BY ERDA KHURSYIAH BASIR KUALA LUMPUR: Having led the nation for just two years, the MADANI government under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim might still be considered “green”, but several changes and reforms are already visible, particularly in the governance, political, economic and social spheres. Seen
KUALA LUMPUR: Integrity, transparency, and accountability are among key values that must be strengthened among civil servants to address current challenges and fulfil the aspirations of the people. Deputy director-general of Public Services (Development) Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim said integrity was fundamental to the public service reform framework and that
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 200,000 visitors attended the Two Years of MADANI Government Programme (2TM) and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) that kicked off on Friday. In a statement, the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU) announced that the programme, held from
KUALA LUMPUR: It is estimated that over 90 per cent of entrepreneurs, especially those with an annual income of RM25 million or less, have yet to adopt the e-invoicing system introduced on Aug 1. According to Mohd Rozlan Mohamed Ali, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Tax Accountants, data
KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik suffered a severe blow in their pursuit for a spot in the 2024 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals after losing their quarter-final bout at the 2024 China Masters in Shenzhen, yesterday. Aaron-Wooi Yik, who needed to advance to
PUTRAJAYA: The tabling of the Gig Workers Economy Bill has been postponed to open up space and opportunities for more engagement sessions with stakeholders, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the Unity Government spokesman, said the Cabinet meeting yesterday had been informed that Human Resources Minister Steven
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has proposed the creation of “cat houses” to cater to the welfare of stray cats, especially in lowcost housing areas. The Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament said these “cat houses” could offer services such as vaccinations, neutering treatments and cat
SINGAPORE: The Singaporean economy expanded by 5.4 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter, faster than the advance estimate of 4.1 per cent, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Friday, according to Xinhua. The growth in the third quarter was primarily driven by the manufacturing, wholesale trade,
BY CHIANG HEE TZE KUALA LUMPUR: Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and China Media Group (CMG), Bernama chief executive officer (CEO) Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin expressed her commitment to strengthening media cooperation and providing valuable insights to support CMG’s navigation
PRAGUE: About 150 people were evacuated on Thursday in downtown Prague due to a gas leak, police and rescuers have confirmed, reported Xinhua. “A gas leak closed Opatovicka Street in Prague 1. 150 people were evacuated from six buildings,” police said on social media platform X, calling on the public