KUCHING, April 27 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg hopes that Sarawak would one day then be able to launch its own satellite with the ongoing endeavour in the semiconductor landscape. In a bid to realise this vision, Abang Johari said that Sarawak is currently working together with the United Kingdom firm Compound Semiconductor … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, April 18 — “Do not disappoint us again,” said Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan in a pointed message as he ended his speech during the ceremony to officially sign a pact between two of the largest native parties in Sabah. Pairin’s own Parti Bersatu Sabah and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star), helmed by … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, March 29 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) hopes more express bus operators will apply for the Temporary Change of Licence (LPS) to provide better, safer and more efficient quality of service to passengers in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilftri celebration. APAD, however, reminded express bus operators to offer reasonable fares and … Read more
JOHOR BARU, March 17 — The Defence Ministry are expecting the procurement of the second batch of three Royal Malaysian Navy’s (TLDM) Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) can be finalised this year. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the construction of the LMS is expected to take about three years to be completed after … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Argentina hopes to increase many exchanges with Malaysia in time to come not only in trade and investment but cultural as well. Expressing her hope to Bernama, Argentine Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship Minister Diana Mondino said both countries have ties for a long time but “not as intensive … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar hopes that all Shariah lawyers can strengthen unity and maintain self-discipline to enhance the Shariah legal and judicial institutions in this country. He also expressed hope that Shariah lawyers and judicial institutions would move forward together to ensure … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his hope that the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB) 2024 would trigger a shift towards strengthening and reforming the Bumiputera economic development agenda. Anwar also hoped that the three-day congress, which began today, could serve as a platform for planning the direction of Bumiputera … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he hoped Americans would see the humanitarian crisis happening in Gaza, and understand their country’s ability to influence the matter. In an interview with the Al Jazeera news outlet, Anwar labelled the Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza as genocide. “We would strongly … Read more
ATHENS, Jan 31 — Athens’ new mayor will plant 25,000 trees over the next five years to try to cool the sprawling Greek capital, he told AFP. Scorching summer heatwaves can make the city of tightly-packed concrete office and apartment blocks almost unbearable, with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius. Former energy professor Haris Doukas, who … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 26 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hopes that the federal government through the Transport Ministry will upgrade the services and facilities at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) here. The Chief Minister’s Department in a statement today said Hajiji had conveyed the request to Transport Minister Anthony Loke when … Read more
