Govt open to reviving HSR project without using public funds, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Speed Rail (HSR) project can continue as long as there are investments from the private sector, says the Transport Minister. Read full story
Many Sabah employers still not implementing minimum wage, says state Manpower Dept
KOTA KINABALU: Many employers in Sabah have yet to implement the RM1,500 minimum wage that came into effect in May last year, says state Manpower Department director Wan Zulkifli Wan Setapa. Read full story
Attempts by bailiffs to assess Malaysian embassy violation of diplomatic immunity
KOTA KINABALU: The March 5 attempt by French bailiffs to assess three Malaysian properties in Paris on behalf of the so-called Sulu heirs was a violation of diplomatic immunity, says the government’s Special Task Force. Read full story
Speakers need credentials from Johor Islamic Religious Council to hold talks, says Ruler
JOHOR BARU: Only Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ)-accredited speakers are allowed to hold religious talks in Johor, state Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar decreed. Read full story
Floods: More supplies urgently needed for evacuees, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to increase the supply of basic necessities to flood victims at temporary relief centres as they are sorely lacking, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Hishammuddin questions minister’s intervention in Umno-ROS case
SUSPENDED Umno leader Hishammuddin Hussein is the latest party member to question the party’s controversial exemption from de-registration. “What is happening with Umno? Now they are dragging in the home minister. This is why we were fired and suspended – in case the minister would not grant the exemption,” said Hishammuddin.
Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt
AFTER Hlaing Htet Aung landed another vicious kick to his opponent’s chest, the referee called a stop to the bout of traditional Myanmar boxing, the crowd cheered and the ringside band ended their tune with a flourish. The 22-year-old strutted victorious from the ring at the end of a five-day traditional Lethwei tournament, now in […]
Putrajaya to challenge French statutory mortgage issued to Sulu claimants
THE government will be challenging a statutory mortgage issued by a French court to the Sulu claimants against three Paris properties owned by the Malaysian government, Putrajaya’s special secretariat on Sulu said today. The secretariat, in a press statement, added it will summon the Sulu claimants to appear before the court and obtain the cancellation […]
Women’s rights under threat in 2023
AROUND the world, progress on women’s rights is vanishing before our eyes. The latest forecasts estimate that on our current track, it will take another 300 years to reach full gender equality.
Govt urged to provide better reskilling, upskilling courses for women
PETALING JAYA: Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (Masa) has urged the government to provide better reskilling and upskilling courses and training for women in the digital economy. Read full story