MOSCOW, March 29 — Russian prosecutors have asked the justice ministry to consider labelling Alla Pugacheva, the queen of Soviet pop music, as a “foreign agent”, a move that would officially designate Russia’s most famous star a foe of the Kremlin. Pugacheva, known across generations for hits such as the 1982 song Million Scarlet Roses … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — The implementation of a pilot project to extend the operating hours of clinics near hospitals last year has been reviewed, and the request to continue the payment of the locum allowance is currently under consideration by the government. The Health Ministry (MoH), in a statement today, said at present, medical officers … Read more
KUCHING, Feb 14 — Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni today said his ministry will study suggestions that the federal government should act against business and media platforms for accepting postings on medical devices that are not approved by regulatory body, the Medical Device Authority (MDA). He said such suggestions may involve amendments to … Read more
KUCHING, Jan 12 — The government is studying the need to extend aid in the form of grants or loans to Penang for main valves upgrading works at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (LRA) in Butterworth, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also energy transition and public utilities minister, … Read more
SEBERANG PERAI, Jan 4 — The Local Government Development Ministry is studying a new format of organising open architectural design competitions for future public housing projects (PPRs). Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the idea for this format comes after the success of an architectural design competition held for the redevelopment of the Bukit Mertajam … Read more
TEMERLOH, Dec 24 — The Pahang government will explore a proposal to turn Temerloh into a motorsports hub, including the construction of a racing circuit in the district, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. He explained that several factors need to be studied first, including the location and land aspects, before … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 21 — The government is studying the feasibility of modifying the spillway structure on the embankment of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) in Kelantan to address the stagnant floodwater woes in the nearby areas following the implementation of the flood mitigation project. Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 — The Penang state government is considering proposals to introduce additional commercial activities in Gurney Bay such as the Eye of Penang, Viewing Tower, floating ferry, Ferris wheel and theme parks, Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow revealed in the state legislative assembly today. He said the additional commercial activities will … Read more
KUCHING, Nov 19 — Federal Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development has proposed to amend the term ‘Orang Kurang Upaya’ (Individuals with Disabilities) to ‘Orang Kelainan Upaya’ (Individuals with Different Abilities), but the abbreviation remains the same — OKU. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says currently, her ministry is seeking approval from international organisations … Read more
Saifuddin said Southeast Asian nations must decide if they are going to push ahead with a so-far failed five-point peace plan for Myanmar.
