Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek denied claims that certain schools are not subject to the new guidelines for the Dual Language Programme (DLP). She stated that all schools must adhere to the new DLP guidelines even if it goes against the wishes of parents. “No, all government schools must follow the guidelines,” she said in response…
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will offer a detailed explanation regarding Malaysia’s decline in the latest World Competitiveness Ranking issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), later this evening. Its minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the ministry received the report and is now reviewing it to understand…
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the funds generated from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim’s acquisition of the FFF1 licence plate will be allocated to various initiatives within the Ministry of Transport. “I, representing the Ministry of Transport, deeply appreciate Your Majesty’s contributions and concern for the welfare of the people. “These funds will be…
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming foresees closer ties between Beijing and Putrajaya following the visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Malaysia – China diplomatic ties. “Cooperation, investment, development, cultural prosperity. It is all in progress,” said Nga via Facebook. Nga would be among the dignitaries…
A Perikatan Nasional senior leader admitted that the opposition coalition would have a tough time to win over non-Malay voters in the Sungai Bakap by-election that would further complicate Pas’ bid to retain the constituency on July 6. The leader admitted that non-Malay voters are mostly supporting Pakatan Harapan and Malay support have not changed,…
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim successfully acquired the ‘FFF1’ licence plate with a winning bid of RM1.75 million. In a Facebook post, His Majesty expressed hope that the proceeds from the bid, which will be directed to the federal government, would be utilized to assist the people. “Special edition vehicle plate number FFF 1 belongs…
China Press, Nanyang Daily, Kwong Wah Daily and Guang Ming Daily headlined that Malaysia and China signed 14 memoranda of understanding and cooperation agreements yesterday, including the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Durian from Malaysia, which made it possible to export local fresh fruits from Malaysia to China. Sin Chew Daily…
Canada listed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist entity while calling on Canadians in the republic to leave. “Our government has made the decision to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code,” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told a news conference, yesterday, reported AFP. Flanked by Canada’s foreign…
Malaysia and China have agreed to increase high-quality investment in the digital and green economies between the two countries. One of the major focuses is to set up a single window system which enables the seamless digital exchange of trade-related information between customs authorities in both countries. “The single window trade initiative between Malaysia and…
EXCLUSIVE Islamic Dakwah Foundation Malaysia, better known in its Malay acronym – Yadim, has set its goal to ensure preachers nationwide preach Islamic values that are in tune with the Malaysia Madani vision of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The tenth prime minister brings the vision of Malaysia Madani. It is our duty to…
