PASIR GUDANG: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will allow the Malaysian Anti-orruption Commission (MACC) or the police to carry out the appropriate investigation into the misappropriation of diesel subsidy of about RM10bil. Read full story
Employers must comply with Employment Act 1955 or face consequences, says HR minister
IPOH: The government has urged all employers to comply with the Employment Act 1955, especially with regard to the reduction of working hours from 48 hours to 45 hours-a-week. Read full story
Umno polls: Ismail Sabri only contesting for Bera chief, unlikely to go for VP post
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister and Bera MP Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says he will be contesting for the Bera Umno division chief post but has declined to say if he will be defending his Umno vice-president post in the party polls. Read full story
Batang Kali landslide: Selangor ready to reveal report to next of kin, says MB
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor government is ready to reveal the full report of the Father’s Organic Farm landslide tragedy in Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor to the relatives of the victims involved if any request is received from them. Read full story
Youth-friendly ‘Madani budget’ respite for bankrupts
THE government’s initiative to create more jobs and reduce the bankruptcy rate through Budget 2023 is a great move in boosting the quality of life for youth.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Co-curiculum and Student Development Centre deputy director Noor Mohamad Shakil Hameed said the ‘Madani Budget’ seemed to be youth-friendly and offered to build their careers and create a good future for themselves.
People’s Income Initiative aimed at increasing income of B40, hardcore poor, says Rafizi
THE People’s Income Initiative (IPR) that was launched by the government today is aimed at increasing the income of the hardcore poor and B40 group to at least RM2,000 a month, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said.
He said the programme would leverage on the public and private sector, as well as the community, to spur economic growth at the grassroots level through a collaborative effort involving the government, the public and strategic partners.
Nato taking part in Ukraine conflict with arms supplies, says Putin
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has accused Nato members of taking part in the Ukraine conflict by donating arms to the country and said the West planned to break up Russia.
“They are sending tens of billions of dollars in weapons to Ukraine. This really is participation,” Putin said in an interview with the Rossiya-1 channel aired today.
Barisan’s election petition for Gua Musang parliamentary seat rejected
KOTA BARU: The High Court here has quashed an election petition filed by a representative of Barisan Nasional candidate Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, confirming the victory of PAS-Bersatu’s Datuk Mohd Azizi Abu Naim in the Gua Musang parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15). Read full story
Purchase of S. Korean fighter jets takes into account various factors, says Defence Ministry
ALOR GAJAH: The purchase of 18 FA-50 light attack aircraft for RM4.08bil from South Korea takes into account various factors, including the country’s needs involving strategy and policy aspects as well as the Defence White Paper. Read full story
Queen calls on Girl Guides leaders to adopt WAGGGS programmes
KUALA NERUS: Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah called on leaders and members of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (GGAM) to adopt and fully implement the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) global programmes to deal with current issues related to children, teenagers and women. Read full story