Budget 2023: Sivakumar to discuss allocation details for non-Muslim houses of worship with Finance Ministry
BATU GAJAH: Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar will meet the Finance Ministry to discuss the details of the allocation for the non-Muslim houses of worship contained in Budget 2023. Read full story
Four involved in carjacking detained by police
KUALA LUMPUR: Four suspects, including a woman, were detained during a series of raids in Selayang, Selangor as well as Alor Setar and Jitra in Kedah last Sunday (Feb 19) and Saturday (Feb 25) morning, for their involvement in carjacking and impersonating as civil servant. Read full story
Budget 2023: MRT3 project still attainable despite budget cut
PETALING JAYA: The Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) project can still move forward as planned albeit the reduction in budget, says the Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp). Read full story
Restoration of Sarawak’s dilapidated schools, clinics welcomed, says Abang Jo
SARAWAK Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg was full of appreciation for the Federal Government’s pledge to restore dilapidated schools and clinics in the state through the Budget 2023 that was tabled yesterday. Abang Johari described the allocation of RM5.6 billion to Sarawak for development, announced during the Budget 2023, as the best.
African Union condemns Tunisia’s ‘shocking’ statement on migrants
THE African Union (AU) has condemned remarks by Tunisia’s president directed at migrants in his country from elsewhere on the continent and warned against “racialised hate speech” that could bring harm. President Kais Saied sparked an outcry this week after saying “hordes” of sub-Saharan African migrants were causing crime and posed a demographic threat in […]
Umno election based on teamwork not personal glory, says Khaled Nordin
THE 2023 Umno election is a process to rebuild the party and not to promote personal glory or glorify individuals said Umno Vice President Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Khaled who will be defending his post said the election scheduled for next month is a process to identify prominent leaders who can assist the party to overcome […]
Budget 2023: Tighter laws needed to curb increasing accident rates, says road safety activist
PETALING JAYA: A road safety activist has panned the “potholes” in Budget 2023, saying that more than allocations, tighter laws are needed to address the increasing rate of road accidents. Read full story
Budget 2023 responsive, prioritises people, says National Unity Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Budget 2023’s allocations and initiatives for the National Unity Ministry are responsive, responsible and significant for the community and society in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani, says Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. Read full story
Higher allocation allows for development of environmental sustainability, says Nik Nazmi
PAPAR: The higher allocation of more than RM6.53bil to the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) under the Budget 2023 gives more room for development of environmental sustainability, says its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Read full story
Budget 2023: No dilapidated schools in Sabah will be sidelined, says Education Minister
KOTA KINABALU: The Education Ministry will ensure none of its schools or learning institutions that are dilapidated in the state will be sidelined with respect to receiving much-needed allocations for repairs. Read full story