The Malaysian government, guided by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), planned to draw in no less than RM500 billion in investments via the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS). The NSS has three phases, and they are included among the five targets outlined in the NSS. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that…
Nibong Tebal division chief Rashidi Zinol has confirmed that his party would not claim a stake in the upcoming Sungai Bakap by-election. “PH will remain the contender in Sungai Bakap. If we want to be friends, we have to be sincere and respect our partner. “We leave it to the unity government leadership to make…
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, 42, is set to become Melaka’s tourism ambassador on June 15. She would be in Melaka from June 14 to 16 to promote Visit Melaka 2024. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh confirmed that he had met Fan’s international manager to discuss the matter. He revealed this via a…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would be announcing key initiatives that would amplify Malaysia’s global footprint in the semiconductor sector this afternoon at SemiCon South-East Asia (Semicon SEA 2024) 2024, announced Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. “It will be about strengthening our position in the semiconductor space and…
A managing director of a real estate company was detained by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission to aid a probe on breaking up Malay reserved land plots that were later sold reregistered as non Malay land in Manjong, Setiawan, Perak yesterday. It involves 650 hectares of land. The 44 year old suspect allegedly does the…
The Ministry of Finance announced details of a targeted diesel subsidy assistance program, providing a monthly diesel subsidy of RM200 to eligible individuals, small farmers and small gardeners yesterday, highlighted in the Nanyang Daily and Guang Ming Daily. The ministry said in a statement today that eligible persons can submit applications starting today. China Press…
Popular chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan, has apologised over his comments that equated Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s wardrobe in Cannes Film Festival with kavadi procession during Thaipusam. He did so in two Instagram posts. “Omg not in a million years my true intention was to be racist on insult the…
Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce lifetime adviser Tan Sri Tan Kok Ping has returned to the spotlight in his home state after listed firm – Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd appointed him as the non – independent and non – executive chairman of the gaming group effective immediately. The weekend announcement sees Tan replacing Cheah Tek…
It isn’t right for Pas to announce that it is prepared to contest in six parliamentary seats currently held by Bersatu MPs who are supporting the government. “Those are Bersatu’s seats. Bersatu should contest them, not Pas. It is impossible for Pas to contest all six. “Pas is giving out signs that it can contest…
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has not been given any notice to declare his assets, said Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) even though he is being probed for declaration of assets. “We haven’t given him any notice to declare his assets as of now,” MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said during a press…
