Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) will operate separately on the share takeover of Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB) without the involvement of BlackRock Inc, said Finance Ministry (MoF). This is so even though GIP would be taken over by BlackRock. Post take over, GIP would still retain full control and responsibility on its strategic directions and…
The government does not intend to implement targeted diesel subsidy in Sabah and Sarawak since a majority of the transportation for economic activities and development projects depend on diesel. “The geographic condition there also limits the implementation of a fleet card mechanism that requires better facilities and infrastructure, especially in the interior areas,” said Finance…
The Dewan Rakyat session today would see Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) questioning Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Mohd Ali questioning the mechanism implementation under the Subsidised Diesel Control System to enable the public, small time traders to enjoy targeted subsidies and the government’s guarantee that targeted fuel will not…
The number of Bumiputera students enrolled in national schools have increased from 93.81 percent to 95.12 percent in the last decade but the number of non Bumiputera students have decreased from 6.19 percent in 2014 to 4.88 percent in 2024, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “In Chinese prime schools, there is an increase of Bumiputera…
There is a total of 3,062 primary schools with lack of students, as of May 31 2024, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Schools with lack of students are schools with 150 students and below. “Out of this, 626 are Chinese primary schools and 383 primary Tamil schools. The balance 2,053 national primary schools,” said Fadhlina….
The Education Ministry announced plans on July 9 to introduce living allowances for Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) students, aiming to enhance interest in the program. Education Deputy Minister Wong Kah Woh said that the education ministry is exploring the possibility of providing allowances to senior assistant teachers in Form Six, along with increasing the…
MCA’s deputy national organising secretary, Datuk Kang Meng Fuat, stated that students who have not been approved to enter matriculation should said properly to the authorities rather than resorting to verbal abuse. “The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, announced yesterday that the Cabinet has decided that Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students scoring 10 ‘A’s…
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming praised Penang as one of the top five sustainable urban cities in the world. “Penang is one of the top five cities in the world recognized for sustainable urban development, having been honoured with the UN-HABITAT Shanghai Award last year. “Additionally, Penang is undeniably a food paradise…
Democratic Action Party (DAP) stands firmly with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirmed Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. “As a political party driven by a vision and mission to build a highly respected Malaysia, DAP will continue to fully support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership in driving reforms and…
The Communication and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA)is necessary to ensure freedom of speech is used prudently, said deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching. “At the same online crimes that is related to the security of the people can be curtailed,” she said. “Freedom of speech is not absolute since Article 10 (2) of the Federal…
