Ministry allocates RM917 million for Sarawak rural development
THE Rural and Regional Development Ministry has allocated RM917 million this year for the implementation of 241 projects in Sarawak. Its deputy minister, Rubiah Wang said 38 of them were new projects, while the other 203 were extension projects.
Guan Eng orders party not to speak to media
DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has warned the party against making public statements on its candidates for the state elections. He warned that anyone disobeying him would be subject to disciplinary action.
Microsoft expands AI access to public
MICROSOFT today expanded public access to its generative artificial intelligence programmes, despite fears that tech firms are rushing ahead too quickly with potentially dangerous technology. The AI-enhanced features of the company’s Bing search engine and Edge internet browser are now open for anyone to use, Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president, said in a blog post.
Belantik rep Mohd Isa Shafie in critical condition in hospital
ALOR SETAR: Belantik assemblyman Datuk Mohd Isa Shafie is reported to be in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH) in Sungai Petani. Read full story
Hassan Karim blames Dr Mahathir for Malay poverty
FORMER prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s privatisation policies caused “millions of Malays” to become impoverished during his 22 years in power, PKR lawmaker Hassan Abdul Karim said. The outspoken Pasir Gudang MP said, due to rampant privatisation during Dr Mahathir’s tenure, the veteran politician was to blame for the economic plight of the Malays and […]
Govt urged to consider various factors in setting minimum wage
THE minimum wage should be set based on various aspects, including the job sector, academic qualifications, experience and skills of workers to give justice to all parties, leaders of the country’s two main trade unions said. National Association of Skilled Workers secretary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan said giving consideration to academic qualifications alone is impractical and unfair because […]
Inclusive policy in Sarawak emphasises peace, harmony, says Douglas Uggah.
KUCHING: Sarawak’s inclusive policy emphasises peace and harmony within the state’s multicultural society, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah. Read full story
Attempts to topple govt will chase away foreign investors, says Nazri
PETALING JAYA: Attempts from the Opposition to topple the unity government will make it difficult for Malaysian ambassadors to convince foreign investors to invest in the country, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz. Read full story
Indigenous leaders demand King Charles apologise for colonialism
INDIGENOUS leaders from a string of former British colonies today urged King Charles to swiftly apologise for “centuries of racism” and the “legacy of genocide” perpetrated by the crown. In a staunchly worded letter that could sour the build-up to this weekend’s coronation, Indigenous representatives from 12 Commonwealth nations also called for financial reparations and […]
Asian markets mixed after US fed hikes rates again
ASIAN markets were mixed in early trade today, after the Federal Reserve soured the mood on Wall Street by not only raising rates but also indicating that it would not cut them any time soon. All three major US indices declined along with the dollar after the Fed’s latest hike, while recession worries drove US […]