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…
Deputy minister of investment trade and industry Liew Chin Tong has called for more efforts to electrify transportation. This measure, he said is necessary to reduce carbon emissions by vehicles, especially private vehicles. “Malaysians still depend on private vehicles. Not surprising when we learn that carbon emissions by vehicles alone have reached 37%. “To address…
There are high chances for PH to regain the Sungai Bakap state seat, said an analyst. “Based on the results in the recent Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election results, early voters and two polling districts swung in favour of the unity government component party. The Malays are also witnessing the government providing assistance,” said associate professor…
All state governments have been called upon to establish water conservation units as they face rising demands for treated water. The call was made by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) chairman Charles Santiago. He said that water conservation and preservation of water catchment areas must be handled by a dedicated special unit since water…
