Malaysian Bar Calls for National Harmony Framework Amid Rising Social Tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Malaysian Bar has called on the government to develop a comprehensive National Harmony framework, warning that recent disputes involving regulatory compliance, places of worship and enforcement actions reflect deeper societal concerns that require structured legal solutions. In a statement issued today, Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said […]
myFirst’s “Explore Together” Launch Champions Safe Connectivity and Creative Expression for Kids
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 MARCH 2026 — Childhood today is digital by default. Instead of asking kids to step away from technology, myFirst is redefining how they step into it. At its “Explore Together” launch, myFirst unveiled a new genSeration of child-first devices led by the reimagined myFirst Insta Lux. Joining the lineup are myFirst Fone […]
PM Anwar Attends Special Divisional Development Meeting In Sarawak
KUCHING, March 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended a Special Divisional Development Meeting at the Satria Pertiwi Complex here. Also present at the meeting were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk […]
Public Sector WFH Proposal To Be Studied, May Be Discussed In Cabinet Meeting Today – Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA — The feasibility of implementing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for civil servants will be studied, and may be discussed at a special Cabinet meeting today, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesperson, said the government is aware that some companies have adopted hybrid working arrangements, including WFH, following […]
MOE Monitoring Students To Prevent Extremist Infiltration In Schools
BUKIT MERTAJAM — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is closely monitoring student involvement in militant and terrorist activities to prevent extremist ideologies from infiltrating educational institutions. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry has left the matter to the relevant authorities for further investigation and necessary action. “At the MOE level, we are monitoring student […]
Albert Tei To Apply To Transfer Five Corruption Charges To High Court
KUALA LUMPUR — Businessman Albert Tei will file an application to transfer the five corruption charges he faces from the Sessions Court to the High Court here. His lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, said the application will be filed by next week. “The application is being made because the charges facing our client involve constitutional issues under the […]
RM14.94 Mln Allocated For 128 Development Projects In Muar – Onn Hafiz
JOHOR BAHRU — The Johor State Government has allocated RM14.94 million to implement 128 development projects in Muar district. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the allocation involves various infrastructure repair and upgrade projects as well as the development of public facilities that directly benefit the people in the district. He said the […]
US Trade Deficit Narrows More Than Expected In January
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the United States (US) trade deficit narrowed by much more than expected in January, reported dpa-AFX. The report said the trade deficit shrank to US$54.5 billion in January from a revised US$72.9 billion in December. Economists had expected the trade deficit to decrease to […]
KSN, KPPA Reviewing WFH Proposal For Public Sector – Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR — The Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and Public Service director-general (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz will review the proposal to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the MADANI Government spokesperson, said the […]
Govt Increases Rice Stockpile To Nine Months
PUTRAJAYA — The government has assured that the country’s rice supply is sufficient after the Cabinet today agreed to increase the national rice stockpile to cover a period of up to nine months to ensure food security amid uncertainty caused by geopolitical conflict in West Asia. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad […]