Arkib Tag: Berita National

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has allowed an application by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to appear as the second putative respondent in a judicial review application filed by the Malaysian Bar relating to his royal pardon. With the leave, Najib, who is represented by his lawyer …

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call on Tuesday (July 2) from the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Dr Nuriddin Ismoilov. The Malaysian Parliament, in a statement Tuesday, said that the courtesy call, held at Parliament …

PARIT BUNTAR: The Education Ministry (MOE) will work closely with the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) to ensure that all students who obtain 10As and above in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) are placed in the matriculation programme. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek (pic) said that the government has opened the appeal …

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering implementing a carbon tax in the country, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (pic). The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said discussions between the Finance Ministry and the World Bank are ongoing. “For us, the feasibility of implementing a carbon tax in the country …

IPOH: A transport business owner has been ordered to enter his defence by the High Court here for trafficking 1847g of drugs five years ago, while his wife has been acquitted and discharged. Justice Datuk Abdul Wahab Mohamed made the order after ruling that the prosecution had successfully proven a …

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence that Malaysia has the potential to continue progressing and called on the younger generation to join efforts in elevating the nation’s status. The Prime Minister said he has high aspirations and confidence in Malaysia and intends to continue serving the country. “I …

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite lower foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, Putrajaya is not concerned as Malaysia’s overall investments have increased, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to Anwar, the increased overall investments in the first quarter of this year were due to a surge in domestic investments in …

KUALA LUMPUR:The Cost of Living Index, which the government is developing, will include more categories and basket of items, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. These include food and non-alcoholic beverages, clothing and shoes; housing,water, electricity, gas and fuel; home maintenance; healthcare; transport; information and communication; and education, among others, the …

KUALA LUMPUR: As of 9.30am Tuesday (July 2), JPJ enforcement officers had temporarily seized two tour buses after their drivers were found not to have driving licences. Road Transport Department (JPJ) senior enforcement director (Legal Division) Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the two tour buses were temporarily seized during the …

KUALA LUMPUR: The crackdown on tour bus companies may be extended, says Road Transport Department (JPJ) senior enforcement director (Legal Division) Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan. He said the duration of the joint enforcement operations would depend on the situation. “The joint operation with the police, National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) and …