KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – Malaysians are still caught in the old perception on the potential and capability of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the country, said Deputy Education Minister Chong Sin Woon. He said many still think TVET was only for academically weak students without realising the importance of
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – Public Affairs Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Hasan Arifin Saturday denied that the owner of Good Star Limited is Low Taek Jho or Jho Low as stated by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) by linking a Bank Negara Malaysia letter to the committee. “This is because Bank
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has urged more private companies to come forward and support SportsExcel’s vision for talent development. He said their investment would not go wrong as SportsExcel has helped fuel the dreams of thousands of young talents in Malaysia who aspire to be
KAJANG, May 29 – Selangor police have urged clinics and hospitals in the state to alert the police immediately if any foreign man seeks treatment for gunshot wounds. Selangor deputy police chief Datuk Abd Rahim Jaafar said police were hunting for the suspect who managed to flee after his four accomplices were
SUNGAI BESAR, May 29 – Forty-three schools will be used as polling stations for the Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar parliamentary by-elections to be held simultaneously on June 18. Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said 24 schools will be used for the Sungai Besar by-election while Kuala Kangsar, 19 schools. “In
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – MCA Youth chief Senator Chong Sin Woon Saturday said Kedah MCA deputy chairman Datuk Dr Leong Yong Kong who announced his resignation from the party Friday should not have made his decision in the spur of the moment as a reaction to the hudud issue. “The
KUALA KANGSAR, May 28 – PAS hopes the by-election for the Kuala Kangsar Parliamentary constituency next month will be a straight fight with the Barisan Nasional (BN). PAS deputy president Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said there should not be any three-cornered fight in the by-election. “If there is a three-cornered
KOTA KINABALU, May 28 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak reminded local media practitioners to deliver information accurately and not to confuse the people. This was because some media published news which had yet to be verified so much so the information caused confusion among the
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 – Malaysia is aiming to give temporary shelter to 500 Syrian migrants by the end of this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said to date, 79 migrants from the troubled country have arrived in Malaysia as part of Malaysia’s voluntary
IPOH, May 28 – Most restaurant operators provide broadband wireless internet facility or WiFi as part of their strategies to attract customers. But such a facility has somehow caused the patrons, who come with their families or friends, to have less interaction with each other as they are engrossed with their
PORT DICKSON, May 28 – Kubang Pasu UMNO division chief Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Baharum regrets the statement by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates be defeated in the coming Parliamentary by-elections in Sungai Besar, Selangor and Kuala Kangsar, Perak. “The issue between
PETALING JAYA, May 28 – The presidents of MCA and Gerakan is the second minister to announce his intention to quit their Cabinet positionsif the Private Member’s Bill tabled by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang is passed in Parliament. Earlier today, MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said
PETALING JAYA, May 28 – A total of 1,178 accidents were reported due to stray objects found along the North-South Highway (PLUS) in 2015. PLUS Malaysia Berhad chief operating officer Mohammad Fuad Khusairi said about 2,200 objects such as tyre debris, wood and steel had been detected on the highway last
LAHAD DATU, May 28 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has pointed out that the claim on Sabah by any quarters is a non-issue because the state had gained independence in Malaysia as had been decided in 1963. He said the status of Sabah was decided by the Cobbold
PUTRAJAYA, May 28 – Aerotrain services at the KL International Airport (KLIA) have resumed its operations today, said airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). The services of an automated people mover that transports passengers between the main terminal to the satellite buildings were reportedly halted Friday due to corrective maintenance.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim lodged a police report against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Friday, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak. Najib, who chaired the UMNO Supreme Council meeting here, told reporters this when asked if he would be taking action
GEORGE TOWN, May 28 – A Superman showcase was held at Komtar Level Three concourse here yesterday. It was a part of the Hobby and Collections Penang 2016, an event which showcases different kind of hobbies of Penangites. The event was launched by Datuk Ang Choo Hong who is the chief executive officer of
GEORGE TOWN, May 28 – Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) remains firm with its stand that “no trees are to be relocated no matter what” and will hold a demonstration to show disapproval to the relocation of the trees along Jalan Masjid Negeri, here. The ‘Hug the Trees’ demonstration will be
GEORGE TOWN, May 28 – Penang’s city council to relocate the 16 trees along Jalan Masjid Negeri to make way for road widening project. The 16 trees will be planted around two tennis courts at the grounds of a government quarters about 50 metres away. Penang Island City Council (MBPP) traffic
SUNGAI BESAR, May 28 – PAS named Dr Abdul Rani Osman, the Meru state assemblyman as its candidate for the Sungai Besar parliamentary by-election on June 18. The announcement was made by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang at a ceremony to announce the candidate and launch the machinery for the
