Sabah polls: GRS must have quality, winnable candidates, says Hajiji

Sabah polls: GRS must have quality, winnable candidates, says Hajiji

TUARAN, March 16 — Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) needs to identify quality candidates to represent the coalition in the next Sabah state election instead of candidates who only lobby for seats to contest, its chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said. Hajiji, who is also Sabah Chief Minister stressed that this is crucial as only quality … Read more

Creating a high quality aged care industry — Syerleena Abdul Rashid

Creating a high quality aged care industry — Syerleena Abdul Rashid

MARCH 5 — Malaysia is in the midst of a profound demographic shift, with a population that is rapidly aging, it is important for Malaysia to adapt its policies and infrastructure to meet the needs of an aging population and ensure that seniors can lead healthy, active, and fulfilling lives. Malaysia’s demographic trend shows a … Read more

Duck farm discharge did not affect treated water quality in Penang, says state water company 

Duck farm discharge did not affect treated water quality in Penang, says state water company 

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 21 — The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has confirmed that the recent discharge from a duck farm in Sungai Lembu, which led to the pollution of two rivers in Kedah, did not affect the quality of treated water in Penang. Its chief executive officer K. Pathmanathan said that water quality tests … Read more

Melaka to probe condo buyers’ allegations of not receiving quality homes

Melaka to probe condo buyers’ allegations of not receiving quality homes

MELAKA, Feb 7 — The Melaka government through the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) will carry out a detailed investigation into allegations that buyers of a condominium project in Bukit Serindit here did not receive quality homes as stated in the sales and purchase (S&P) agreement. State Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management … Read more

Land Public Transport Agency: Express bus industry sustainable if operators consistently provide quality services 

Land Public Transport Agency: Express bus industry sustainable if operators consistently provide quality services 

KOTA BARU, Jan 30 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) believes that the express bus industry will continue to thrive and grow if operators remain consistent in providing quality services. APAD in a press statement said it always appreciated the role and contribution of the express bus service industry in ensuring public transportation connectivity … Read more

Fahmi takes boat ride along Sungai Melaka to test quality of cellular coverage

Fahmi takes boat ride along Sungai Melaka to test quality of cellular coverage

MELAKA, Jan 26 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil took a boat ride along Sungai Melaka today to test the quality of cellular coverage himself as part of his ministry’s efforts of eliminating dropped calls in the state. He was onboard the Melaka River Cruise from the Hotel Casa del Rio jetty to Pengkalan Rama in … Read more

JPJ Academy driving training, test track to boost training quality, efficiency

JPJ Academy driving training, test track to boost training quality, efficiency

MELAKA, Jan 15 — The driving training and test track built at the Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) Academy will hopefully boost the efficiency and quality of training and nurture more professional driving testers and instructors, Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said. He added that the modern and sophisticated 2.02 hectare track was built … Read more

Research shows office air quality could impact employee creativity

Research shows office air quality could impact employee creativity

PARIS, Dec 21 — Air pollutants potentially present in workplaces could impair employees’ creativity, according to a study by researchers at a Singapore-based university. They state that “this could have serious consequences for industries that rely on creativity for the bulk of their work.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that more than three million … Read more

Johor allocates RM5.742m to raise quality of healthcare service

Johor allocates RM5.742m to raise quality of healthcare service

JOHOR BARU, Nov 24 ― The Johor government has allocated RM5.742 million for the healthcare services sector through its Budget 2024 in efforts to improve the quality of health services in the state. State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said a total of RM1 million has been allocated to upgrade the new … Read more

PM Anwar says govt aims to improve quality of English language education next year

PM Anwar says govt aims to improve quality of English language education next year

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that the government is planning to elevate the standard of English language education starting next year. Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony in conjunction with the Madani Government One Year Anniversary here, he said efforts to enhance English proficiency in the country are underway … Read more