Malaysia to profit from green hydrogen economy, says PM
MALAYSIA will be well positioned to profit from the global green hydrogen market, which is forecast to reach US$189.19 billion (RM869.7 billion) by 2050, through the implementation of the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR). Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that of the forecasted market value for Malaysia would be US$3.1 billion (RM14.25 billion) by […]
Local cops working with Thai police to find missing woman
MALAYSIAN police (PDRM) are cooperating with Thai cops to find Chong Sum Yee, a Malaysian who disappeared in Chiang Mai on June 1. PDRM secretary Noorsiah Saaduddin said the force received a report on the missing woman by her mother Chee Choy Wen on June 2.
Sovereignty fears delay Pacific-Australia security pacts
AUSTRALIA’s bid to lock in security pacts with two Pacific neighbours and curb China’s growing regional clout has hit a stumbling block, with island leaders voicing sovereignty concerns. Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu leaders have raised issues with the proposed security agreements, which had appeared all but finalised, putting their approval in question.
Umno launches Malay education fund for underprivileged students
UMNO launched the Malay Education Fund today for underprivileged students to further their studies. The fund was launched by party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the presidential briefing at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
Saarani says ready to cooperate with MACC on Malay reserve land issue
PERAK Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad is ready to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) following a report by state opposition leader Razman Zakaria regarding an issue with Malay reserve land in the state. He said the MACC has conducted several prior investigations into the matter.
Complaints against enforcement personnel easier with new online system
PUTRAJAYA: It is now easier for the public to lodge complaints against enforcement agencies and officers with the new online Complaint Resolution and Investigation Handling System (SPAPS), developed by the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC). Read full story
Singaporean comedian draws flak with MH370 joke
PETALING JAYA: A Singaporean comedian has drawn backlash after using the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in her stand-up comedy routine. Read full story
Court allows govt bid to delay release of report on missing activist
THE Kuala Lumpur High Court has allowed a stay application by the government on an earlier court order to allow limited access to the classified special task force report on the disappearance of social activist Amri Che Mat to his wife Norhayati Mohd Ariffin. Lawyer Larissa Ann Louis, representing Norhayati, when met by reporters said […]
MOH requests better emergency procurement deals
FUTURE emergency procurements by the Health Ministry (MOH) must be based on specific agreements with suppliers to ensure they provide equipment that comply with specifications and do not take advantage of the ministry, said Deputy Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. He said when the country was hit by Covid-19, ventilators were urgently needed and were purchased on […]
Rwanda unveils major military shakeup
RWANDAN President Paul Kagame has embarked on a major shakeup of the country’s military, with a round of dismissals announced today following the appointment of a new defence minister, army chief and head of internal security. The Rwanda Defence Force said in a statement that two senior commanders had been sacked, along with 14 officers, […]