Socso aid brings relief to family of trishaw rider killed in accident
MELAKA: Tourism Melaka is grateful to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) for speeding up the delivery of financial aid to the family of a tourist trishaw rider who died in an accident in December last year. Read full story
Kedah passes anti-party hopping law
THE Kedah legislative assembly passed the state constitution amendment bill on prohibiting party hopping in its meeting today. The Kedah State Constitutional (Amendment) Enactment 2023 was tabled by Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Azalina to tour several countries to explain Sulu group’s claims
PUTRAJAYA will organise a series of tours in several countries, led by Law and Institutional Reforms Minister Azalina Othman Said, to explain issues relating to a Sulu group’s claims, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said she will explain the Sulu group is a terrorist organisation, and prevent bad perceptions of Malaysia.
Dutch farmers look to reap gains in elections
DUTCH voters went to the polls in crucial regional elections today with a new party of angry farmers posing a challenge to Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his environmental plans. Opinion polls show the Farmer-Citizen Movement (BoerBurgerBeweging, or BBB) is set to ride a wave of recent protests to second or even first place in […]
New sports code will ensure kids protected from sexual crimes, says Fadhlina
THE Safe Sports Code will be signed between the Education Ministry and Youth and Sports Ministry next week to ensure safety in the industry, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the code will apply to all sports tournaments, including this year’s Malaysian Schools’ Sports Council (MSSC) tournament, which starts July 15.
PMO warns against misusing its name
THE Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) today warned that it will take action against any party that uses the department’s name for its own interests. “Such an action is irresponsible and gives a negative perception to the credibility of the department and the government,” said the department in a statement today.
Cops record statements of 'Mentega Terbang' producer and actors
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has recorded the statements of a producer and six actors of the movie “Mentega Terbang”. Read full story
'Deepak' to settle egg shortage issue, Dr Wee tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) revealed that he received a call from an individual who identified himself as “Deepak” who claimed to represent J&E Advance Tech Sdn Bhd over an issue concerning imported eggs from India. Read full story
APM to deploy volunteers for post-flood relief missions
IPOH: The Civil Defence Force (APM) has been instructed to deploy volunteer personnel to help out with post-flood relief missions in areas affected by the recent floods. Read full story
Education on dangers of corruption should be intensified, says MACC chief
PUTRAJAYA: There should be more effort put into educating people on the dangers of corruption and abuse of power, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki (pic). Read full story