ISKANDAR PUTERI: The trend of child-free marriages among young couple is unhealthy and can be harmful to the family institution, says Khairin Nisa Ismail. The Johor women, family and community development committee chairman added while there were husbands and wives desperately wanting a child of their own, unfortunately there were …
Baca Lagi »15 companies selected for flood mitigation projects in seven states
PUTRAJAYA: Fifteen companies have been selected to implement projects under the flood mitigation plans (RTB) in seven states identified as frequently prone to flooding. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said all 15 companies had received the Letters of Acceptance from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage to carry …
Baca Lagi »Three Alor Gajah council personnel claim trial to graft charges
MELAKA: Three Alor Gajah Municipal Council (MPAG) workers claimed trial at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court here to accepting bribes from an advertising contractor as inducements to secure supply works tendered by the local council. Patrick Tan Peng Sin, 34, Mohd Rozaiman Rahmat, 45, and Suhana Surin, 43, entered pleas …
Baca Lagi »Mayor: Ipoh eateries urged to get halal certificate to cater wider audience
IPOH: Food industry players in Ipoh are urged to get halal certification to widen their global market. Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said Ipoh City Council aims to turn Ipoh into a gastronomic tourism city, and with halal certification, eateries can cater to both Muslims and non-Muslims. “If a place is …
Baca Lagi »Fadhlina: Steps taken to prevent omission of co-curriculum scores from varsity applications
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to safeguard the university application process by upgrading the data systems of private schools not under the Education Ministry’s purview are being carried out, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister told the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (July 11) this was important to ensure that these institutions’ data …
Baca Lagi »KDEB to provide jobs to former prisoners
SELANGOR is looking at providing employment opportunities for ex-prisoners, including those on parole and under supervision. State human resources and poverty eradication committee chairman V. Papparaidu said the planned initiative marked a significant step towards reintegration and support for ex-prisoners. The programme will be carried out with the Prisons Department …
Baca Lagi »MyDigital ID: Over 465,000 users as of yesterday, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 465,924 users including civil servants have signed up for the MyDigital ID as of July 10, says Gobind Singh Deo. The Digital Minister said Mimos Bhd will expand the implementation of the MyDigital ID across various demographics in urban and rural areas in phases. Gobind …
Baca Lagi »Selangor launches bus ads to promote Visit Selangor Year 2025
A TOTAL of 55 Smart Selangor buses will be fitted with Visit Selangor Year 2025 advertisements to promote the state’s attractions to local and international tourists. Selangor local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the advertisements will be placed on the back panel of the buses …
Baca Lagi »Shell MDS Malaysia celebrates 30 years in Bintulu
KUCHING: The year 2023 marked a historical milestone for Shell’s Gas-To-Liquids (GTL) plant – known as the Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis Malaysia (Shell MDS Malaysia) in Bintulu. To commemorate this event, Shell hosted an appreciation event here recently, which was officiated by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The …
Baca Lagi »Perak collects RM31mil in royalties from rare earth carbonate export
PERAK received almost RM31mil in royalty payments from the export of rare earth carbonate to China, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The Perak Mentri Besar said the royalties were generated from the export of about 8,157 metric tonnes of rare earth carbonate to China between February 2023 and May 2024. …
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