BEIJING: More than 5,000 Malaysian students will be sent to China for short-term to long-term courses in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Dubbed a "game changer" for Malaysian TVET, the Deputy Prime Minister said such opportunities would provide Malaysian students with high-tech equipment skills and foster a...
PUTRAJAYA: No contract has been awarded to Asia Mobiliti Technologies in running the Selangor Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) project, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said the cabinet meeting on Wednesday (May 29) was informed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that Asia Mobiliti had only provided "proof of concept." He said this in light of...
KUANTAN: Owners of goods vehicles have been reminded to apply for fleet cards immediately to enjoy subsidised diesel once the government implements the targeted diesel subsidies. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh said around 90,000 fleet cards have been issued and currently 23 categories of goods vehicles qualify for the subsidy. "When the...
KAJANG: A 16-year-old boy who went missing at Broga Hill on Monday (May 27) has been found dead. Sinar Daily reported that the victim's body was found at 2.50pm on Tuesday (May 28) by a search and rescue team, according to Selangor Fire and Rescue Department. The department's director, Wan Md Razali Wan Ismail, stated that the...
PETALING JAYA: Police have confirmed that Bukit Aman CID's Special Investigation Unit (USJT) is investigating celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan (pic), over a social media post involving Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai. Chef Wan had commented on an outfit worn by the Indian actress on the red carpet at the Cannes Film...
PUTRAJAYA: From Oct 1, 2024, all foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia from Singapore will be required to use a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) RFID tag, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister says the RFID tag will cost RM10 for five years. He said this would apply to the entry points at both the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration...
PETALING JAYA: Cases of heart attack, stroke and blood clots which are happening now are not linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pic). The former Health director-general said the period since the vaccine's last use in the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme had long exceeded the time frame for any potential...
KUALA LUMPUR: Let the authorities investigate the issue involving the Selangor government contract with a company linked to Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister emphasised that any investigation on the matter involving the state government contract awarded to Asia Mobility Technologies Sdn Bhd, founded by Yeoh’s husband, must...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has issued a strong condemnation of the recent Israeli attacks on Palestinian territories, highlighting a severe escalation in violence that has resulted in significant civilian casualties. In a statement released Monday (May 27), the ministry reported that Israeli forces had targeted several Palestinian encampments in Tal as-Sultan, Jabalia, Nuseirat, and Gaza...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is set to introduce a new dimension to its sukuk issuance through the 'wakalah bil-khadamat’ structure, as part of Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to bolster the investment ecosystem in the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. "We plan to finalise this sukuk by 2025 as we work to complete all required...
