LABUAN, Mar 31 – Tourism Malaysia is confident that its forecast of 39% or 36 million visitor arrival and RM168 billion earnings in tourism receipts for 2020 is achievable with well-planned programmes and promotions. Its Visit Malaysia 2020 secretariat chief Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar said Malaysia was still among the
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 31 – The Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, is seen capable of producing a generation with the first-class mentality. Malaysian Muslim Consumer Association (PPIM) chief activist Datuk Nadzim Johan said the bill could educate the public to share only true information, especially on
PUTRAJAYA, Mar 30 – The usage of e-book on driver education curriculum (KPP) at driving institutes will be fully implemented by 2020, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He said in the transition period, driving students could choose to learn from physical book or online. Liow said e-book would be fully
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 30 – Abolishing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not be an easy task as it will require raising other taxes, reducing expenditure or run on a deficit, says World Bank Poverty and Equity Senior Economist Kenneth Simler. “You need to look at it as a whole picture
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 30 – The organisers of a protest held outside Parliament building last Wednesday have been urged to surrender themselves at the Dang Wangi police station for the police to record his/her statement. Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Shaharuddin Abdullah said the notice for them to appear at
JOHOR BARU, Mar 30 – Measures are being taken to replace the buildings of several police headquarters to ensure that all such premises are not more than 40 years old in 2021, according to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said some of the buildings housing police
LABUAN, Mar 30 – The proposed Labuan-Menumbok Bridge linking the island to mainland Sabah is scheduled for completion in 2023, said Labuan MP Datuk Rozman Isli. The study on the method of implementing the project would be completed in Dec this year, he said, adding that the project would be implemented
GEORGE TOWN, Mar 30 – Four godowns near the Batu Maung Second Air Cargo Complex, near here were destroyed in a fire last night. Penang Fire and Rescue Department Director Saadon Moktar said the four godowns stored used items, light snacks, furniture and electrical goods. He said the department received a
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – A total of RM67 million in compounds were collected through the implementation of the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) from 2015 until Jan this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. The Transport Ministry said this in a written reply to M. Kulasegaran (DAP-Ipoh Barat) who wanted
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – The Election Commission (EC) will open more branches of the Election Academy at the zone or state levels to help the public understand better the functions of the EC and election-related matters. Its chairman Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said the academy would no longer just
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – The Ministry of Higher Education will produce a ‘Higher Education Guide Book 4.0’ to help local tertiary institutions tackle the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Its minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the guidebook which will be released soon will help these institutions create a
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is proposing that the monthly allowance for senior citizens be increased in accordance with the rising cost of living. PAC chairman Datuk Seri Hasan Arifin said it was also recommending that the relevant ministry, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 – As many as 394 projects are being carried out to upgrade dilapidated schools throughout the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said 158 of these projects were in Peninsular Malaysia, 120 in Sabah and 116 projects in Sarawak. “These
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 28 – The allegation by some parties that the new fake news law is aimed at silencing debate regarding 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) is not true, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak. Salleh said there was nothing to stop anyone from debating or talking
FRANKFURT, March 27 – German carmaker BMW faces a class-action lawsuit filed in a New Jersey court on Tuesday for alleged emissions cheating on diesel vehicles including its X5 and 330d models. “BMW’s representations were misleading for failure to disclose its emissions manipulations,” the suit, which was filed in the
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 28 – Hundreds protested today against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s plan to push through a controversial proposal to redraw electoral boundaries just months ahead of the 14th general election. The opposition and critics say Najib is trying to bulldoze through parliament changes to electoral boundaries
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 28 – Facebook has announced local news boost internationally for people to connect to their communities about the issues that are closest to home. Earlier this year, Facebook announced a change in the US to prioritise local news, so people can see topics that have a direct impact
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 27 – The Dewan Rakyat today approved the Supplementary Supply Bill (2017) 2018 seeking an additional RM7.123 billion by a majority vote, after it was debated at the policy stage. Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the additional allocation was necessary in view of several unavoidable
KOTA BARU, Mar 27 – The “political baggage” which Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad carries after serving 22 years as prime minister renders him unsuitable to hold the post again, according to PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah. He claimed most of the current problems in the government were inherited
GEORGE TOWN, Mar 26 – A free public screening of video documentaries featuring 14 heritage trades in George Town will be held at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, 1 April 2018 from noon until 5.15pm. Organised by George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI), the event is held in conjunction with
