Author: Bernama

Govt aims for all-EV fleet for Asean leaders under M’sian chairmanship: Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Electric vehicles (EVs) are set to serve as the official cars for Asean leaders attending state events when Malaysia chairs ASEAN next year, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said, therefore, the government would strive to secure as many EVs as possible. “Interesting that Cabinet decided recently,

PM: M’sia to maintain strong international ties while standing with Palestine  

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will continue to foster good relations with all nations to enhance investment in the country while steadfastly upholding its support for Palestine. Speaking at the Malaysia Madani Scholars Forum Series 2 here last night, Anwar said Malaysia’s positive ties with other

MoH cotinuously monitors imported food for pesticide safety compliance

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MoH) continuously monitors and enforces food safety, including imported food, under the Food Act 1983 and its regulations through the Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP) at all entry points into the country. In a statement, the MoH said this follows reports from The

Telecoms providers begin shutdown of Australia’s last 3G networks

CANBERRA: Telecommunications providers have begun shutting down the last of Australia’s active 3G mobile networks, reported Xinhua. Telstra and Optus, Australia’s two largest telecommunications companies, on Monday began turning off their 3G networks after Vodafone did so in December 2023. Australia’s mobile network operators have been preparing for the 3G

BlackBerry establishes APAC regional cybersecurity HQ in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Canada-based BlackBerry Ltd has established its Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters (HQ) for its cybersecurity division in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, which is now fully operational. The intelligent security software and services provider said the new HQ and regional expansion demonstrate BlackBerry’s sustained commitment to the Malaysian government, following a

Police raid abandoned hotel in KL, arrest 10 foreign women for prostitution

KUALA LUMPUR: Police raided an abandoned hotel in the federal capital known for prostitution activities late last night, resulting in the arrest of 10 foreign women suspected of being involved in immoral activities. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said all the women were nabbed in their respective

PBT stall development allocation shows govt’s commitment to hawkers, petty traders

IPOH: The RM100 million allocation for stall construction under the purview of local authorities (PBT) nationwide next year, as announced in Budget 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to supporting petty traders and hawkers in improving their economic status. Perak Malay Petty Traders and Hawkers Association Kinta branch chairman Zahari Murad

Mohd Hisham is new MetMalaysia DG

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has announced the appointment of Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip as the department’s 11th director-general, effective today. Mohd Hisham, 55, succeeds Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, who retired on Aug 4. Holding a master’s degree and a doctorate in atmospheric sciences from the University of

Debate on Supply Bill 2025 focus during second week of parliament sitting

KUALA LUMPUR: The policy-level debate on the 2025 Supply Bill took centre stage during the second week of the current Dewan Rakyat session, with members of the House raising a wide range of topics and issues.  Some 75 parliamentary members from the government block and the opposition and independents participated