The Transport Ministry (MoT) is prepared to support the Pahang government’s plan to build the Kuantan International Airport (KIA), provided that Pahang submits the licence application, said its minister Anthony Loke. “Once the licence application is submitted, the ministry will conduct a traffic study to assess whether the proposed location is suitable as part of…
China Press headlined that the initiative to equip frontline law enforcement officers with body cameras has officially begun, with patrol police in Kuala Lumpur already receiving these devices. Sin Chew Daily reported that to prevent more people from becoming money mules for scam syndicates, local banks have raised the requirements for opening new accounts. In…
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is mulling the possibility of giving Employees Provident Fund (EPF) benefits to interns. “At the Communications Ministry, we will look at this as well, for interns within our jurisdiction. “They include (those attached with) media and production companies,” he said, reported Malay Mail. He noted that this was…
Umno Youth chief Dr. Akmal Saleh responded to DAP vice-chairman Teresa Kok’s comments on his call for the government to reinstate the ban on the comic book titled Belt and Road Initiative for Win-Winism. Yesterday Kok had said that Akmal and Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Puad Zarkashi should respect the court’s ruling and abandon…
Measures detrimental to the Chinese community would likely be implemented in Penang if Pas were to govern Penang, said DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng. “If they (Pas) were to govern Penang, they would likely implement measures detrimental to the Chinese community. “Extremists will not improve the economy; only a unified government can achieve economic…
The Kuala Terengganu Industry Workshop Association (PPBKT) was forced to hold the Zhongyuan Festival in an enclosed space this year. The reason is that the event will feature female performers. “We will hold the festival over two days at the rain shelter basketball court, the program including traditional rituals, performances by (female) singers, and karaoke…
Unity government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil has denied accusations that he ordered Google to remove its currency converter widget for the ringgit. Fahmi explained that Google deactivated the widget in response to feedback from Bank Negara Malaysia. “I have never instructed Google to remove the currency exchange feature from the search box, as you accused. “Google…
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Malaysia will procure new passenger trains for Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) through a government-to-government mechanism with China, reported China Press. The plan involves leasing 62 new trains in the first phase from 2024 to 2027, with an estimated cost of RM10.7 billion, to be paid in instalments over…
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok urged Umno supreme council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi, and Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Salleh to respect judicial independence and court rulings, and to uphold freedom of speech and publishing in view of their recent criticism. “Puad and Akmal Saleh should respect judicial independence and court decisions, rather than calling…
Sabah has no intention of reinstating the long-abandoned cabotage policy, said Sabah State Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. Phoong emphasised the need to build a strong and dynamic economy in Sabah, which would increase demand for container exports and attract more international cargo ships to the state. “We will not revert…
