Ministry: National Circular Economy Council agrees to legislative transformation for solid waste management

May 1, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The National Circular Economy Council (NCEC) has agreed to a legislative transformation to ensure the circular economy for solid waste management can operate smoothly nationwide. In a statement today, the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) pointed out that the transformation is necessary because the existing legislation is insufficient to … Read more

DPM Zahid: TVET, Entrepreneur Development Council to be coordinated to ensure rapid development

April 29, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The ideas and initiatives of the National TVET council and the National Entrepreneur Development Council will be coordinated to ensure the rapid development of the technopreneur section, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahd Hamidi said. Ahmad Zahid, whoi is also rural and regional development minister, said that as chairman … Read more

Malaysia calls for restraint and international probe into Gaza crisis at UN Security Council

April 26, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Malaysia has called on all involved parties to exercise restraint and cease provocative acts that could further heighten conflicts in the Middle East region. Malaysia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) in New York, Datuk Ahmad Faisal Muhamad said, “Malaysia is gravely concerned by the escalation of tensions in … Read more

Adoption of UN Security Council resolution on Gaza reflects world’s stance, says PKR Women’s chief

March 26, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The adoption of the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) Resolution 2728 (2024) regarding Gaza, agreed upon on Monday, reflects the stance of the majority of the world’s population, demanding justice for the Palestinians and an end to their oppression. In light of this, the Women’s Wing of the Parti Keadilan … Read more

Malaysia disappointed the UN Security Council failed to pass a ceasefire resolution on Gaza

March 24, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

REMBAU, March 24 — Malaysia is disappointed that the United Nations Security Council (UN) has once again failed to make a ceasefire resolution in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said the effort was the ninth attempt by the UN Security Council in two months to free Palestinians to return … Read more

Perlis Islamic council channels over RM5.9m in ‘fitrah’ aid for 2024

March 22, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KANGAR, March 22 ― The Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) has channelled RM5,998,500 in “fitrah” aid to benefit 11,997 poor and destitute individuals. MAIPs, in a statement today, said the aid will be distributed through five zones, namely the northern, southern, eastern, western and central zones. “In the northern zone, it will … Read more

China says supports UN Security Council taking ‘meaningful’ action on Gaza war

March 22, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

BEIJING, March 22 — China said today it supported steps by the UN Security Council to end fighting in Gaza, while not saying whether Beijing, a permanent council member with veto power, would support a US draft resolution on the need for an immediate ceasefire. “China supports the Security Council in taking further responsible and … Read more

Johor regent commends state Islamic council, police for swift action in ‘Allah’ socks issue

March 19, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

JOHOR BARU, March 19 — Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim commended the Johor State Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) for their swift action relating to the recent ‘Allah’ socks issue. “Congratulations. MAINJ and the Johor contingent police have taken action,” he posted on Facebook today. Johor Islamic … Read more

Mohamad Ezri is new Malaysian Bar president; Bar Council to consider peaceful protest to push for Sosma’s repeal

March 16, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Bar Council today elected Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab as the president of the Malaysian Bar, and elected Anand Raj as the vice president for the new term of 2024/2025. Mohamad Ezri was the Malaysian Bar vice-president for the immediate past two terms (2022/2023 and 2023/2024), while Anand was the … Read more

Sibu Rural District Council taking proactive measures on pest control at Sibu Airport, says chairman

March 14, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

SIBU, March 14 ― The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) will conduct routine pest control inspections together with Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB) at premises in Sibu Airport, said its chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai. The precautionary measure, he said, is to maintain a good level of cleanliness at the airport following a public complaint on … Read more

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