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PM Anwar to unveil blueprint for Malaysia’s schools and universities Jan 20
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 — The government will launch the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026-2035, a strategic blueprint that encompasses the entire national education ecosystem, from schools to higher education institutions. Jointly led by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
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Zahid says ‘storm in teacup’ over after MIC reps show up for Umno assembly
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The internal issue involving the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) appears to have eased, Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today, as he welcomed the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) back into the
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PM urges MPs to prioritise duties, focus on key reform Bills as Parliament session begins
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded members of parliament from the Unity Government of their responsibility to engage in constructive debate during the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, which
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NIOSH urges employers to tighten safety controls after recent gas‑related incidents
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged all employers and premise owners operating dangerous gases or gas systems, including air conditioners, to improve legal compliance and occupational safety and health best
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Nadia Kesuma’s family prepares for burial, husband and daughter en route to Jeddah
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 — The family of actress Nadia Kesuma, who died in Jeddah on Thursday, has come to terms with her passing. Her husband, Prof Dr Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah, 57, a lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM),
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BN formally admits PPP as a component party
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has now been formally recognised as a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, announced Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Speaking as BN chairman, he
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DAP will contest Selangor incumbent seats
KLANG, Jan 18 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has today clarified the party’s stand on retaining incumbent seats in Selangor. He said that is the party’s decision to continue contesting in the seats that they have won in the last
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Divide-and-rule does not apply, there is only one team in DAP
KLANG, Jan 18 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today denied ever mentioning any “Team A, Team B” issue in the party to anyone. He said he has never spoken about the matter to Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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PM Anwar passes routine physical check-up with flying colours
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Serdang’s Sultan Idris Shah Hospital declared Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to be in good health after a routine health check-up. In a statement, the hospital said: “The results of the examination confirmed that
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Sarawak Dapsy says police have referred SUPP RM1m case to MACC
KUCHING, Jan 18 — The Sarawak Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) claims that the police have referred the case involving Sarawak United Peoples’ Party’s (SUPP) alleged receipt of RM1 million from a former prime minister to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption
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