KUCHING, Feb 25 — The Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions tonight urged the Sarawak government to invite top-ranked Chinese universities to set up branch campuses in the state. Its president, Datuk Richard Wee Liang Chiat, said the federation was reliably informed that Shanghai Fudan University, a top five university in … Read more
OSAKA, Feb 21 — Malaysian halal product producers are urged to seize opportunities for collaboration with companies in Japan to market their goods due to the high demand for halal food in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is on a seven-day working visit to Japan, said awareness of halal … Read more
FEBRUARY 20 — As representatives of the Malaysian Citizenship Rights Alliance (MCRA), we have consistently expressed serious reservations about the proposed revisions to citizenship laws currently under review. These proposed changes, in their current form, deviate from the core principles of justice, equality, and respect for human dignity that are fundamental to our country’s ethos … Read more
KUCHING, Feb 19 — Portuguese man o’ war jellyfishes were spotted in several beaches throughout Sarawak last week, said the state Civil Defence Force (APM). In a Facebook post today, it said the jellyfishes were spotted between February 16 and 17 at beaches from Sematan to Mukah. “The communities along the coastline are advised to … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 15 — All parties are urged to accept Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s decree to respect the Federal Court’s ruling on Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid’s case and that the Federal Constitution is upheld as the supreme law of the country. Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd … Read more
Jakim, through its Higher Education Providers, is urged to introduce the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) in Islamic education for persons with disabilities (PwDs).
The federal government has been asked to place ketum cultivation under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 if the plants are found to bring more harm than good.
The Home Ministry (KDN) has asked the former IGP Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador to provide evidence on the alleged existence of a cartel within the police force.
HEALTH authorities in Indonesia recorded a spike in Covid-19 fatalities, as more citizens were urged to get fully vaccinated. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Foreign nationals working in South Korea have been told to file their year-end tax settlement, similar to what Korean nationals do, by the end of February. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
