LOCAL government elections are not a priority for the unity government, Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming told the Dewan Rakyat today.
MyCare on 10-day humanitarian mission to Turkiye, Syria
ISTANBUL: A six-member team of Humanitarian Care Malaysia (MyCare) is on a 10-day mission to Turkiye and Syria to deliver aid to victims of the devastating earthquake which hit the two countries earlier this month. Read full story
Siblings drown while swimming at Ipoh pool
IPOH: Two siblings aged eight and nine drowned at a swimming pool in Ipoh on Sunday (Feb 26). Read full story
Budget sets right direction, but more reforms needed
BUDGET 2023 shows good direction. The tax structure has been reformed to raise revenue, and economic stimulus assistance is focused on high value-added industries, SMEs, automation and digitalisation.
The cost-of-living burden was highlighted and environmental sustainability was broached. However, the reforms efforts invite scrutiny.
Zulkapli Mohamed is new Public Service Dept DG
ZULKAPLI Mohamed has been appointed Public Service Department (PSD) director-general effective today, Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali said.
Zulkapli, 58, was previously PSD deputy director-general (development).
Ten Hag wants sustained success after Man Utd’s League Cup glory
ERIK ten Hag urged Manchester United to use their League Cup final victory against Newcastle yesterday as a springboard for sustained success.
United clinched their first major trophy for six years as Casemiro’s header and an own goal from Sven Botman sealed their mature 2-0 win at Wembley.
Foreigners from low-risk countries can now use autogates at KLIA
ALL autogates at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport will be opened to foreign passport holders from low-risk countries like Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand and G7 nations, to ease entry congestion at immigration counters, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today.
Zambry withdraws from Umno veep race
ZAMBRY Abd Kadir has withdrawn from the Umno vice-presidential race to focus on his ministerial duties as well as his responsibilities as Barisan Nasional secretary.
The foreign minister said the decision was made after discussions with the Umno leadership.
Govt has no plans to hold local council elections, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: Holding elections for local councillors is not part of the unity government’s plans at the moment, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Infrastructure to be main thrust of Greater Kuching development agency
KUCHING: Infrastructure development – particularly roads and telecommunications – will be the main focus of the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency, says a Sarawak deputy minister. Read full story