Malaysian Army Eases Recruitment Requirements For New Intakes
PORT DICKSON, May 18– The Malaysian Army (TDM) has introduced improvements to its recruitment requirements for young soldiers to provide wider opportunities for the public to join military service. Army chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman said the improvements include raising the entry age limit from 25 to 30, as well as allowing applicants who […]
Bank Muamalat Sets MBR Record With Financial Literacy Programme At Highest Altitude
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) has strengthened its commitment to empowering communities after successfully setting a national record through its ‘Jom Bijak Wang’ programme, recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR). The programme received recognition as the Highest Altitude Financial Literacy Programme in a Skyscraper following its organisation on […]
Dr Wan Azizah Extends Aid To Teacher With Haemorrhagic Stroke
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– The plight of a teacher who suffered a haemorrhagic stroke has drawn the attention of Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, who visited the educator under the Ziarah Cakna programme in conjunction with Teachers’ Day today. The Prime Minister’s wife also presented a cash […]
TH Introduces New Food Serving Containers To Improve Meal Quality For Pilgrims
MAKKAH, May 18– In a move to improve meal services for Malaysian pilgrims, Tabung Haji (TH) has introduced three-compartment serving containers to enhance food quality and better suit local tastes. TH Group managing director and chief executive officer Mustakim Mohamad said the initiative was introduced following feedback from pilgrims over the past few years that […]
MOH, AGC To Refine Legal Aspects Of Nicotine Gel Exemption Case
PUTRAJAYA, May 18 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will hold further discussions with the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) in the near future to refine the legal aspects of the judicial review involving procedural issues related to the exemption of liquid nicotine and nicotine gel from the Poisons List under the Poisons Act 1952. In a […]
Mustapha Sakmud’s “Secret Recipe” Helps Former Guard Rebuild Life
KOTA KINABALU,May 18– For Jumadi, losing his job after battling serious health problems felt like his entire life had collapsed overnight. The former security guard described the experience as “falling down a flight of stairs” after a nerve tumour in his head and complications following surgery three years ago left him unable to continue working. […]
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Expected In Multiple States Until Midnight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, and 10 other states, until 12 midnight today. According to a MetMalaysia statement, adverse weather conditions are expected to hit Perlis and Kedah, involving Langkawi, […]
Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Aidiladha On May 27
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Haji on May 27, according to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Conference of Rulers, Muhammad Affendi Jalaludin. In an announcement broadcast on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) tonight, he also declared that 1 Zulhijjah 1447H will fall tomorrow. “In fulfilling the command of His […]
Anwar To Meet Ahmad Zahid Over Johor Polls
JOHOR BAHRU, May 18– Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he intends to meet UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to discuss current political developments concerning the next Johor State Election. The Prime Minister said he hoped the discussion could be held harmoniously for the mutual benefit of both parties. […]
Gov’t To Discuss Raising BUDI95 Quota For Delivery Riders – Anwar
JOHOR BAHRU, May 18– The government will discuss the suggestion to raise the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) for delivery riders to 250 litres at the National Economic Action Council on Tuesday. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter would be carefully reviewed to ensure the riders’ welfare as the current monthly limit of […]