No Cabinet reshuffle after PKR polls, but won’t stop anyone from their ‘ambitions’, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet will not be reshuffled after the PKR polls, but no ministers will be stopped from resigning if they wish to do so, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the PKR polls is a competition between close friends and urged party members to vote for those who are capable of strengthening...

PKR central leadership election results expected May 24 in the afternoon

JOHOR BAHRU: The results of the election for the central leadership of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) are expected to be known as early as 2.30pm this Saturday (May 24). Its secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said voting for the election of the Central Leadership Council (MPP), the Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Leadership Council, and the Wanita Leadership Council...

Two in three Malaysian men aged 40 and above at risk of erectile dysfunction, says Deputy Health Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Two out of three Malaysian men are at risk of erectile dysfunction (ED), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni revealed on Tuesday (May 20). "Data shows that 69.5 per cent of men aged 40 and above are currently experiencing or have experienced ED,” he told reporters after launching the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for...

Extend civil service retirement age to 65, suggests Azalina

PUTRAJAYA: The retirement age for civil servants should be extended to 65, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, urging the unity government to consider such a proposal. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said this was because these days, many civil servants who retire at 60 are still young and productive. At...

NRD to act on MyKad delays, tighten officer accountability and SOPs

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Registration Department (NRD) will review disciplinary measures against officers found negligent or who failed to act on delays in processing MyKad applications. In a statement on Tuesday (May 20), the department said it will also introduce a defined timeline for handling complex investigation cases, alongside retraining and competency enhancement for its investigating...

Free influenza vaccination for senior citizens at selected Health Ministry facilities

PUTRAJAYA: Senior citizens with at least one comorbid or chronic disease are advised to get the influenza vaccine for free through the Senior Citizen Influenza Immunisation programme at selected health facilities of the Health Ministry. The ministry, in a statement on Tuesday (May 20), said that to date, 65.16% of senior citizens with comorbidities have received...

Air Force chief Asghar makes history flying ‘Toruk Makto’ at Lima’25 air show

LANGKAWI: Air Force chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan made history when he became the first Air Force chief to fly an aircraft in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition air show since it was held in 1991. In the exhibition themed "Today's Innovation, Tomorrow's Achievements" which began at 1.30pm Tuesday (May...

China’s tourism sector gains momentum with policy support and visa reforms

BEIJING: China's inbound tourism is gaining momentum as the country enhances policy support to attract more international tourists by easing access and improving their overall travel experience. More foreign visitors are choosing destinations beyond the major cities, drawn by unique cultural experiences and the opportunity to purchase Chinese specialties like digital products and collectibles, as discussed...

Eight govt hospitals in top 50 list of Malaysia’s best hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight government hospitals have made it into the list of top 50 hospitals in Malaysia, according to an international study. The government hospitals are Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Sarawak Hospital, Putrajaya Hospital, Penang Hospital, Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Sabah and Bintulu Hospital in Sarawak. Kuala Lumpur...

Covid-19: Health Ministry monitoring situation closely

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation both domestically and abroad, particularly in light of rising cases in neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia remains vigilant despite recording a weekly average of around 600 cases, a figure that is still below the national...