Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the government’s intention to provide due consideration and attention in developing Malaysia’s sports industry, particularly concerning the youth. “Despite facing economic constraints, I affirm that special considerations will be given to enhance local sports performance,” he said via a Facebook post. He also said that sports activities in…
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad called for more thorough studies to ensure food quality and safety before advancing the plant industry ecosystem and future foods. “The development of the plant industry ecosystem and future foods such as cultured meat, cultured meat products, and cell-based foods must be preceded by comprehensive studies to ensure…
China Press and Guang Ming Daily headlined that the man who killed his wife in front of his daughter was remanded for 7 days. The 56-year-old suspect was brought to court at around 11:10 AM yesterday to apply for an extension of his detention. The suspect was remanded from yesterday until June 19. Nanyang Daily,…
The Malaysia Tipper Lorry Operators Association (MTLOA) said housing prices might be affected and increased due to the newly implemented targeted diesel subsidy. “It is quite difficult for them to accept this suddenly, as the tipper lorry industry works closely with the construction field. “Therefore, the cost of construction will indirectly face a sudden increase,…
No connection between Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh Tseow Tsuan and the awarding of the contract to Asia Mobility Sdn Bhd said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. “The investigation we are currently conducting focuses on the procedures regarding the awarding of the contract to the company. “However, as I…
Prominent online news site Malaysiakini is down. A check on their site revealed a blank page. The news site took to X to explain that is facing technical glitches. “Malaysiakini is currently facing technical glitches, partly due to hacking activities affecting our domain.” Readers of the news site can visit its alternate site malaysiakini.com.my to…
Facebook’s parent company, Meta would be collaborating with the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission to raise awareness on online safety practices, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. “Meta agreed to collaborate with MCMC and other partners to implement a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about online safety practices, including the Online Safety for Children and Families…
All three Chinese newspapers, China Press, Kwong Wah Daily and Guang Ming Daily headlined that yesterday at 8:30 AM, a man committed murder in front of his 12-year-old daughter by killing his wife. Nanyang Daily led by Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, emphasised that the government’s immediate priority is to implement targeted…
The United Nations refugee agency said the number of people forcibly displaced stood at a record 117.3 million as of the end of last year, warning that this figure could rise further without major global political changes. “These are refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced people, people being forced away by conflict, by persecution, by different…
The Housing and Local Government Ministry has roped in 200 of its staff as the Madani government online ambassadors. Minister Nga Kor Ming regarded this initiative as the ministry’s ‘online touch’. The 200 staff would be tasked with spreading the word on government policies and viral out authentic information. “Viral genuine information. Relay the policies…
