MOH to prioritise upgrading facilities for 50-year-olds
THE Ministry of Health (MOH) will utilise the RM36.3 billion allocation received through Budget 2023 by prioritising the upgrading of health facilities nationwide, especially for those over 50-years-old. Its minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa, said the ministry had identified 1,200 health clinics categorised as dilapidated or affected by the high operational burden during the Covid-19 pandemic.
SPM candidates detained for criticising history paper
TWO teenagers have been arrested after a video of a student criticising the history paper for this year’s Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) surfaced on social media. According to reports, Hulu Selangor district police chief Suffian Abdullah said the duo were detained yesterday to assist in an investigation after receiving a report from a teacher.
Belarus’ Lukashenko to visit China
BELARUSIAN President Alexander Lukashenko will visit China on February 28 for a state visit, the Chinese foreign ministry said today. Lukashenko is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has backed Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, with Belarus dependent on its neighbour both financially and politically.
PTPTN borrowers to enjoy payment deferment, discounts soon
THE deferment of payment and discounts for National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers announced in the Budget 2023 will be implemented soon. In a statement today, PTPTN said the initiative showed the government’s concern for the public in the challenging economic situation and hope to ease the financial burden of the affected borrowers.
Azalina to contest Umno VP post in upcoming party polls
PETALING JAYA: Law and Institutional Reform Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has filed her papers to contest one of the three Umno vice-president posts in the bid to become the first woman to hold that post in Umno. Read full story
‘Wau’ factor woos international participants at World Kite Festival in Johor
PASIR GUDANG: A total of 25 international participants of the Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival have etched their names in the Malaysia Book of Records for flying traditional kites simultaneously here. Read full story
Home Ministry approves 380,000 foreign workers under relaxation of hiring plan, says Saifuddin
PADANG BESAR: The Home Ministry has approved the applications of 380,000 foreign workers under a plan to facilitate the hiring of workers to meet the country’s economic needs in the post-pandemic period. Read full story
Budget 2023: Internet coverage the main focus of Comms Ministry, says Deputy Minister
PUTRAJAYA: The Communications and Digital Ministry will focus on upgrading and improving internet performance nationwide through its Budget 2023 allocation, says Teo Nie Ching. Read full story
Ministry creates task force to address diesel subsidy leakage
THE Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has set up a special task force address the problem of diesel subsidy leakage. Its minister Salahuddin Ayub said he had ordered the task force, led by ministry secretary-general Azman Mohd Yusof to act immediately to prevent further misappropriation of subsidised fuel.
Penang govt pledges support for airport expansion project
THE Penang government has promised to allocate all resources required by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he has asked all state government agencies, especially the District and Land Office, to facilitate the project’s progress.