Malaysia
Back to homepage
Health Ministry steps up efforts to recruit, retain nurses amid overseas migration
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is expediting nurse recruitment and strengthening efforts to retain those already in service through improved welfare support and career advancement opportunities to address the migration of nurses abroad. Health Minister
Read More
Claims that Tabung Haji depositors’ money funded Socso contributions for religious workers untrue, says Zulkifli Hasan
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan said that Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) depositors’ savings were not used to pay Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions for 40,000 mosque personnel and takmir
Read More
‘Negeri Sembilan crisis is not DAP’s fault’, says Anthony Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — DAP has stressed that it is not responsible for the ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said it was unfair to continue blaming the party for the crisis when
Read More
Budget 2027: PTPTN offers 10pc discount to borrowers with no arrears who make regular repayments
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers with no arrears who make regular repayments will enjoy a 10 per cent discount from 2027. PTPTN chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim said the incentive was a
Read More
LCS 1 completion not tied to RCI, shipbuilder told to speed up work, says defence minister
KOTA TINGGI, Oct 11 — The establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate delays in the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project is not a determining factor in ensuring the prompt completion of the
Read More
Employers urged to use job coaches to support workers with disabilities, says deputy minister
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 11 — Employers are urged to leverage Job Coach services to help workers with disabilities (PwD) adapt to their duties and work environment, thereby expanding inclusive employment opportunities. Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Lim
Read More
Riyadh airport attack: No evacuation needed for Malaysian students in Saudi Arabia for now, says Zambry
LUMUT, Oct 11 — There is currently no urgent need to evacuate Malaysian students in Saudi Arabia, but close monitoring is being carried out following yesterday’s attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr
Read More
Selangor Sultan officiates renaming of Morib square after former MB Harun Idris
BANTING, Oct 11 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today officiated the renaming of Dataran Morib to Dataran Dato’ Seri Harun Idris at Pantai Morib here. Also present was the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin,
Read More
Teo Nie Ching: RM300m smart city project to transform Kota Kinabalu by 2028
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 11 — Kota Kinabalu is set to be transformed into a smart city through a project worth about RM300 million, expected to be completed by February 2028, enhancing urban management, public safety and service delivery. Deputy Communications
Read More
Hannah Yeoh urges review of Budget 2027 allocation to improve care for older Malaysians in FT
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — Putrajaya Corporation and the Federal Territories Department have been asked to review the allocation they are expected to receive under Budget 2027 to strengthen care and improve the welfare of senior citizens, said Minister in the
Read More