcement agencies and cannot be left to the Prime Minister alone. Read full story
Ensure no one has to fly a white flag again
PETALING JAYA: Even with funds and initiatives to help the people cope with the rising cost of living, the spectre of the white flag was raised. Read full story
Fate of unfit Armed Forces veterans raised
PETALING JAYA: The reskilling of former members of the Armed Forces will benefit physically fit veterans, but the Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces has questioned the fate of those who are not as healthy. Read full story
Single mums say cash aid timely
JOHOR BARU: For single mothers like Lim who has to work four jobs to survive, the Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) announced under Budget 2023 could not have been more timely. Read full story
Skills-based grads can reduce dependence on foreign workers
PETALING JAYA: Propelling Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates into the working sector can reduce dependence on foreign workers, industry players say.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had outlined a pilot model under Budget 2023 involving TVET institutions to provide training programmes. Read full story
GLCs to have big stake in TVET
KUALA LUMPUR: The move to rebrand technical and vocational education and training (TVET) will aid efforts to make such programmes a preferred choice, says the National Association of Private Educational Institutions (Napei). Read full story
Pricey phones and plans an obstacle to 5G
PETALING JAYA: As the government pushes the rollout of 5G, people are worried that they will not be able to get on the next-generation network if the phones and plans are not made more affordable. Read full story