KUALA KANGSAR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry aims to expand the cultivation of the MDUR88 hybrid durian to boost durian production for export to the international market. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, said the MDUR88 durian variety, developed by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi), is highly in demand by durian...
PUTRAJAYA: Police have confirmed the arrest of Badrul Hisham Shaharin (pic), also known as Chegubard. When contacted, Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said he would be remanded on Monday (July 29). "Yes, I can confirm that he has been arrested and we will apply for remand tomorrow," he said. His lawyer, Rafique Rashid Ali, stated...
PETALING JAYA: The government is set to introduce a "kill switch" to enhance digital security and tackle cybercrimes. In a statement on Sunday (July 28), Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said revealed that the initiative is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the next session slated...
PETALING JAYA: Funds from alcohol and gambling have been funnelled to vernacular schools and Chinese schools since Barisan Nasional was in charge in the past, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pic). "This has been practised by Barisan Nasional in the past. Money from alcohol and gambling companies are not to be used for mosques and...
PETALING JAYA: The ease of anonymity in cyberspace makes it a haven for would-be criminals, says a criminologist. Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid said, generally, criminals like scammers and cyberbullies were able to easily use fake identities to commit their deeds and get away unscathed. “They can also create multiple identities which makes it easy for them...
SINGAPORE (Bernama): Tourism Malaysia has launched the Durian Delight Packages at the ongoing Malaysia Fest 2024 at Singapore Expo, Changi, to woo the King of Fruits lovers from the island republic with exclusive packages. Tourism Malaysia said the agency together with travel partners, and local durian farmers joint their expertise to create a premium product showcasing...
JOHOR BARU: The Arena Larkin Aquatic Centre in Larkin is expected to be temporarily closed after 19 secondary school students were admitted to hospital following a swim in the pool. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the students were participating in a swimming competition organised by the Johor Schools Sports Council (MSSJ) from July...
KOTA KINABALU: All she wanted was to have lunch but instead lost RM2,500 in cash and other belongings to a woman pickpocket in Sabah’s northern Kota Marudu district. This was what befell a 59-year-old government retiree as she flipped through the menu to see the food selection at a restaurant in the town district. Footage of the...
BAGAN DATUK: The government will send 200 Indian students to attend Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses in China, says Datuk Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the National TVET Council chairman said if the target was successful, 200 more Indian students would be sent under the same programme. "In...
The MyKid card was a boon to Malaysian parents. It is an identity card that can be used to get medical treatment, access pre-school services, and pass through airport security, among other things, for children under 12 years old. In June 2023, the National Registration Department (NRD) announced that it had suspended the issuance of the MyKid...
