Brazil’s indigenous people’s ministry could see key powers curbed
BRAZIL’s congress could strip the ministries of environment and indigenous peoples of key functions, their heads warned yesterday. The first-ever Indigenous Peoples Ministry was created by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva when he took office in January, and was given the power to demarcate indigenous reserves.
2 local companies allowed to produce refined white sugar
TWO local sugar producers have been given the go-ahead to produce refined white sugar, with prices to be determined by market forces, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said. Its minister Salahuddin Ayub said MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (MSM) and Central Sugars Refinery Sdn Bhd (CSR) had submitted applications to produce white […]
4.5 years’ jail for Capitol rioter who put feet on Pelosi’s desk
AN Arkansas man photographed with his feet on a desk in House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office after joining the mob that stormed the US Capitol in 2021 was sentenced yesterday to four and a half years in prison. Richard Barnett, 63, was leaning back in a chair with his boots propped up on a desk in the office […]
Number of hardcore poor households dropped to 118,217 as of May 15, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of households registered under the hardcore poor category has reduced to 118,217 as of May 15, when compared to 124,744 in the same period in 2022. Read full story
Govt to look for ways to ease admission of international students into local universities
KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry would be holding discussions with the Finance Ministry and Inland Revenue Board to ease the admission of international students into local universities. Read full story
Cops open investigation paper on alleged planned orgy in JB
JOHOR BARU: Police have opened up an investigation following a viral poster that encourages people to commit immoral activities. Read full story
Stick to making films if you're not serious about serving the rakyat, Opposition lawmakers tell govt MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: Government MPs are not serious about working for the rakyat, claim Opposition lawmakers. Read full story
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill expected to be tabled this year, says Nik Nazmi
PUTRAJAYA: The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry aims to table the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill in the Dewan Rakyat this year, says minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Read full story
Sabah's new Forestry Bill to see slight increase in land gazetted as totally protected
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s totally protected land areas will see changes but slightly increased with the passing of the Forestry Bill (Gazetting of Forest Reserve and Amendment) (Amendment) 2023 on the last day of the State Assembly sitting on Thursday (May 25). Read full story
Court of Appeal orders teen to perform 100 hours of community service
PUTRAJAYA: A teenager who pleaded guilty to four charges of sex-related offences was ordered by the Court of Appeal today to perform 100 hours of community service. Read full story