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…
Housing and Local Government Minister Kor Ming announced that a proposal to waive parking fees for electric vehicles (EVs) entering cities is under consideration. This initiative aims to promote EV usage following the recent introduction of “green plates” for these vehicles. “We are currently studying the possibility of giving parking exemption for EV cars as…
A coalition of Indian NGOs led by Agamam Ani Malaysia urged the government to retain matriculation quota for Indian students. “Prime Minister’s (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) announcement that all students achieving 10’A’s in SPM will be prioritized for matriculation regardless of race is a very good decision. “However, does this decision benefit Indian students? Certainly…
MCA Youth Chief Ling Tian Soon is determined to secure placements in the matriculation program for 69 non-Bumiputera students who achieved 10 ‘A’s in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) but were rejected to enter the program. They were rejected before the government relaxed ethnic quotas for excellent students. The Education Ministry is expected to announce the…
A chemical leak at the KLIA Southern Support Zone Aircraft Engineering area resulted in at least 20 people vomiting. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department operations control centre reported today that the individuals affected were employees from Sepang Aircraft, MAS Engineering Hangar, and CAE. “Six were sent to the air disaster unit, 13 to the…
