Anti-smoking bill referred again to select committee
THE Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023, also known as the generational endgame (GEG) bill, has once again been sent to the parliamentary select committee (PSC) on health for further review.
Over 8,000 potholes on Federal roads patched up since last year, says Works Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,138 potholes were repaired under the “Zero Potholes” programme as of April this year, says the Works Ministry. Read full story
Malaysia woos Microsoft, Google to bolster data hub ambitions
Malaysia wants to lure Microsoft Corp and Alphabet Inc’s Google in its drive to be a data hub and as it positions itself as a neutral supply chain base amid rising US-China tensions, according to Trade Minister Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Read full story
I was never called up by Umno disciplinary board following suspension, says Hisham
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein says he was never called up by the party disciplinary board following his suspension. Read full story
Cops nab man in Johor for alleged kindergarten robbery
KULAI: A 31-year-old man was arrested to assist investigation into a break-in at a kindergarten on Jalan Kenari, Bandar Putra here. Read full story
Dropout rate higher at secondary school level, says Deputy Education Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The dropout rate is higher at the secondary school level compared to primary school level as many secondary school students prefer to start working due to poverty, Parliament heard. Read full story
Unity government’s economic narrative to be launched in August
PETALING JAYA: The Madani economic narrative will be announced in August by Putrajaya as a guide for what the nation can expect from the unity government’s ultimate goals for the economy. Read full story
Touch ‘n Go is offering free Apple services (iCloud, Arcade, Apple TV+, and Music) via its ewallet
Touch ‘n Go (TNG) ewallet is now offering free subscriptions to a number of Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud+ to users on iPhone. Read full story
Johor Zoo to reopen by year’s end, says MB
JOHOR BARU: The temporarily closed 95-year-old Johor Zoo is set to reopen by the end of this year, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Read full story
Group calls for approval for road cutting through tiger reserve to be revoked
ENVIRONMENTAL group RimbaWatch has called on the Environment Department to revoke the environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval for the development of a road cutting through the Rizab Harimau Diraja Al-Sultan Abdullah in Pahang. It said the tiger reserve is a highly protected and ecologically sensitive area and that development would expose endangered species to human […]