MIRI, March 30 ― The Sarawak government needs an expenditure of RM1.08 billion to upgrade the state’s entire water pipeline system, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said these measures include changing all the old pipelines still in use as almost 90 per cent of homes in the state are … Read more
DUNGUN, March 17 — The implementation of the agricultural land rental system, especially for vegetables to local operators, needs to be reviewed to prevent the sector from being dominated by foreigners, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. This is because local operators enjoying benefits rent out the land instead to foreigners to … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The proposal to make the government an entity subject to legal action in court in the event of personal data leaks requires a thorough legislative impact assessment, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said other countries have different approaches to addressing the issue, whether by amending the existing laws … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — A seasoned clinical geneticist suggested prioritising healthcare equity over equality, citing that while crowdfunding helps with immediate needs, especially for Malaysia’s rare disease community — it is not a sustainable solution due to high medical expenses. “Equality is not the same as equity. People tend to associate them as being … Read more
KUCHING, Jan 14 — Highly skilled Sarawakian youths are needed to help further develop the state in the new economy, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Having foreseen that the Sarawakian youths have a bright future beyond 2030, Abang Johari asserted that with the state government having set up a strong … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said a new approach and solution would be sought to overcome the issue of demarcation between Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. She said her ministry will hold discussions with Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari regarding the matter by … Read more
DECEMBER 30 — In recent discussions about enhancing the independence of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar proposed placing the MACC and Petronas under the purview of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong rather than Parliament. He believes that this change would safeguard the commission’s autonomy. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim responded positively to … Read more
Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medigus Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDGS), a technology company engaged in advanced medical solutions, innovative internet technologies, and electric vehicle and charging solutions, today announced that Charging Robotics Ltd. (“Charging Robotics”), a subsidiary of Fuel Doctor Holdings, Inc., (“FDOC”) a Delaware corporation listed on the OTC Market (67.15% … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Every festival celebrated by the multicultural people in the country can serve as the cornerstone of the unity that leads to harmony between races and the prosperity of Malaysia and its people. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that as such, this year’s Christmas Day celebrations would hopefully … Read more
SHAH ALAM, Dec 21 — The need to review water tariffs will be pressing if almost all companies managing water supply are operating at a loss. Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Izham Hashim said the current water tariff is still too low while the capital expenditure is quite high. He said there was no … Read more
