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Drop the ‘bahasa Putrajaya’ and speak plainly, Chief Secretary tells civil servants
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Bakar has urged civil servants to communicate in clear, simple language and avoid what he calls ‘bahasa Putrajaya’ — overly technical or convoluted jargon — when explaining
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Umno Youth chief calls off ‘flag class’ for Penang shop owner, says he will attend DAP event instead
PETALING JAYA, Aug 12 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has cancelled plans to hold a “class” for a Penang shop owner accused of hoisting the Jalur Gemilang upside down, but said he will still turn up on Thursday
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Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Dept clears Port Dickson fish and prawns, warns on shellfish
PORT DICKSON, Aug 12 — Fish, prawns and squid in the waters of Port Dickson remain safe for consumption, Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Department director Kasim Tawe said today. He added that marine life such as fish and prawns are safe
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Fifth pig farm in Tasek Gelugor hit by African Swine Fever
TASEK GELUGOR, Aug 12 — Another pig farm in Kampung Selamat, here, has been confirmed positive for African Swine Fever (ASF), bringing the total to five infected farms so far. Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) Director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed
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Anwar urges Asean to define global AI future through regional principles, ethics
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on Asean to seize what he described as a “generational opportunity” to shape artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that are inclusive, ethical and anchored in the region’s
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British financial consultant pleads not guilty to molesting man in Petaling Jaya
PETALING JAYA, Aug 12 — A British national working as an independent financial consultant pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of outraging the modesty of a man in a hotel room earlier this month.
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Remand extended for doctor’s wife, sons over RM105,000 cannabis and pistol seizure in Kelantan
KOTA BHARU, Aug 12 — The remand order for a doctor’s wife, her son and her stepson, linked to the seizure of 35 kilogrammes of compressed cannabis and a pistol in Kampung But, Ketereh, has been extended for another six
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Anwar urges Asean unity on Myanmar crisis, pledges support for Bangladesh
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — Securing peace in Myanmar and addressing the refugee crisis are among Malaysia’s priorities, particularly in supporting Bangladesh, which has been burdened with hosting large numbers of displaced persons, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He
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Education Ministry says spent RM8.4m on Jalur Gemilang badges for over 5 million students
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The government allocated RM8.4 million for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for 5.14 million pupils and students across educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE). According to a written reply published on the
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DAP to install giant flag in Kepala Batas shop, offers 831 more, after ‘Jalur Gemilang’ row
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — DAP today said it will sponsor a giant Jalur Gemilang to be installed at a shop in Kepala Batas this evening, following controversy over the national flag being displayed upside-down at the premises.’ In a
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