KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — A large tree in downtown Kuala Lumpur just outside the Concorde Hotel on Jalan Sultan Ismail suddenly toppled this afternoon, likely due to the strong winds and lashing rain. Advertisement The tree branches fell on the monorail tracks between the Bukit Nanas and Raja Chulan station and the line is … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed confidence that the nation’s economic landscape will significantly improve if civil servants are efficient and swift in carrying out their duties. Anwar, who is also finance minister, stressed that if civil servants adhere to these principles in their daily tasks, Malaysia will attract … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Service Centre has been ordered to deliver aid to lessen the burden of flash flood victims in the constituency, said Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk R. Ramanan. The entrepreneur development and cooperatives deputy minister said in a post on Facebook that he immediately visited the … Read more
SEOUL, April 2 — K-pop megastar BTS has scooped up five trophies at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, one of the American music industry’s awards shows, despite all its members serving in the South Korean military, Yonhap news agency reported. The five awards include the Best Fan Army for the group’s global fan base, BTS … Read more
WINDSOR (England), March 31 — Britain’s King Charles greeted well-wishers in an impromptu walkabout after an Easter church service in Windsor today, his first appearance at a public royal event since his cancer diagnosis was announced in February. A smiling Charles, 75, accompanied by Queen Camilla, shook hands with scores of people gathered outside St … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Batik Air assures its passengers that tickets issued before the revised Passenger Service Charges (PSC) take effect on June 1, 2024, will be based on the current PSC rates. In a statement today, the airline said this will be applicable even if the travel occurs on or after June 1, … Read more
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 9 — There is no necessity for the government to revive the Civil Service Tribunal, said Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. Mohd Zuki said that all matters or concerns regarding civil servants are comprehensively addressed in the Public Officers Regulations, which cover every aspect of their service … Read more
SINGAPORE, March 9 — Former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani was conferred the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Distinguished Service Order) by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam here Thursday. Acryl Sani, who is also Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) chairman, was conferred the award in recognition of his role in strengthening the close … Read more
PETALING JAYA, March 8 — The study on the Civil Service Remuneration System (SSPA) being drawn up is to also consider shorter working hours for women employees to enable them better care for their families. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this flexibility might involve different pay rates. “I will discuss with the chief … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The government is expected to collect additional revenue amounting to RM3.45 billion from the expansion of the scope of service tax and the increase in the service tax from six per cent to eight per cent, according to the Finance Ministry. The ministry said this in a written reply posted … Read more
