Feasibility of hosting SEA games 2027 being studied, says Yeoh

PETALING JAYA: The Youth and Sports Ministry is studying the feasibility of Malaysia hosting the SEA Games 2027. "As such, the ministry held engagements with stakeholders such as state governments and corporate bodies on June 6," said Minister Hannah Yeoh in a parliamentary written reply on Thursday (June 27). She was responding to a question by Chong...

Selangor state assembly condemns violence against athletes

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state legislative assembly on Friday (July 5) unanimously approved an emergency motion condemning acts of extreme violence that endanger the lives and careers of athletes, particularly in football. The motion, tabled by Seri Serdang state assemblyman Abbas Salimmi Che Adzmi during the RS-1 Half Term Review (KSP RS-1) debate session, called for...

Sg Bakap polls: Supporters of both sides make final push on last day of campaigning

NIBONG TEBAL: Supporters from both sides in the Sungai Bakap by-election are counting down with a last push to campaign for their candidates before polling on Saturday (July 6). Hundreds lined the roads, brandishing placards and banners, while others waved party flags at passing cars. Vehicles adorned with party logos drove by, flags waving from windows and...

JDT to take on Kedah in FA Cup semi-final

PETALING JAYA: Kedah will take on JDT in the FA Cup semi-final. The Canaries booked their spot in the next stage after clinching a 1-0 aggregate win against northern rivals Penang in the two-legged quarter-final. They were held 0-0 in the second-leg held at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar on Friday (July 5). Kedah won the first-leg...

Development cost of Padu hub reaches RM85.27mil

PETALING JAYA: The total development cost of the Central Database Hub (Padu) for the implementation period between 2023 and 2025 is RM85.27mil. "This cost includes equipment and ICT software, checking and verification services, publicity services and strategic communications," said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (pic) in a parliamentary written reply dated Thursday (June 27). He said this cost...

Covid-19 reporting to MySejahtera no longer required, says Health Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 positive individuals will no longer be required to report their Covid-19 self-test results to MySejahtera. This follows the Health Ministry’s review of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and guidelines on Living with Covid-19. "Covid-19 positive individuals will be treated the same way as any other respiratory infections and will no longer be given the...

HSO will no longer be issued to Covid-19 patients, says Health Minister

PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 positive individuals will no longer be under Home Surveillance Order (HSO), says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a parliamentary written reply dated July 4, Dzulkefly said the ministry had reviewed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and guidelines on living with Covid-19. ALSO READ: Covid-19: Keep SOP revision to the minimum, govt urged “Covid-19...

Development cost of Padu hub reaches RM85.27mil

PETALING JAYA: The total development cost of the Central Database Hub (Padu) for the implementation period between 2023 and 2025 is RM85.27mil. "This cost includes equipment and ICT software, checking and verification services, publicity services and strategic communications," said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (pic) in a parliamentary written reply dated Thursday (June 27). He said this cost...

Unduk Ngadau contestants help those affected in Penampang floods

KOTA KINABALU: Hyellene Danius took time off her busy schedule to help flood victims in Penampang, 150km away from Tenom where she works as a teacher. The 27-year-old, who was crowned Sabah's 64th Unduk Ngadau in May, said she left Tenom early on Thursday (July 4) morning for Penampang. "I had a photo shoot yesterday which ended...

More tour bus drivers found without licences, positive for drugs, says Loke

PUTRAJAYA: More bus drivers have been found without valid licences and even testing positive for drugs in the ongoing crackdown, says Anthony Loke. The Transport minister said that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) had inspected a few hundred buses so far. "As of last night, 351 tour buses were inspected. "From that number, four drivers were found not...