ALOR SETAR: A woman was found dead, believed to have been murdered, in a house at Jalan Tok Keling here, yesterday. Kota Setar police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said police went to the scene upon receiving information at 7.48 am of the woman’s son, who holds a Person
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) to expedite efforts to restore the supply of local white rice (BPT) in the market. The Prime Minister’s senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said Anwar also directed KPKM to provide regular
KUALA LUMPUR: Strategies to assist persons with disabilities (PwD) in gaining proper employment access are expected to be the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the official Parliament website, the question will be raised by Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan (BN-Kuala Pilah) to the Human Resources
PUTRAJAYA: The government is committed to continuing the institutional reform agenda by implementing changes to ensure transparency and efficiency in financial management and public administration, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Citing examples of reforms undertaken by the Ministry of Finance, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the
JAKARTA: With millions of Indonesians preparing to travel home for Aidilfitri, the government has announced a flexible work arrangement (FWA) policy to help ease congestion during one of the year’s busiest travel periods. The initiative, which allows employees to work remotely in the lead-up to Aidilfitri, aims to stagger travel
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) decision to declare a 6.30 per cent dividend for both conventional and shariah savings for 2024 will bolster confidence in the capital market and investment sector, an economist said. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Associate Professor of Economics Dr Muhammad Irwan Ariffin said
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious this week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to trade within a narrow range as investors evaluate key economic developments, according to an analyst. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan noted
GEORGE TOWN: A family of seven narrowly escaped death when their Toyota Innova skidded off the road and crashed into an electric pole along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway in Batu Uban today. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Shoki Hamzah said an emergency call was received
KOTA KINABALU: The formation of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) following the approval of the Malaysian Media Council Bill 2024 by the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Feb 26) is an essential step towards protecting journalists’ rights and enhancing the media industry’s professionalism. Editors and academics in Sabah are of the view that
KOTA KINABALU: All Temporary Relief Centres (PPS) in flood-affected districts across the state have been closed as the floods have completely subsided. Only Telupid continues to shelter 350 evacuees from 102 families as of 8 am today, housed in five PPS. Telupid district officer Celestine Jetony, who also chairs the District Disaster
