NAY PYI TAW, Nov 10 – Myanmar’s Union Election Commission (UEC) announced 54 more parliament representative-elects to the Region or State Parliament in eight regions or states as part of the second day election result on Tuesday. The regions or states include Mandalay, Mon, Ayeyawaddy, Yangon, Kachin, Kayah, Taninthayi and Magway,
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 – The joy of the “Festival of Light” being celebrated by Malaysians of the Hindu faith nationwide today is shared together with fellow Malaysians who visit them at their Deepavali Open House. Filled with the spirit of goodwill and harmony, they wish “Happy Deepavali” to their relatives,
BEAUFORT, Nov 10 – The proposal paper on the bill to amend the name of Malaysia Civil Defence Department (JPAM) to Malaysia Civil Defence Force (Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia) will be tabled to the Cabinet soon. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said another proposal paper under the
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 10 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who is the BN chairman has praised Barisan Nasional component Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) for having played what he described as an effective role in stabilising the national politics and also the administration. Najib said the role played by
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 10 – MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam who is also Health Minister has called on Hindus in the country to invite Malaysians from all walks of life to come together and celebrate Deepavali in the true spirit of 1Malaysia. In making this call, he said the celebration of Deepavali,
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 10 – Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Tajuddin Md Isa has cleared the air over the notice sent to Mohamed Azmin Ali’s son ordering him to go to the Dang Wangi police headquarters at 10 am Monday. Tajuddin said police had initially contacted the Selangor menteri besar’s 15-year-old son in
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 – Penang MCA hit out at Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng for being selectively for the forgetful of voters’ sentiment by implementing the Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR) project which was proposed by the previous BN state government. The party’s state liaison committee deputy chairman Tan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak reiterated that the government will continue efforts to assist the Indian community in improving its structure and economy besides protecting their culture so that members of the community are not sidelined from mainstream development. “This commitment can be seen clearly
NAY PYI TAW, Nov 9 – Myanmar’s Union Election Commission (UEC) on Monday released the first series of the result of the general election held on Sunday following the opening of the election results centre in Nay Pyi Taw, reports China’s Xinhua news agency. According to the first series of the
YANGON, Nov 9 – The Office of the USDP confirmed Monday that the new Chairman of the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) U Htay Oo was defeated in Sunday’s general election. U Htay Oo, who is current parliamentarian, lost to his rival U Khin Maung Yi of the opposition National
YANGON, Nov 9 – Current speaker of Myanmar’s Union Parliament and House of Representative U Shwe Mann, who competed in Sunday’s general election representing the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), conceded personally having lost in the polling in his facebook on Monday. U Shwe Mann, who claimed to
BUTTERWORTH, Nov 9 – The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) is organising a Safety Awareness Campaign at Petrol Station to reduce mishaps. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah said the campaign was being organised as there were still many people who were unaware that fire could easily break
BEAUFORT, Nov 9 – The Women, Family and Community Ministry (KPWKM) deputy minister Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun said that the KPWKM is planning to build a Senior Citizens’ Activity Centre (PAWE) in all 222 parliamentary constituencies in the country. “The ministry would also prepare the allocation for the maintenance and administrative operations
LONDON, Nov 9 – Cooperation on security matters and fight against transnational crimes between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) will be the focus of discussions during Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s four-day visit to the UK which beginning on Sunday (November 8, 2015). Ahmad Zahid who
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – Smoother traffic flow can be expected during peak hours along Jalan Tun Razak beginning on Monday, due to the implementation of the traffic dispersal system by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be starting on Sunday tonight. DBKL Civil Engineering and Urban Transportation Department deputy director
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 9 – The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) will impose price adjustments on e-cigarette or vape according to specific standards to ensure the safety of users. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah said the ministry was in discussion with various agencies, including the Health
BALING, Nov 9 – According to the Baling Welfare Department, all the flood evacuees in Baling have returned to their homes as the floodwaters have receded. Its officer, Syamsul Izrin Isahak said the six relief centres were closed at 5 pm after the evacuees had left. However, he said the department is prepared
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – Gerakan had been extended their greetings to Malaysian Hindus on the occasion of Deepavali, which falls on Tuesday, and called on Malaysians to “reinforce our commitment to face future uncertainties and challenges”. The Party president Datuk Mah Siew Keong said Malaysians should take inspiration and courage from “this
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 9 – The Putrajaya Corporation will introduce an electric bus service around the government administrative centre here from September next year. Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said for a start, 10 electric buses had been brought in from Japan for the trial run on all Nadi
YANGON, Nov 8 – Myanmar’s general election ended peacefully in the whole country Sunday, China’s Xinhua news agency reported. Polling stations closed at 4pm local times (5.30pm Malaysian time) and was followed by open counting of votes in the presence of contesting candidates, local and international observers and the public. The Union
