GEORGE TOWN, N The Penang State Legislative Assembly today passed the Supply Bill 2018 which has allocated RM1.25 billion for the state’s 2018 Budget. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, when winding up the debate on the budget, said the state government had approved a scheduled loan of RM679 million for Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 – Mega flood mitigation projects and allocation for such projects is the responsibility of the federal government said a Penang exco member. State Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee Chairman Chow Kon Yeow, said following the massive floods that ravaged Penang last week, the state government
WASHINGTON, Nov 14 – The US Justice Department has asked prosecutors to examine alleged misconduct at the Clinton Foundation and the controversial Obama-era sale of a uranium firm to Russia, according to a letter obtained by broadcaster NBC. The letter also raises the possibility of a special prosecutor being appointed to
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 – Datuk Seri Najib Razak wants every ministry to get ready to implement and ensure that the goals outlined in Budget 2018 for the people were achieved. The Prime Minister was referring to the Supply Bill 2018 which was passed at the policy stage by Dewan Rakyat
SEPANG, Nov 13 – AirAsia today launched the Dreams Come True with AirAsia campaign to find and nurture Asean musical talent. The airline will work with music platform Spotify to identify 20 promising musical talents from Asean who will vie for a chance to perform with legendary producer, performer, songwriter, musician, composer
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 – The Umno General Assembly 2017 next month will focus on preparations for the 14th General Election and not discuss party elections, said party vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. He said it would be futile for the delegates to debate the party elections and the party eventually fails
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 13 – Over the past two days, the Penang State government launched a two-day statewide Penang Volunteer Event. Over 10,000 volunteers participated in the special mission, including all the agencies, companies, NGOs, local council workers from Selangor, Johor, and other states. On the two days, volunteers have cleared more
SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 – Following is the list of DAP leaders after the re-election of the 20-member Central Executive Committee (CEC) at its Special Congress 2017, here today. The CEC comprises 20 elected members and 10 appointed members. Selangor DAP vice chairman, Hannah Yeoh announced the list at the end of the
SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 – Some disgruntled ex-DAP members have claimed that democracy in the party was dead as secretary-general Lim Guan Eng was still allowed to contest in the central executive committee (CEC) re-election, amidst facing corruption charges. They questioned why no action was taken by the party’s disciplinary committee
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 12 – Over 100 residents of Taman Seri Setia, Tanjung Bungah here gathered today to sign a petition urging the Penang DAP government to investigate the floods which hit the area last Sunday. The petition will be handed over to Tanjung Bungah State Assemblyman Teh Yee Cheu who will
ALOR STAR, Nov 12 – The Kedah government today announced a special payment of RM2,000 for the state’s civil servants, which entails an allocation of RM14 million. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah when tabling the state’s budget for 2018 in the Kedah State Assembly said the payment will be
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 – Who says a billionaire cannot do kung fu? The movie Gong Shou Dao (The Art of Attack and Defence), starring Alibaba founder Jack Ma Yun released its official stunning six-minute trailer yesterday which had 5.9 million views on Jet Li’s official Facebook page. The movie, released on
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – The retail prices of fuel will be maintained on a managed float system based on the world price of crude oil which is currently trading at US$63 per barrel (RM263.75), Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said. He said in 2008, the world crude oil
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 – Penang, which was hit by floods last Saturday and Sunday, has been receiving countless assistance from various parties. Today, Penang Girl Guides Association received assistance from a non-governmental organisation, ‘Team Salute Malaysia’ to clean up their headquarters building which was badly affected by the floods. Its
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – Thunderstorms and heavy rain accompanied by strong winds are expected to continue until late evening in Perlis, Kedah and Penang said the Malaysian Meteorological Department today. According to the department, bad weather would also affect Kerian; Larut, Matang & Selama; Hulu Perak; Kuala Kangsar; Kinta;
LUMUT, Nov 11 – There was no sewage pollution in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia which were hit by flash flood, following the recent incessant heavy rain, said Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) northern region head of operations, Hussain Omar. He said the high location of the tank
MANILA, Nov 11 – Leaders from Asia and the Pacific will converge in Manila next week to discuss measures to help counter the threat posed by terrorists who intend to make the region their safe haven, Southeast Asian diplomats have said. China’s Xinhua news agency reported Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, whose
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 – The floods that hit Penang last weekend is a natural disaster and have nothing to do with development projects in the state, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. “This is a natural disaster. We of course welcome views of those who have concerns about this issue. We
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – The northeast monsoon is expected to start from Monday (Nov 13) and carry on until March in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. “Heavy rain is expected in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor in November and December. In December and January, heavy rain is
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 10 – Jailed Parti Keadilan Rakyat de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has filed an application to review the Federal Court’s decision in disallowing him to attend the hearing of his civil case on grounds of coram failure. The notice of motion for review under Rule 137 of the
