Mosti calls for financing of Malaysia’s space industry
THE Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) has called for finance and investment bodies to open their doors to funding the space industry in Malaysia. Mosti Deputy Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup said the call was made due to limited government financing for the sector as of now, and other funding mechanisms such as venture […]
Singapore economy beats estimates but govt warns of global risks
SINGAPORE’S economy posted better-than-expected results in the first quarter of this year, official data showed today, but the government warned that the global outlook remains gloomy. The Southeast Asian city-state’s economic performance is often seen as a barometer of the global environment because of its reliance on international trade.
No need for Sabah, Sarawak affairs ministry, says Armizan
THERE is no need for a special ministry to handle Sabah and Sarawak affairs, as its duties may overlap with those of existing federal ministers, said Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions Minister Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Division (SSAD) under the Prime Minister’s Department was established in March 2020 to […]
Woman loses RM180,000 after being duped into investing in gold 'scheme'
JOHOR BARU: A woman here lost RM180,000 after handing over her belongings, including a car, to invest in a money and gold scheme introduced by a friend, says the police. Read full story
Amanah veep Mujahid appointed Senator by Perak state assembly
IPOH: Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has been appointed as a Senator at the Dewan Negara by the Perak state assembly sitting on Thursday (May 25). Read full story
National defence industry policy still under evaluation, says Tok Mat
LANGKAWI: The National Defence and Security Industry Policy, which is slated to be launched at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023, is still in the evaluation process, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story
Non-recourse loans an avenue to protect the vulnerable, says Perak consumer group
IPOH: Banks should adopt the principle of non-recourse loans to protect the vulnerable and needy, says a consumer association. Read full story
DAP rep denies representing Malay community in filing Jill Ireland affidavit
IPOH: DAP’s Tebing Tinggi assemblyman Dr Abdul Aziz Bari says he was not representing the Malay community when he filed an affidavit in the Jill Ireland Lawrence Bill case as accused by PAS. Read full story
600 more teachers to be placed at vernacular schools this year, says Education Ministry
PETALING JAYA: A total of 600 teachers will be placed involving various subject options this year, says the Education Ministry. Read full story
KJ draws laughter, applause with suggestion to set up new party with former Bangi MP
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming and I should team up to form a new political party, suggests Khairy Jamaluddin with tongue in cheek. Read full story