KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 – The setting up of a special court to try individuals suspected of being involved with the militant will make the judicial process more transparent, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. He said the setting up of such a court was necessary because the threats posed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 – The plan to place at least one professional counselor in every school to assist students facing depression is being considered by the Education Ministry. The ministry was eyeing counselors with the comprehensive counseling skills, its deputy minister P. Kamalanathan told media here Tuesday. The plan comes following the
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 – Malaysian police’s plan to record Swiss national Xavier Andre Justo’s statement in connection with 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) proceeded yesterday as scheduled in Bangkok, Thailand. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar confirmed this when asked about the move to record the statement of the
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 16 – The people have been urged to be watchful on what they share on the social media and to use the social media wisely for the benefit of the society and nation. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said Malaysians should not misuse this
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 – Former Langkawi UMNO member Anina Saadudin has no legal right to initiate a suit against party president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and executive secretary Datuk Ab Rauf Yusoh over a RM2.6 billion donation issue, the High Court heard on Tuesday. Lawyer Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun, representing Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 – The Health Ministry is studying new areas to be made smoke-free zones before gazetting the areas, the Dewan Negara was told on Tuesday. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said right now, the ministry was in the midst of discussions with the relevant agencies and
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng had urged the Barisan Nasional (BN) Penang Chairman, Teng Chang Yeow to stop engage in the lies and falsehood on land reclamation. Lim said this at his press conference in his office, Komtar here on Tuesday. Yesterday, Penang Barisan Nasional Chairman Teng Chang
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 – State Minister for Religious Affairs, Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs of Penang, who is also the chairman of Halal Penang, Dato’ Abdul Malik Kassim announced on Tuesday that the 7th consecutive Penang International Halal Expo & Conference (PIHEC) will be held at the Subterranean Penang International Convention & Exhibition (sPICE)
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng are launching the online poll for development corridor at Komtar here on Tuesday. He said the State Government, through the PDC, has initiated a development corridor of Southern Seberang Perai from Juru, southwards to Byram/Changkat that encompasses areas in Bukit Minyak, Nibong Tebal
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 – The State Government will continue to hold public consultations with fishermen around the coast of Permatang Damar Laut until the SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd received the approval from Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) to start the reclamation work in area,
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 – The government has and will be implementing a range of initiatives under the Universal Service Provision (USP) programme to improve broadband coverage in rural areas, the Dewan Negara was told Monday. Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Jailani Johari said the its implementation would be done by
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 – The marketability of Giatmara graduates in the work environment has now reached 84 per cent, said Rural and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakob. He said that the 100 per cent of the marketability of Giatmara trainees is expected to be achieved through the various
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 – Sixteen food items will be listed under the price control scheme from Dec 23 to 27 in conjunction with Christmas on Dec 25. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said the price control scheme would be implemented in 149 areas and districts nationwide.
KUCHING, Dec 15 – Two DAP members of parliament (MP) pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to a charge of participating in an unlawful street protest during the Bersih 4 Kuching rally. Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen and Stampin MP Julian Tan Kok Ping were alleged to have participated
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the Malaysian Cyber Games (MCG) can develop the talents of youths to become the best in the world. He said recently, there were a Malaysian team made it to the international final of Dota 2 (online game)
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 – The High Court has granted leave to Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) to commence judicial review proceedings to set aside the notices of additional assessment by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) dated Nov 23 for the years of assessment 2013 and 2014. In a filing to Bursa
IPOH, Dec 15 – Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (PLUS) has advised the public to ignore the rumour that a landslide had purportedly occurred near the Menora Tunnel, near here. PLUS operator, through the Twitter website PLUS Trafik, reported that there was no landslide in the area as had been spread on the
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 15 – Next year, more closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed in Penang as the device has proven to be a boon in law enforcement. The CCTVs have assisted the police prevent and solve criminal cases in the state, says Penang police chief Datuk Seri Abdul Rahim Hanafi. He
LANGKAWI, Dec 15 – The Langkawi International Tourism Award 2015 (LITA 2015) ceremony which will be held this Friday is set to be a glittering event to cap the achievements of tourism players in the island here. Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) chief executive officer, Tan Sri Khalid Ramli said over 1,200 people
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 – The Education Ministry does not owe any contractor any debt with regard to school construction projects, says Deputy Minister P. Kamalanathan. He said the ministry was obliged under the Treasury Instruction (AP) 103 and financial regulations to settle any claim for payment from contractors, within 14 days
