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PM Anwar seeks more student placements in New Zealand, aims to boost student exchange programmes
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — Malaysia has requested New Zealand to provide more places for Malaysian students in new fields in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this is particularly for postgraduates in new areas where
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Dr Mahathir announces SG4 joint venture, each Perikatan-led state holds 25pc stake to ensure fair economic distribution
BANGI, Sept 2 — State Government 4 (SG4) chief panel adviser Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced the creation of a new jointly-owned company called SG4 Group Sdn Bhd, in which each of the four PN-led states Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah,
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Malaysia Airlines passengers can claim refunds after Seoul flight turns back to KLIA after departure
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Passengers on a cancelled Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Incheon Airport in Seoul are entitled to compensation, according to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). Mavcom’s director of consumer and public
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Opposition MPs reviewing MoU on allocations due to conditions such as support for govt, asset declaration and ‘3R’ issues
BANGI, Sept 2 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) Chief Whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan revealed today that the coalition is carefully reviewing a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding allocations for Opposition MPs. He noted that the draft includes several ambiguities,
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After coaches arrive, Anthony Loke says KLIA Aerotrain set to return by end of Jan 2025
SEPANG, Sept 2 — The automated people mover system (Aerotrain) at KL International Airport (KLIA) is expected to be operational again by Jan 31, 2025, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said two sets of Aerotrain arrived last week and
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Malaysia to receive antiviral drug and vaccine for mpox through Asean fund
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — Malaysia is set to receive the antiviral drug Tecovirimat (TPOXX) and the MVA-BN vaccine for mpox through the Covid-19 Asean Response Fund, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. Tecovirimat will be used to treat mpox,
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Sabah Pakatan considering all options, including GRS logo, for next state polls
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 2 — Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) is open to the idea of contesting under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) logo if it was working together in the upcoming state election, said Sabah Pakatan Harapan chief Datuk Christina
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KTMB pledges safety measures after 72-year-old woman harassed by male youths in women’s coach, daughter responds
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has responded to a recent incident involving a 72-year-old woman who was harassed by a group of male youths on the KTM Komuter Ladies Coach. In a statement, KTMB expressed
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Women Ministry pledges to probe child exploitation complaints after claims of company placing its workers’ kids into orphanage, says deputy minister
IPOH, Sept 2 — The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) will investigate any complaints about parties allegedly exploiting children, said its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad. She assured that appropriate action would be taken in accordance
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PM Anwar to attend Eastern Economic Forum, plans meeting with Putin
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 2 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will take part in the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) and plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s Roscongress Foundation said today. “Anwar Ibrahim intends to meet
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