Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad confirmed that his ministry is looking into amending the Environmental Quality Act (EQA)for the second time. “While the Environmental Quality Bill (Amendment) 2023, Phase 1 amendment was approved by Parliament on 4 April 2024, NRES remains committed to continuous improvement. “We welcome further…
Malaysia wants to enhance bilateral trade and economic collaboration with the Netherlands on strategic sectors, especially semiconductors. Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong met Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher at the Hague to discuss the matter. “When in the Netherlands for a layover on the way…
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli announced that it will table a bill on carbon trading by November this year. The bill encompasses a progressive regulatory framework on carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) He made the announcement during a keynote address at OGSSE100 CEOs Forum. “We have the opportunity to position Malaysia not just as a…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in stable condition after surgery following an assassination attempt, media reported. According to Slovak media TA3, BBC quoted Slovak Environment Minister Tomas Taraba as saying that the prime minister’s life is not in danger, reported Xinhua. “I was very shocked… fortunately as far as I know the operation went…
The government is mulling over the notion of making dashcams a mandatory feature. While the government has no plans yet to make dashcams mandatory for all road vehicles, it did not rule out making dashcams mandatory for new cars. “Anything made mandatory, people will say it adds cost. They already feel the pinch and don’t…
Meta has restored Facebook posts by media covering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting this week with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, saying they were removed in error. The removal had drawn complaints from the government, a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause which had warned that firm action could be taken against Meta and other social…
Selat Kelang state assemblyman Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari of Bersatu, who backs Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amiruddin Shari, claimed that a continued alliance with Pas is detrimental to Bersatu as the latter would continue to dwindle because Pas is “too extreme”. Using the Kuala Kubu Baharu by election campaign as an example, he said…
Google is enhancing the security features on phones that operate on Android operating system. Through its latest update, it said the software that is being installed into the device would determine a case of snatch theft of the phone. It would then lock access. This development was achieved when the software was able to determine…
Perikatan Nasional component – Pas scored own goals in a bid to assist Khairul Azhari Saut in the Kuala Kubu Baharu over the weekend, said analysts. “PAS scored an own goal for PN by attacking the DAP candidate’s Chinese education background. This is as (detrimental) as a non-Malay seeking Malay support but attacking Islam,” said…
Grassroot Pahang PKR members would like its state chapter to reconsider appointing its Indian, Chinese, Orang Asli and differently-abled members into the state government linked companies and local councils. Recently it was reported that four state assemblymen were appointed into the legislative body. Aside from state assembly, there were appointments into state government linked companies…
