Over 18,000 hardcore poor to receive Bakul Rahmah aid in March, says Salahuddin
ISKANDAR PUTERI: More than 18,000 hardcore poor have been identified as recipients of the Bakul Rahmah initiative which is expected to begin in March, says Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
Higher Education Ministry looking to lessen burden of students, says Khaled Nordin
JOHOR BARU: The Higher Education Ministry is looking at ways to lessen the burden of students, including by introducing flexible courses and shortening the study period for certain programmes at public universities. Read full story
Tourism industry in Sarawak needs more funds, says state hotel group
SIBU: The Budget 2023 unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lacks a “wow” factor, especially for the tourism sector in Sarawak, says the state’s chapter of Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH). Read full story
In-depth probe done into misappropriation of diesel worth RM10bil, says Minister
ISKANDAR PUTERI: An in-depth investigation has been conducted by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry into the misappropriation of RM10bil worth of diesel last year, says Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
Dr Mahathir joins Putra
DR Mahathir Mohamad and 12 other former Pejuang members have joined Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra). In a Facebook post, former Pejuang central executive committee member Armin Baniaz Pahamin confirmed the ex-members had signed with Putra.
Sampling RM5 meals
MENU Rahmah, which provides wholesome meals for the low-income group and the poor at just RM5 or less, has gained momentum since it was launched on January 31 by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Soon, there will be an app listing all the participating food outlets.
Ambank revises 2023 govt revenue forecast to RM292 billion
AMBANK Economic Research has revised upward its forecast of government revenue this year to RM292 billion – based on the Budget 2023 announcement yesterday – compared to the previous estimate of RM272.6 billion. Tax revenue will be the largest contributor to government revenue, with a 74.9% contribution, it added.
Nigerians vote for new president in closely fought election
NIGERIANS vote today for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in a tightly fought race dominated by three political veterans. Nearly 90 million people are eligible to vote in the poll, which is unfolding as Africa’s most populous democracy grapples with a security crisis, a sluggish economy and widening poverty.
Budget 2023 supports Malaysia's interests on world stage, says Wisma Putra
PUTRAJAYA: Budget 2023 supports Malaysia’s efforts in promoting, defending and protecting the country’s international interests, says the Foreign Ministry. Read full story
Umno polls: Ex-minister Reezal Merican to contest VP post
KUALA LUMPUR: Former minister and former Kepala Batas MP Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican has thrown his hat into the ring to contest one of the three Umno vice-presidents’ posts. Read full story