Fahmi: Communications Ministry to prioritise participation of veteran artistes in events, programmes

Fahmi: Communications Ministry to prioritise participation of veteran artistes in events, programmes

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 ― The Ministry of Communications will prioritise the participation of veteran artistes in its events or programmes to ensure that they could continue to showcase their work. Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this approach could be implemented at the agency and departmental levels under the ministry. “Any event organised by the Ministry of … Read more

South-west monsoon: Education Ministry always prepared, adheres to existing guidelines, says minister

South-west monsoon: Education Ministry always prepared, adheres to existing guidelines, says minister

KUANTAN, May 15 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is always ready and alert for weather changes, including the south-west monsoon, which is expected to start this month and last until September. Therefore, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the state education departments and schools have been reminded to comply with the set guidelines. “At our … Read more

Anthony Loke: E-hailing price bidding system never approved by Transport Ministry

Anthony Loke: E-hailing price bidding system never approved by Transport Ministry

MELAKA, May 12 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has never allowed any e-hailing service provider to use the price bidding system for passengers in this country, said its minister Anthony Loke. He said the ministry was not informed about the matter and as a precaution, the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has been directed … Read more

Home ministry to employ AI for stricter border control, says Saifuddin

Home ministry to employ AI for stricter border control, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) is currently formulating a strategy to enhance the use of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), for stricter border control measures. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, emphasised that with border control now consolidated under the Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA), there’s a critical … Read more

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

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

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

National Unity Ministry to meet with those engaged in provocative online discussions on religion, says deputy minister

National Unity Ministry to meet with those engaged in provocative online discussions on religion, says deputy minister

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 — Those involved in provocative discussions about religion on social media will be called to attend a face-to-face meeting soon as a measure to ensure that the country’s harmony is preserved. Deputy National Unity Minister K Saraswathy said the session will hopefully encourage understanding and unity among the public and ensure that … Read more

Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli attack on humanitarian aid workers in Rafah, says Foreign Ministry

Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli attack on humanitarian aid workers in Rafah, says Foreign Ministry

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Malaysia strongly condemns the merciless attacks by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) yesterday in Rafah, which blatantly targeted and injured several humanitarian aid convoy and volunteers, including those operated by Ops Ihsan from Malaysia. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry in a statement today said the attack against humanitarian workers, volunteers, and unarmed … Read more

Parallel pathway programme: Health Ministry proposes swift amendments to Act 50 so trainees can register as specialists, says minister

Parallel pathway programme: Health Ministry proposes swift amendments to Act 50 so trainees can register as specialists, says minister

PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will propose to the Cabinet to expedite amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to enable trainees who have successfully completed the Parallel Pathway programme to register as specialists. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was to address the shortage of medical specialists serving … Read more

Works Ministry: Speed limit on federal roads reduced to 80km/h during Aidilfitri period

Works Ministry: Speed limit on federal roads reduced to 80km/h during Aidilfitri period

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Works Ministry (KKR) has announced a temporary reduction in speed limit on federal roads nationwide by 10km/h from April 8 to 14 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. In a statement today, KKR said that the speed limit on federal roads will be lowered from 90 km/h … Read more

Fadhlina: Education Ministry to announce recruitment of new teachers soon

Fadhlina: Education Ministry to announce recruitment of new teachers soon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) will make an announcement regarding the recruitment of new teachers soon, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. According to her, it is an ongoing effort and commitment of the ministry to address the issue of teacher shortage in the country. “I don’t think it’s a problem … Read more