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Mohamaddin: E-visa for Malaysian tourists to Saudi Arabia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Arabia government is now offering a one-year e-visa (electronic visa) for Malaysians wishing to travel to the country beginning this month, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi. He said prior to this, the
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Zuraida: New policy to strengthen plastics industry
SUBANG JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is considering introducing a new policy to strengthen the country’s plastics industry, including more comprehensive guidelines on import and recycling of plastic materials. Minister, Zuraida Kamaruddin said the ministry is currently studying
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Nestle Malaysia launches sustainable coffee farming initiative for local farmers
Nestlé is the world’s largest coffee producer and worldwide demand for the beverage continues to grow. The company’s businesses are focussed on ensuring that everyone can enjoy a sustainable and good quality cup of coffee everyday. With that in mind,
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18 illegals detained at Semanggol R&R
IPOH: The Perak Immigration Department detained 18 illegal immigrants during an integrated operation carried out at the Semanggol rest and service (R&R) area of the North-South Expressway yesterday. Its director Kamalludin Ismail said those detained were among 103 immigrants of
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Former 1MDB CEO received 18 months’ bonus
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today heard that the former chief executive officer (CEO) of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) received 18 months’ bonus in 2012, when he was earning over RM80,000 per month. Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, 49,
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Trader in coma after assaulted and robbed
GEORGE TOWN: Police have detained two men and are hunting down another for suspected involvement in the assault and robbery of a trader, causing him to go into a coma, at a parking area behind the Sandilands Condominium here early
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Jakoa will not marginalise Batek Orang Asli community
GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA) will not marginalise the Batek tribe in Kampung Kuala Koh after the recent tragedy that resulted in the death of 15 members of the community due to measles outbreak in May. On
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Govt urged to provide incentives to youth in agriculture
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) expressed hope that the government, through the 2020 Budget which will be tabled on Oct 11, will provide incentives to youth who are involved in agriculture, similar to the ones previously practised by the
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Maszlee at the premiere of Tamil drama ‘Raatchasi’
KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik wants society to share stories of the successes of teachers they know to inspire other educators. Referring to the character of a firm headmistress, Geeta Rani in a Tamil film, Raatchasi from India, he believed
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Guan Eng: Between development and managing debts, you can’t be biased
PUTRAJAYA: Information can be a double-edged sword, depending on how it is being perceived and in the case of the country’s debt level, all is well as the government is balancing it within its means, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
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