Author: ANDREW ONG

DAP Wanita chief Teo Nie Ching has come forward in support of her comrade Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh Tseow Tsuan who has been put under the spotlight over the DRT project managed by Asia Mobility Sdn Bhd. DRT is demand responsive transport. The company is co-founded by Yeoh’s husband, M Ramachandran and Premesh…

Selangor has a semiconductor industry area development plan, aiming to attract investments, spur economic growth, and cultivate skilled workers, according to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said that the plan incorporated the establishment of a semiconductor park, which was currently under review by Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated. “The park would be developed…

The Malaysian government, guided by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), planned to draw in no less than RM500 billion in investments via the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS). The NSS has three phases, and they are included among the five targets outlined in the NSS. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would be announcing key initiatives that would amplify Malaysia’s global footprint in the semiconductor sector this afternoon at SemiCon South-East Asia (Semicon SEA 2024) 2024, announced Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. “It will be about strengthening our position in the semiconductor space and…

The Ministry of Finance announced details of a targeted diesel subsidy assistance program, providing a monthly diesel subsidy of RM200 to eligible individuals, small farmers and small gardeners yesterday, highlighted in the Nanyang Daily and Guang Ming Daily.  The ministry said in a statement today that eligible persons can submit applications starting today.  China Press…

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) named a new hybrid orchid species ‘Aranda Ibrahim Iskandar,’ in honour of the Agong Sultan Ibrahim, and presented it to His Majesty at an opening ceremony. This event took place at the National Landscape Day (HLN) 2024 Opening Ceremony at Taman Tasik Shah Alam here today, reported Bernama. …

World Bank lead economist for Malaysia Apurva Sanghi stressed that the upcoming rationalization of diesel subsidies reflects Malaysia’s government commitment to reducing its deficit and laid the groundwork for future reforms of the RON95 petrol subsidy. He also said that the success of RON95 reforms relies on timing, price management, and effective communication with the…

Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran initiated a pilot subsidized wound care treatment service in the Bukit Gasing constituency, Selangor. “People need wound care service. It will take time for this service to pick up as we need to create awareness, especially for the B40 group,” said Rajiv, reported The Malaysian Insight. MyHealerDoc collaborates with subsidized…

A virtual currency investment scam by a group called Gang Wong was dismantled by the police, announced Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. Ten people, including a ring leader, were arrested, reported China Press and Guang Ming Daily. Nanyang Daily led with Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang pointing out that the…

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the iconic “Doge” meme and the inspiration for Dogecoin, passed away at the age of 18 today.  Its death was confirmed by its owner, Atsuko Sato who was also a teacher in Japan. Kabosu had been battling leukaemia and liver disease. Its owner said the dog had eaten and drunk…