The investigation paper regarding the Molotov cocktail attack on Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham’s residence has been sent to Perak state prosecution director’s office, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. “An investigation was done under section 435 of the Penal Code. The investigation paper have been referred to the Perak state prosecution director’s office,”…
Parallel pathway to train more cardiothoracic surgeons and US based company BlackRock continues to dominate the spotlight in the Dewan Rakyat. Datuk Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi (PN-Kuala Langat questions Health Minister Datuk Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad regarding the difference of specialist training programs in local universities compared to specialist training programs abroad (Parallel Pathway) generally and…
The Education Ministry has increased the maintenance allocation for both national type Tamil primary schools (SK) and government aided Tamil schools (SBK), said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “For the year 2023, the ministry has channelled maintenance allocation to 90 SK to the tune of RM9.29 million and 277 SBK amounting to RM19.08 million. “For this…
The Home Ministry has taken a proactive step by forming a task force to identify and implement the declaration of Prohibited Area and Prohibited Places at the PDRM facilities and premises especially police stations nationwide, revealed minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. “The declaration was done in accordance to legal provisions under the Prohibited Area…
Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad pointed out that Malay reserve land is within the jurisdiction of the state. Hence it is best to raise issues related to Malay reserve land to the state legislative assembly. “Issues related to Malay reserve land is more suited to be debated at the state…
The arrest of a Felcra official last month is in relations to the troubled Menara Semarak 20 project, confirmed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). PAC member Zahir Hassan (PH-Wangsa Maju) explained that the arrest was the result of the hardwork of the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission. “They had found out how the management of the…
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir confirmed that Universiti Teknologi is off limits for non-bumiputera students given the recent controversy of opening up the varsity’s cardiothoracic surgery postgraduate programme for all. “The report from the Bumiputera Economic Congress in 2024 by the Economy Ministry shows that there is still an economic gap involving…
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assured federal lawmakers that the visa liberalisation plan (VLP) that has been implemented would not jeopardise the security of this nation and Malaysians. “While we want people to come, we would not compromise on the security aspect. It is compulsory for people coming here to get their Malaysian…
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun as the new Election Commission chairman effective from today. The appointment has been consented by the King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim. Ramlan, 60, who holds a Masters degree in land resource management from Universiti Putra Malaysia, started…
An act and amendment is underway to curb racial discrimination in house rental and sales. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has confirmed that the Housing Development Act (Control & Licensing) 1966 would be amended to curb racial discrimination. “We are scrutinising and improvising the act to enhance governance, ensure efficient housing development…
