France’s Macron to meet freed Sahel hostage on arrival home
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron is to welcome freed journalist Olivier Dubois at midday today on his arrival at a military airfield outside Paris, the president’s office said. Dubois, 48, was kidnapped in Mali on April 8, 2021. He said in a video released by his captors that he was taken by the Support Group for […]
Govt finalising EPF Account 2 support facility
THE government is finalising the Account 2 support facility for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members to obtain cash resources without having to withdraw from their savings. The Finance Ministry (MOF) said in a statement today that the initiative will provide facilities for EPF members to use their savings balance in Account 2 as a back-up […]
Human Resources Ministry ready to restructure TVET
THE Human Resources Ministry is ready to take responsibility for restructuring Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes. “We see there are currently 12 ministries involved with TVET and it is co-ordinated by national TVET council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Sunken Philippine oil tanker found
A LEAKING oil tanker that sank in the Philippines three weeks ago has been found, officials said today, as the slick reached waters known for their rich marine life. The Princess Empress was carrying 800,000 litres of industrial fuel oil when it sank on February 28 off the central island of Mindoro, south of the […]
Matfa to host Golden Horse Awards to recognise country's top family attractions
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Association of Themepark & Family Attractions (Matfa) will host the Golden Horse Awards 2023 on June 11 at Resort World Genting. Read full story
King hopes for more Malaysia-Singapore collaboration in food security, green economy
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah says he hopes that Malaysia and Singapore can expand collaboration in new and emerging areas such as digital economy, green economy and food security. Read full story
Strategic cooperation among member countries gives Asean louder voice internationally, says Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: United strategic cooperation between member nations is the key to ensuring Asean interests are not ignored on the global stage, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Read full story
German minister begins first cabinet-level trip to Taiwan in 26 years
GERMANY’S education minister today inked a technological cooperation deal with Taiwan, kicking off the first cabinet-level German visit to the island in 26 years. Bettina Stark-Watzinger signed the Science and Technology Agreement with Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) on the first day of a trip that is likely to draw criticism from China.
Open toll payment on 5 highways by September, says works minister
OPEN toll payment will begin at five highways by September, Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said. He said through the open system, users can pay toll using credit or debit cards, in addition to Touch n’ Go (TnG) cards.
US envoy slams disinformation over Solomons ‘plot’
A WHITE House envoy today decried “disinformation and smears” about US motives in the Solomon Islands, after his meeting with the country’s pro-China leader was overshadowed by unsubstantiated rumours of dark plots and geopolitical intrigue. Veteran US diplomat Kurt Campbell visited Honiara as part of Washington’s effort to counter growing Chinese political, economic, and security […]