KUCHING, April 16 – The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) hopes the Children (Amendment) Bill 2015 can be fully implemented in September 2017. Its Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the ministry hoped the bill could be tabled in Dewan Negara, scheduled to sit on April 18 to
PENDANG, April 16 – There is no cancellation in the padi planting activity schedule for the 1/2016 Season in the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) area although the hot weather will persist until June. MADA chairman Datuk Othman Aziz said the water levels at the three major dams supervised by MADA,
PUTRAJAYA, April 16 – All the accusations and allegations against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on the RM2.6 billion donation issue should be stopped immediately, said Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor. He said a statement issued by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir, who confirmed the
KUCHING, Apr 16 – DAP secretary-general, who is also Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng and Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow was allowed through Sarawak immigration this morning, despite expecting blocks from the state’s immigration authorities. Lim had yesterday gave an advance notice to the state immigration before travelling to
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 16 – Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has urged all television stations to cancel the proposed live telecast of the debate on the Taman Manggis land in Penang as the case was under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). He said if the
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 – AirAsia Bhd yesterday had received approval from Bursa Securities for its proposed issueance and allotment of 559 million new ordinary shares of ten sen each on April 14, 2016. The shares will be issued at RM1.84 per share and be satisfied in cash. In a filing to
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 – All the 18 Malaysian students in three universities in the Kumamoto prefecture in Japan that was hit by an earthquake last Thursday are reported safe, said Wisma Putra. Wisma Putra in a statement issued here said the Malaysian Embassy in Japan had contacted all the students concerned
LUNDU, April 16 – A total of RM640 million have been allocated for Sarawak under the 11th Malaysia Plan for flood mitigation projects to be carried out in stages, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said these included the mitigation project at the Sungai Batang
KUMAMOTO, Apr 16 – A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture early Saturday, killing at least 11 more people, injuring many more and bringing down buildings, media reported, just over a day after a quake killed nine others in the same region. Authorities warned of damage over a wide area, as reports came
AMSTERDAM, Apr 15 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has provided a secure element based applet for smart wearables launched by China UnionPay Co. (CUP), one of the world’s major payment associations with total transactions reaching USD 1.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2015.
TOKYO, Apr 15 – Fujitsu today presents the latest evolution of the Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision. It proposes a different approach to help organizations incorporate digital technology into the heart of their business, strengthen competitiveness and grow the top line as well as the profit. It also outlines practical
GEORGE TOWN, April 15 – DAP secretary- general Lim Guan Eng has urged the Sarawak state government to allow the party’s members of parliament, assemblymen and leaders to enter the state. Lim said he had written a letter on the matter to Sarawak chief minister, Tan Sri Adenan Satem on Tuesday
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today received a courtesy call from well-known Islamic preacher from India, Dr Zakir Naik. The 30-minute meeting took place at the deputy prime minister’s office at the Perdana Putra Building here. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister,
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – 1Malaysia Development Berhad president and group executive director Arul Kanda Kandasamy has accepted the debate challenge by DAP lawmaker Tony Pua. “I hereby accept the debate challege. Bring it on!” he said in a statement today. Yesterday, Pua challenged Arul Kanda to settle their feud over
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – The former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should be held responsible for the damage he had inflicted on Malaysia’s reputation, said the Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Datuk Seri Tengku Sariffuddin Tengku Ahmad. He in a statement here today said the Western media who allowed themselves to
GEORGE TOWN, Apr 15 – Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) CEO Datuk Jaseni Maidinsa pointed out that the water level of Beris and Muda dams is not enough to supply both consumers and for agriculture purposes. As such, he urged federal authorities in charge of agriculture activities to put a temporary stop in
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – The Magistrate’s Court here today allowed the application by two activists charged under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 to refer their case to the High Court. Adam Adli Abd Halim, 26, and Mohd Fariz Abd Talib, 45, are challenging the constitutionality of the charge against them
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – Thunderstorms over the waters off Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and west of Johore are expected to continue till late morning, today. According to the Meteorological Department, the condition may cause strong winds of up to 50 kmph and rough seas with waves up to 3.5 metres
ISTANBUL, April 15 – Saudi’s Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir today admitted that the donation to Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak indeed came from Saudi Arabia. He said they are aware of the donation and it is a genuine donation with nothing expected in return. He said they are also fully
KEMAMAN, April 15 – Nearly 40,000 people attended Dr Zakir Naik’s final lecture in Terengganu which was held at Padang Astaka here tonight. It was the fourth lecture by the Islamic preacher in Terengganu since arriving in the country on April 9. Despite the drizzle, people began arriving as early as 7.30
