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Govt mulls targeted aid to support paddy farmers facing higher costs, says Mat Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The government is reviewing several proposals to help paddy farmers affected by rising agricultural costs following the global surge in fuel prices, said Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. In a
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Malaysia condemns Israel’s approval of 34 new settlements in Palestinian territory
PUTRAJAYA, April 11 — Malaysia strongly condemns the decision by Israel to approve the construction of 34 new illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry also known as Wisma Putra said Malaysia stresses
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Cabinet approves police presence at petrol stations to curb fuel leakage, says Armizan
KOTA KINABALU, April 11 — The Cabinet has agreed to deploy police personnel at petrol stations to strengthen monitoring and enforcement amid rising risks of fuel supply leakage following the global energy crisis triggered by the conflicts in West Asia.
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Latest house officer intake fills only 10pc of vacancies, prompting retention push, says Public Service chief
KAMPAR, April 11 — The government is stepping up various strategic measures to ensure that house officers trained in the country continue to serve in the public healthcare system, following the latest intake which filled only about 10 per cent
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One of 17 megadiverse nations, Malaysia ramps up efforts to safeguard wildlife, says minister
KUCHING, April 11 — Malaysia is one of just 17 of the world’s most biodiverse nations, classed as megadiverse, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said. He said it’s no small feat, given that the
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Malaysia’s ancient past in focus as ‘Perak Man’ returns home to Lenggong and ‘Perak Woman’ eyed next
LENGGONG, April 11 — The Perak Man skeleton, which was previously kept by the National Heritage Department in Kuala Lumpur, has been re-exhibited to the public at the Lenggong Valley Archaeological Gallery here since July. Deputy Home Affairs Minister Datuk
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Johor food outlet probed over alleged repackaging of subsidised cooking oil, two detained
JOHOR BAHRU, April 11 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) exposed alleged misappropriation of subsidised packet cooking oil at a food premises in Taman Megah Ria, Masai, here during a 3pm operation on Thursday. Johor KPDN
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Malaysia-Turkiye defence ties should shift from deals to strategy, says academic
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry. Malaysia should elevate ties with Turkiye
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Appeals Court reinstates Puncak Gali Harmoni’s suit against Emrail over RM145m Kelantan rail project, orders fresh hearing
PUTRAJAYA, April 11 — The Court of Appeal yesterday allowed the appeals by Puncak Gali Harmoni Sdn Bhd (PGH) to set aside the High Court’s decision to summarily dismissed its suit and ex parte injunction to prevent Emrail Sdn Bhd
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Likas assemblyman urges urgent action as SK Balaban Jaya students study in tents and mosque corridors
BELURAN, April 11 — Likas assemblyman Tham Yun Fook has called on both the state and federal education ministries to urgently address the plight of students at SK Balaban Jaya here, where students are reportedly attending classes in temporary and unsuitable
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