KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong wind alert in several states until 3:00 pm today. In a warning issued at 1:00 pm, MetMalaysia said the bad weather is expected to affect Bentong in Pahang, Selangor (Klang, Gombak and Petaling), and Kuala
TRIPOLI/ ISTANBUL: The Libyan vessel Omar al-Mukhtar set sail Sunday to join the Global Sumud Flotilla aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on the Gaza Strip after being equipped with an intensive care unit to provide health services for the fleet. It comes after the ship was unable to sail Wednesday
PUTRAJAYA: Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from being a futuristic idea into a national priority under the Malaysia MADANI framework, according to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Partnerships Affairs) Prof Dr Faizal Mohamed. He said Malaysia’s path toward becoming a smart nation is guided by strategic
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) is planning to introduce a financial management course for gig workers as part of efforts to help them plan their finances more effectively and empower the group. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the initiative is crucial in equipping gig workers with essential financial
PUTRAJAYA: All Malaysians are eligible for a monthly subsidised ceiling of up to 300 litres of RON95 petrol under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) targeted subsidy programme, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said today. In a statement, MoF said e-hailing drivers are exempted from the eligible ceiling and may apply for additional
KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Sabah is improving, with only two temporary relief centres (PPS) still operating in the Penampang and Papar districts. The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), in a statement today, said 90 people from 22 families were still taking shelter at the PPS as of this morning. It
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that savings from the government’s targeted subsidy initiative will be reallocated to benefit the people, with a focus on education, healthcare and upgrading basic infrastructure. Speaking at the Prime Minister’s Department monthly assembly, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said that the move to target diesel
PUTRAJAYA: The price of RON95 petrol has been reduced to RM1.99 per litre, from RM2.05 per litre, effective Sept 30, through targeted subsidies under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme. The good news was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today at his monthly meeting with staff of the
DHAKA: A total of 12 people died of dengue fever in Bangladesh, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said here Sunday, reported Xinhua. This is by far the highest death toll in a single day in the country. According to DGHS figures, the death toll this year reached 179.
CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit on Sunday welcomed the recognition of an independent State of Palestine by Britain, Canada and Australia, reported Xinhua. In a post on his X account, Aboul-Gheit said the recognition “corrects a historical error that has persisted for years.” He added that the move also
