KUCHING, March 24 — The government is studying a proposal to build a railway linking Bintulu Port to the new capital of Indonesia, Nusantara, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said Bintulu Port’s strategic location in Borneo could facilitate the movement of goods from Sarawak to Indonesia using a shorter travel … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) along with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) will study several weather-related factors before conducting cloud seeding operations to ensure its effectiveness. Its minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said MetMalaysia would also issue a guide on suitable times to conduct cloud seeding after … Read more
ON BOARD THE ARC SIMON BOLIVAR (Antarctica), Feb 15 — In freezing Antarctic waters, amid bobbing chunks of floating ice, the hums, pitches and echoes of life in the deep are helping scientists understand the behaviour and movements of marine mammals. “There are species which make impressive sounds, literally like Star Wars, they sound like … Read more
MELAKA, Dec 24 — The Melaka government is conducting a detailed study regarding the proposed increase in water tariff for domestic users in the state before submitting the application to the National Water Services Commission (SPAN). Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said that the study was crucial to ensure that the upcoming … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — An investigation paper (IP) on a 2021 gang robbery involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers against an influential businessman from China is still being studied by the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), according to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. In a written parliamentary reply, the minister in the Prime Minister’s Department … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD), through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is studying the use of satellites as cell towers, in an effort to improve the communication system in the country. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said if the technology can be implemented in cooperation … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The National Sports Council (NSC) is examining a possible first-time implementation of contributions such as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Social Security Organisation (Socso) for athletes under the podium programme starting January next year. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said this was decided by the NSC Board … Read more
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the proposal was for tobacco product packaging not to display the brands and to have plain packaging instead. — Bernama pic Thursday, 19 May 2022 6:57 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is studying a proposal to not allow the display of tobacco product brand … Read more
The government is looking into several procedures, including those related to visas, before allowing Malaysians to perform umrah.
FAM have instructed their referees department to do a study on Video Assistant Referee (VAR). © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
