Johor MB announces appointment of 10 Exco deputies, strengthens administrative machinery
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today announced the appointment of 10 Deputy Chairmen of State Government Committees to strengthen the administrative machinery and speed up the delivery of services to the people. He said the appointment was also aimed at speeding up the resolution of the people’s issues and ensuring that […]
Johor police seize RM3.04 million worth of methamphetamine, eight including teenagers arrested
JOHOR BAHRU, JULY 22 — Police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate after arresting eight men, including a teenager, and seizing methamphetamine worth RM3.04 million in an operation in the city on July 18. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the suspects, consisting of seven local men and one foreigner aged 16 to […]
Powerful Blue Tiger locomotive operating South Shuttle
JOHOR BAHRU: Perhaps not many people know that behind the Southern Shuttle train service here, there is a Class 26 or Blue Tiger locomotive used to pull the train that was actually once driven by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. Locomotive numbered 26108 with the Tanjung Kupang code has a special position because it […]
Sabah wants immigration autonomy rights preserved in implementation of AKPS Act
KOTA KINABALU, JULY 22 — The Sabah State Government wants to ensure that the implementation of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Act 2024 (Act 860) does not erode the state’s immigration autonomy, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (DUN) was told today. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the stance […]
ASEAN, India reaffirm commitment to strengthen long-term partnership
WASHINGTON: ASEAN and India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their long-standing partnership, with foreign ministers from both sides discussing the direction of cooperation in trade, connectivity, maritime security and people-to-people ties, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. At the Post-Ministerial Conference in conjunction with the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa P. […]
RON95, diesel subsidies projected to cost RM3.5 billion per month if oil remains at US$90 per barrel
KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 22 — The government estimates that RON95 petrol subsidies will reach around RM2 billion per month and diesel subsidies around RM1.5 billion per month if crude oil prices remain at around US$90 per barrel based on current projections. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said that so far the country’s fiscal position […]
Federal, state cooperation strengthens Sarawak’s position as a leader in growth, innovation – Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the agreement and close cooperation between the Federal Government and the Sarawak State Government continue to strengthen the state’s position as a leader in inclusive growth, innovation and development. In a Facebook post in conjunction with Sarawak Day celebrations today, he said every […]
BERSATU to Hold ‘Bersatu Demi Nismilan’ Rally in Sikamat Tonight
SEREMBAN, July 22 – Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) will hold its “Bersatu Demi Nismilan” public rally tonight as part of its campaign for the Negeri Sembilan state election. The programme is scheduled to begin at 9.00pm at the Main Operations Room (BGU) for the Sikamat state constituency in Pulai 3. The event will feature […]
AI-based recruitment: Employers need to strengthen human verification, oversight – MEF
KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 22 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) urges employers to strengthen the verification process and maintain human oversight in hiring as artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing hiring practices. MEF President Datuk Dr Syed Hussein Syed Husman said the AI-based recruitment method had significantly improved the efficiency of the recruitment process through […]
Rukun Negara Remains Pillar of Unity and Nation-Building
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 – The Rukun Negara continues to serve as a vital pillar in strengthening unity, harmony and the development of a Malaysian society that is united, disciplined and guided by integrity. Embracing the principles of the Rukun Negara is seen as an important foundation in nurturing patriotism and appreciating the true meaning […]