Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister with his Labour Party set to win a massive majority in a parliamentary election, an exit poll indicated yesterday, while Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are forecast to suffer historic losses. Centre-left Labour was on course to capture 410 of the 650 seats in parliament, an astonishing reversal of…
The government does not want Bumiputera entrepreneurs to rely too much on free grants said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. “Grant assistance are only given to entrepreneurs at the micro stage to motivate them to start a business through agencies such as Mara and SME Corp as a capital boost,” he said. Rafizi pointed financing through…
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has confirmed that a report will be lodged to the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) will be lodged soon over the findings of the Public Accounts Committee and National Audit Department on irregularities in Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp). The MACC reports would be lodged by the ministry’s secretary-general…
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek gave her word that the long stalled construction of SJKT Sungai Bakap that was supposed to be completed would be revived for the Indian community. “We know this school has been stalled for so long, so there is a long list of processes that need to be completed, including the land…
Umno’s ‘Padayappa’ Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Rahim has promised to make a political comeback soon as he wooed Indian voters in Sungai Bakap. The former Baling MP also paraphrased lines from the popular Tamil movie, Padayappa. “God did not forsake us. We will come back stronger. “Padayappa has its own way. We will serve the…
Free influenza vaccine for senior citizens programme would launched end of this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. “As of April 15 2024, the government has agreed to give out free influenza vaccine for individuals aged 60 and above, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. “The programme would be launched end of 2024.”…
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed that the operational areas for Madani Medical Scheme (SPM) is meant to ensure efficient utilisation of financial resources and increase the effectiveness of the health services “As of June 6, 2024, RM94.8 million out of the allocated RM 100 million have been spent,” he said. “Patients with…
Gua Musang Pas has submitted three names to the party’s state chapter for the Nenggiri state by-election which sets the party at odds with its ally, Bersatu. Division chief Azman Ahmad said all three names are locals and are part of the party leadership. “We are still hopeful that our candidate will be chosen because,…
Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) had an altercation with Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng when he attempted to ask the status of government friendly lawmaker Datuk Dr Zulkafperi Hanafi (PN-Tanjung Karang). He however did not raise any point of order. Lau: Which point of order? Che Mohamad: Today’s point of order. Lau: If…
Amendments would be made to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to criminalise the use of mule accounts for online scams. “It is not an offence under current legal provisions to have mule accounts. “That is why the government is considering amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to curb online scams…
