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

Khazanah getting RM1b to kick off ‘national fund of funds’ to invest in high growth Malaysian companies, says PM Anwar

April 22, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced an initial RM1 billion allocation for sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad to invest in innovative high growth Malaysian companies. He described the venture that is expected to see up to RM3 billion in the Malaysian and South-east Asian ecosystem under the … Read more

Umno not just a ‘Malayan’ party, it is a national party, says Zahid

April 20, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KOTA KINABALU, April 20 — Umno is not just a ‘Malayan’ party, instead, it is a national party that fights for the welfare of people across the country, including in Sabah, its president, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He emphasised that the effort to bring Umno into Sabah was not to divide the parties … Read more

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

April 15, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

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

Minister says more companies, NGOs need to come forward to contribute to National Welfare Foundation’s programmes

March 31, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUCHING, March 31 — More local companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) need to come forward in mobilising welfare programmes under the National Welfare Foundation (YKN), said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said that the efforts implemented nationwide require contributions from strategic partners, to jointly ease the burden of the … Read more

National Unity Minister: Be careful when making statements touching on religious, racial sensitivities

March 30, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — All parties have been reminded to be careful when issuing statements or taking actions that touch on religious and racial sensitivities, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said today. In a post on the platform X today, he said that the Rukun Negara was the set of basic principles … Read more

National Journalism Laureate Ahmad Rejal Arbee laid to rest in Shah Alam

March 29, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

SHAH ALAM, March 29 ― National Journalism Laureate for 2014, Datuk Ahmad Rejal Arbee Mohamed Isa Arbee, who died at the age of 83 early this morning, was laid to rest at the Section 21 Muslim Cemetery here at 11am. Nearly 200 family members and friends were present to pay their last respects to Ahmad … Read more

National Journalism Laureate Ahmad Rejal Arbee dies aged 83

March 29, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 ― National Journalism Laureate for 2014, Datuk Ahmad Rejal Arbee Mohamed Isa Arbee, died at the age of 83 early this morning. The passing of the veteran journalist was confirmed by his wife, Datin Noraini Shariff. “Innalilahi wainna ilaihi rojiun. My husband Ahmad Rejal Arbee has returned to Rahmatullah at 2am … Read more

PAC to begin proceedings on LTAT, National Integrated Immigration System after Aidilfitri, says chairman

March 27, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will commence two new proceedings involving issues concerning the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) and National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that the LTAT proceeding will commence on June 20, 2024, by … Read more

Civil defence force needs to enhance national resilience for well-being of people, says DPM Zahid

March 24, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) needs to move forward in strengthening national resilience for the peace and well-being of all the people in the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid said this call is in line with the theme for APM’s 72nd anniversary … Read more

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