PUTRAJAYA: Two former ministers from previous governments have returned as deputy ministers in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government. The two deputy ministers will be among the new faces in the reshuffled line-up. Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad — who was the Higher Education Minister in Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s Cabinet — has been appointed...
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler M. Thinaah is aiming for a fresh start in the New Year after enjoying a royal touch. Yesterday, Thinaah, who form the national No. 1 women’s doubles partnership with Pearly Tan, received the Bintang Kecemerlangan Sukan (BKS) award in conjunction with Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s 78th birthday. “I’m very honoured to get...
IPOH: The new Cabinet line-up gives "added value" to the unity government's administration, says Rafizi Ramli. The Economy Minister, who retained his position, advised elected politicians to adopt a positive mindset. "Ministers like me focus on our duties and if we retained our position, it showed that we have added value to the government,” he told reporters...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is considering designating a lane for those travelling to and fro the special financial zone (SFZ) in the Forest City at the Immigration checkpoint of the Second Link here. State works, transportation and infrastructure committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the move could smoothen the traffic flow at the bridge connecting Malaysia...
KUALA LUMPUR: Proficiency in the Malay language remains a requirement for anyone applying for Malaysian citizenship as provided in the Federal Constitution. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said applicants’ proficiency in the language would be tested through several screening processes, including written tests and face-to-face interviews. "As required by the Federal Constitution, applicants...
PETALING JAYA: The river where the body of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin was found is being drained so that the police can search for clues. At around 11.30am Tuesday (Dec 12), an Irrigation and Drainage Department truck was seen entering the cordoned-off crime scene. ALSO READ: Police: Only one person involved in Zayn’s murder A forensics team followed minutes...
PETALING JAYA: Newly-appointed ministers in the reshuffled Cabinet line-up announced on Tuesday (Dec 12) are eager to accept the new challenge and start their respective jobs soon. ALSO READ: Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers to be sworn in at 2.30pm Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad who is making a comeback as Health Minister took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond...
PUTRAJAYA: The portfolio of the Sabah and Sarawak Minister has been done away with and matters pertaining to the two states will be handled by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said matters of all states, including Sabah and Sarawak were his responsibility and that of the Cabinet. “Now, DPM...
PUTRAJAYA: There were six portfolio changes and five new ministers appointed in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s first Cabinet reshuffle, announced on Tuesday (Dec 11). Anwar’s original Cabinet, which had 28 ministers, has now been expanded to 31, following the split of two ministerial portfolios and the appointment of a second Finance Minister. Human Resources Minister...
JOHOR BARU: A total of 109 Covid-19 cases have been reported in the 49th epidemiological week (ME49) for the Dec 3-9 period compared to ME48 (Nov 26 to Dec 2) with 34 cases. Johor health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the Covid-19 situation in Johor remains under control. "In general, 3,430 Covid-19 cases have...
