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…
Google’s recent investment highlights Malaysia’s potential to be South East Asia’s digital economy hub, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Aziz. He also said that it is a testament to Malaysia’s competitiveness and emerging role as a regional hub for digital innovation and business ease. “This is particularly pertinent as Malaysia intends…
China’s premier Li Qiang urged nations to stand against decoupling amid escalating economic tensions with the West, while the European Union (EU) gears up to levy fresh tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. “We should broadly open our minds, work closely together, abandon camp formations, (and) oppose decoupling,” said Li yesterday. Li made these remarks while…
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…
The official attire for the Malaysian contingent at the Paris Olympics has been criticized, prompting Mydin to capitalize on the situation by sharing their staff uniforms and stating they are ready to represent Malaysia. “We are ready to represent Malaysia,” the post said. This post shared a photo of Mydin employees lined up, dressed in…
China Press headlined that the Communications Ministry stated that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had blocked 815 online gambling websites from January 1 to June 1 this year. Nanyang Daily and Sin Chew Daily reported that after Malaysia and China signed the “Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Durian from…
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…
The Higher Education Minister would be responding to a question by Ramkarpal (PH-Bukit Gelugor) on whether the government would amend the UiTM Act 1976 to allow non-Bumiputeras to study in this Bumiputera exclusive university. The issue was raised following objections to suggestions to open UiTM for medical specialist training programs known as parallel pathway. UiTM…
The Health Ministry is using several approaches to arrest the shortage of cardiothoracic specialist surgeons. “In terms of training, the Health Ministry has increase the Federal Training Prize from 1,500 slots annually to 1,650 slots for the 2024/2025 session to encourage more medical officers to continue their in the Masters level. “We have also increased…
