MAY 5 — When former prime minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced a pay package increase between 7.5 per cent to 35 per cent for more than one million civil servants on May 21, 2007, he said that the strong growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product over the past five years, averaging 5.6 … Read more
IPOH, May 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that those questioning the salary increase for civil servants are overlooking their sacrifices in keeping the country safe from various calamities. Anwar emphasised that civil servants, including the police, army, and firefighters, have made significant sacrifices, including losing lives and undergoing rigorous training … Read more
ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 2 — The Region Two Marine Police Force (PPM) has increased border controls, especially in the waters west and east of Johor, to curb any cross-border criminal activities ahead of Aidilfitri. Its commander ACP Muhd Zailani Abdullah said that nine patrol boats, with a strength of 72 personnel, were involved in the … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, March 24 — Last year a total of 2,623 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) were recorded, signifying a two percent increase of 51 cases compared to 2022, announced Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a statement released for World TB Day today, he stated that 26,781 cases were reported last year, showing … Read more
KUANTAN, March 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants Muslims in the country not to treat Ramadan as any other month but as a special month for them to increase their acts of worship. He said the Quran was revealed in Ramadan as guidance for humanity, adding that Muslims should understand, appreciate, and … Read more
KUCHING, March 20 — Senator Pele Peter Tinggom in his debate at the Dewan Negara yesterday called for the increase of parliamentary seats in Sarawak and Sabah to be expedited. He said this is important because with the addition of the seats in the Bornean regions, it will boost economic growth while the administrative and … Read more
SEPANG, March 18 — The Ministry of Transport stressed that there was no increase in passenger service charges (PSC); rather, a component was standardised following a rate revision for Asean travel destinations. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said airport operators also needed revenue to manage the airports, pay water and electricity bills, and wages. “Previously, there … 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 6 — The Auditor-General’s Report for the year 2022, focusing on the financial statements of federal agencies, revealed that the combined asset position of 130 federal agencies reached RM2,491.931 billion as of December 31, 2022. The report said this signified an uptick of RM82.861 billion or 3.4 per cent compared to the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Liiving (KPDN) launched Ops Kesan 2024 yesterday to assess the impact of the recent increase in the sales and service tax (SST) rate from six per cent to eight per cent that came into effect on March 1. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd … Read more
