Vocational College Applications Surge To 58,263 Amid Rising TVET Interest
KUCHING, April 18 2026– Applications for admission to vocational colleges have risen sharply to 58,263 this year compared with 28,098 in 2022, reflecting growing student interest in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a future career pathway, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said the development reflects a shift in […]
Unity Govt Confident Of Sustaining Strong Performance – Dzulkefly
BATU PAHAT, April 18 2026 — The Unity Government is believed capable of maintaining its strong performance momentum in governing the country, with cooperation among its component parties seen as a key factor limiting challenges from the opposition. Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this confidence is based on the government’s achievements in […]
LTSIP Runway Extension Ready By 2027, Poised To Unlock Long-haul Travel Potential
KOTA BHARU, April 18 2026 — The Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) runway extension project, which is currently underway, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said international flight operations do not need to wait until the runway is completed, as the existing 2,400-metre runway is already […]
JMU 2026 Southern Zone Carnival At Persada Targets Over 35,000 Visitors
JOHOR BAHRU, April 18 2026– The Jom Masuk Universiti (JMU) 2026 Southern Zone Carnival aims to attract more than 35,000 visitors over its two-day event starting today at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre here. The programme, organised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), which is part of the JMU tour series in 10 […]
MCMC To Hold Stakeholder Session Soon To Tackle Online Fraud – Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 2026 — The Ministry of Communications, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will hold an engagement session soon with various stakeholders to ramp up efforts against online fraud. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the meeting will identify legal gaps and strengthen coordinated action across agencies and ministries. He […]
MOTAC Implements Five Projects In Kg Sungai Manik Via MADANI Adopted Village Initiative
TELUK INTAN, April 18 2026– The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has implemented five projects to improve physical and social infrastructure in Kampung Sungai Manik here through the MADANI Adopted Village initiative. Its secretary-general, Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, said that the improvement projects in the village include upgrading the Dewan Kebudayaan dan Agro […]
Gov’t Approves RM500,000 Immediate Aid To Repair SMU (A) Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiah
PASIR PUTEH, April 18 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced immediate assistance amounting to RM500,000 to repair the building of Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiah in Kampung Kolam, Bachok, which was destroyed in a fire on April 12. Anwar also conveyed the MADANI Government’s sympathy over the incident, which […]