Unlicensed bird’s nest operators told to register, comply with rules, says Sarawak Forestry Corporation
SIBU: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) says it did not instruct unlicensed bird’s nest operators to suspend their operations. Read full story
Half of low-cost flats in JB in poor condition, says exco member
JOHOR BARU: About 50% of the low-cost flats here are in poor condition, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. Read full story
Shahelmey: Sabah's remaining 20 Pan Borneo packages to take off by year end
KOTA KINABALU: The remaining 20 packages of the Pan Borneo Highway are set to take off by the end of this year, says Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Read full story
Sugar industry costs skyrocketing, refiners urge govt intervention
THE local sugar industry urgently requires government intervention by way of a price hike or introducing a float as the industry faces high operating costs, said MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd today. As essential food producers, the sugar refining giant said local refiners are tasked with ensuring food security as imports are not a sustainable option, […]
Towards a zero-monopoly 5G rollout
COMMUNICATIONS and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil on May 2 said the cabinet had made several decisions regarding the 5G rollout in Malaysia.
16 killed in Pakistan tribal clash over coal-rich mountains
SIXTEEN people were killed over a decades-long land dispute between two tribes in Pakistan’s coal-rich northwest, police said today. The Akhorwal tribe opened fire on the Suni Khel tribe from an elevated position yesterday, police said, as the latter marked the boundaries of their territory in the mountainous area of Darra Adam Khel, less than […]
Govt to review law on fire hydrant misuse
THE Fire Service Act 1988 will be reviewed to provide a more severe penalty for those who misuse fire hydrants, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said under the existing provision, offenders may be issued with a compound of between RM100 and RM500.
Negri Sembilan assembly to be dissolved by end of June, says MB
THE Negri Sembilan assembly will be dissolved at the end of June to pave the way for state elections, said Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun. He said Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir had been informed of the matter.
Immigration posting 200 newly-graduated staff members to Johor entry points, KLIA to ease traffic
PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department will assign 200 personnel, who are fresh graduates, to Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI), Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB) entry points in Johor and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Read full story
MPI receives RM775,000 worth of sponsorship to organise journalism awards
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) has received RM775,000 in donations and sponsorship to organise the Malaysian Journalism Awards (MWM 2023) scheduled to be held on June 9. Read full story