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Matrade turns 47 offices abroad into ‘frontline hubs’ to shield exporters from trade turmoil, says Reezal Merican
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican today reassured that Malaysia’s exporters are being supported through a comprehensive mitigation strategy as global trade disruptions intensify. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) chairman said the agency
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Selangor flood crisis not a quick fix, four-year timeline needed, says exco
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Flooding that continues to plague residents in Selangor is unlikely to be resolved for another four years, as the state’s flood mitigation projects remain ongoing and incomplete. According to Kosmo! Online, State Infrastructure and Agriculture Exco
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Kota Tinggi Bypass Bridge nears finish line, set to open July 28, says deputy works minister
KOTA TINGGI, April 21 — The Kota Tinggi Bypass Bridge project, built at a cost of more than RM104 million, is now 85 per cent complete and scheduled to be operational on July 28, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri
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No ‘wait-and-see’: Perak braces for West Asia spillover, sets up twin committees to shield state economy
IPOH, April 21 — The Perak government will establish two special committees to implement a crisis impact mitigation plan amid the ongoing West Asia tensions, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said. He said the proposed committees — the Special
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DPM: Subsidy policies will be data-driven, no sudden shock changes expected
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The government will not introduce abrupt or sudden changes to fuel subsidy policies despite mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In fact, he assured
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Home minister: Ministry will assist victims of Sandakan fire in replacing documents
PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — The Home Ministry (KDN), through the National Registration Department, will assist victims of Sunday’s fire tragedy in Sandakan to replace their identity documents in accordance with established procedures. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said
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Home Ministry to probe viral incident of cop allegedly stepping on suspect’s head in Kulim
PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — The police have been directed to conduct a comprehensive investigation into a viral incident involving a policeman stepping on a man’s head during an arrest in Kulim, Kedah, recently. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
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Deadline extended: Selangor grants final August exit for Jalan Sungai Buloh nurseries
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Selangor government has extended the deadline for nursery operators along Jalan Sungai Buloh to vacate the area until the end of August, clearing the way for an elevated road widening project in Kwasa Damansara
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Sabah MACC arrests civil servant over alleged RM1.3m false claims
KOTA KINABALU, April 21 — The Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested a civil servant suspected of submitting falsified documents linked to cleaning work claims worth approximately RM1.3 million. According to a source, the male suspect, in his 40s, was
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DBKL cracks down on ‘ulat foto’ at KLCC, Saloma Link with 23 compounds, 28 seizures
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has issued 23 compounds and carried out 28 seizures of equipment belonging to photo touts, commonly known as “ulat foto”, under Op Lens as of yesterday. The operation was conducted
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