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
PETALING JAYA, Nov 8 – The Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said that they had been set up a special committee to resolve the issues associated with e-cigarette or vape. He said it will be chaired by the Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah and has representatives from, among
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 – The Malaysian E-Vaporizers and Alternative Tobacco Association (MEVTA) has proposed that the government formulate guidelines on the sale of flavoured liquid products for electronic cigarettes to prevent entrepreneurs from suffering undue losses. “The guidelines were required before any operation against the sale of e-cigarette or vape
JOHOR BAHARU, Nov 8 – The Johor state government wants to open more than 100 “fair price” shops or 1Malaysia Marts in the next three years in efforts to help the people tackle the high cost of living. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, who is also Permas assemblyman said for starters,
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 8 – The BP Healthcare Group’s diagnostic centre was upgraded to a specialist centre to cater for the prosperous business community in Penang here on Saturday. Its senior vice president, Lovy Beh Yen Shan said BP had a collaboration with Institut Jantung Negara, whereby, their cardiologists were stationed at BP
ALOR SETAR, Nov 8 – UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is also Deputy Prime Minister has urged party members at state, divisional and grassroot levels to support the effort of the central leadership to resolve the problems of the party. “The party leadership and the government were
SEMPORNA, Nov 8 – UMNO vice- president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal hoped the newly elected MIC leadership could strengthen the party further. He said the new party leadership should find measures to further boost the party with efforts to assist the people. “I congratulate those who won in the election. As
MYANMAR, Nov 8 – Polls have opened in Myanmar’s general election after the first openly contested poll in 25 years after decades of military rule. The ruling Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP), backed by the military, is one of the frontrunners. Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) is expected to
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 – Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said more time should be given to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) sellers to legalise their business. Commenting on the recent nationwide clamp down on vaping by the Health Ministry, he said the action taken was a bit ‘drastic’. “Yes we
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 – The investigation on former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for making allegedly defamatory statements is almost completed. Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Noor Rashid Ibrahim said the investigation paper (IP) would be referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) for further action in two weeks’
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 – The proposed of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) open debate between its president and group executive director Arul Kanda Kandasamy and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) member Tony Pua dominated the Dewan Rakyat this week. When Arul Kanda agreed to Pua’s challenge last Saturday to have the debate,
BALING, Nov 7 – The number of flood victims who were evacuated to relief centres in the district this afternoon rose to 608 people from 106 families today, compared to 349 victims from 87 families yesterday. Baling Social Welfare Department officer Syamsul Izrin Isahak said the victims are housed at Dewan
EGYPT, Nov 7 – The European investigators who had analyzed the two flight recorders from the Metrojet plane that went down on last weekend in Egypt are categorically saying that the crash is not an accident, CNN affiliate France 2 reported this on Friday. France 2 reported that the investigators said the
