KUALA LUMPUR: As of the end of October, Malaysia’s 5G coverage in populated areas has reached 82.1 per cent, up from 80.2 per cent last year, while internet coverage in populated areas stands at 98.38 per cent, compared to 97.07 per cent in 2023. These milestones were highlighted by the Communications Ministry in conjunction with the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The success of the Madani Government in leading the nation over the past two years is the result of political stability, clear policies and the commitment of civil servants, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the people have demonstrated their willingness to work together with the government to elevate Malaysia onto...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is keen to see Chinese investors explore new opportunities in the state's Blue Economy sector, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the initiative offers immense investment opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture, logistics, tourism, renewable energy, mineral resources, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. “We are pleased that Sabah has remained a sought-after destination for...
PETALING JAYA: Three men, including two police officers, sustained injuries in an accident involving two vehicles at kilometre (KM) 74.5 of Jalan Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur early Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred around 3.25am, involved a police patrol car and a four-wheel drive. Maran District Police Chief, Superintendent Wong Kim Wai, said the driver of the patrol car,...
JOHOR BARU: The RM10.76mil allocated in the Johor Budget 2025 will help to improve the quality of healthcare delivery to the people in the state, says medical practitioners. The Johor Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) thanked Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi for announcing initiatives through Core Three: Social Security Network on Thursday (Nov 21). “It was a...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians entering China from Nov 30 will be able to enjoy visa-free stays from 15 days currently to 30 days. In a statement posted on the official China Embassy Facebook page on Friday (Nov 22), it stated that the move would start from midnight on Nov 30 until midnight Dec 31, 2025. "China is to...
KUALA LUMPUR: City residents took advantage of the Rahmah Madani Sale, enjoying great discounts on essential items on the second day of the Two Years of Madani Government Programme (2TM) on Saturday (Nov 23). The sales booths which open from 9am to 6pm, offered discounts ranging from 10 per cent to 30 per cent, attracting a...
PETALING JAYA: The increase in school bus fees can't be avoided if the industry is to survive, said the Federation of School Bus Associations Malaysia president Mohd Haron Mohamad Sidik. He said the hike of between 25% to 30% was due to the high maintenance cost and the rise in minimum wage and illegal school bus...
KOTA KINABALU: A teenager was killed while another sustained injuries after the motorcycle they were riding collided into a car early Friday (Nov 22). The student from SMK Bandaraya in Menggatal near here, had gone out for lunch with a female schoolmate on the motorcycle to buy food from a nearby stall. It is learnt that they...
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 38,367 traffic summonses have been issued to commercial vehicles for various offences so far this year, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. The Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director said the department issued the summonses from January to September, 2024. "We conducted 4,822 operations nationwide this year...
