LABUAN, Sept 17 — The Federal Government is poised to implement at least 23 new affordable housing projects through the People’s Housing Programme (PPR) under the 12th Malaysia Plan. Deputy Minister of Local Government and Housing (KPKT) Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said these projects are set to provide over 7,000 units of affordable homes, specifically […]
PADANG BESAR, Sept 14 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is preparing to deploy 11,000 personnel nationwide to handle the North-east Monsoon (MTL), which will begin in October. APM Disaster Management and Operations Division director Col (PA) Mohd Rosman Abdullah said APM assets have also been mobilised to face the season. “On the East
KLUANG, Sept 10 — Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB) has developed a total of 68,803 Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) since the programme was introduced in 2002. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said of this number, 66,830 units (residential homes) have been built as of Aug 31, whereas another 1,973 units are under construction.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — A total of 137 individuals, including children, believed to be labour exploitation victims, were rescued under Op Pintas Mega from January to June. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) principle assistant director SAC Soffian Santong said 35 victims were Myanmar nationals, 25
KUALA KRAI, Aug 27 — Police are intensifying control at 151 General Operations Force (GOF) posts nationwide to prevent the spread of the monkeypox (mpox) outbreak, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said tightened security measures would also be implemented at key entry points, namely Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The Health Ministry (MoH) will work to align medical experts with the development of infrastructure according to local needs. Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad the matter was discussed at a meeting chaired by him yesterday. “InsyaAllah, I will ensure two things. Firstly, for infrastructure development to be in line
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) has today led a peaceful picket of 250 members to protest the high salaries of bank chiefs and alleged union-busting within several banks. All five protests ran concurrently outside banks, namely Bank Islam (Bangunan Majlis Agama Islam, Kuala Terengganu), Standard Chartered (Jalan Dato
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Average rent throughout the country increased year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024 but at a much slower rate, rising by just 1.8 per cent in what is seen as sign that rentals have stabilised after surging just after the pandemic, real estate consultancy IQI said in its Malaysia Home
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The 5G coverage in populated areas in the country has now reached 81.7 per cent, with 7,114 5G sites established nationwide so far, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said that, at present, the construction of the 5G network is focused on urban
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Traffic is flowing smoothly at all major highways in Malaysia ahead of the Aidiladha tomorrow. A Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) spokesman said that there are slightly more vehicles compared to normal days along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) and the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway, and that traffic was under control as of
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Advertisement KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Traffic is flowing smoothly at several main highways in the country as of 4pm today. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said that there were slightly more vehicles compared to normal days on the North-South Expressway (NSE) and the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway and that traffic was still manageable. “Motorists
SHAH ALAM, June 10 — A political party with roots in Sabah was relaunched as a nationwide party called Parti Bersatu Sasa Malaysia (Bersama) tonight. Led by a man called Danial Marnokaran Abdullah, the party said it aims to end what it called “political inheritance.” “The status quo will be challenged. Mark my words,” Danial
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