PUTRAJAYA: Starting June, those looking to provide vehicle inspection services can apply for a license from the Road Transport Department (JPJ), says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story
AI basics to be taught at primary schools in 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The basics of artificial intelligence (AI) will be introduced to primary school students beginning 2027, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Sabah dry spell affects fish under native 'tagal' conservation scheme
KOTA KINABALU: The sustained hot and dry spell in Sabah is affecting freshwater fish, with many found hurt or dead along the Mantaranau-Kitapol River in the Kiulu area of Mount Kinabalu’s foothills. Read full story
Govt allocates RM230mil for Health Ministry to upgrade drug-testing labs, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is allocating RM230mil for the Health Ministry to upgrade its technology at laboratories meant for testing drugs, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Johor teacher being probed for allegedly peddling ketum, say cops
KOTA TINGGI: The Johor Education Department is currently investigating a teacher for allegedly selling ketum in Pasir Gudang. Read full story
Govt to review relevant laws in light of increasing online drug sales, says Home Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: In light of increasing cases involving online drug transactions, the government will review the relevant laws soon, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution. Read full story
Apex court dismisses Rosmah's bid to challenge late Sri Ram's appointment
PUTRAJAYA: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has failed to obtain leave to appeal against the ruling of the Court of Appeal over her bid to challenge the validity of the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram’s appointment as lead prosecutor and to nullify her solar hybrid corruption trial. Read full story
Two staff members of drug rehab centre plead guilty to causing grievous hurt to trainee
SEREMBAN: Two staff members of a private drug rehabilitation centre pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here to a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a male trainee last week. Read full story
‘Aunty Bersih’ activist, Anne Ooi, passes away at 78
KUALA LUMPUR: Anne Ooi, known fondly to many as ‘Aunty Bersih’ for her defiant walk through tear gas and pulling an all-nighter along the roadside as she championed democracy, has passed away aged 78. Read full story
Govt expects to collect extra RM3bil through wider SST net, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is expected to collect an additional RM3bil in revenue through the wider scope and increase in the sales and service tax (SST), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story