KUALA LUMPUR: The industrial sector is encouraged to use high-efficiency electric motors to optimise electricity use, providing savings for industry players. The Energy Commission’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Unit deputy director, Zulkiflee Umar, said that based on previous studies, most electric motors entering Malaysia do not meet the required minimum level of electrical efficiency. "When this component...
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's visit to Brunei on July 20 to personally present the Instrument of Royal Invitation for the Installation of His Majesty as the 17th King of Malaysia to Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah underscores the close relationship between the neighbouring countries. Istana Negara Grand Chamberlain Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini...
PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group Berhad (LBS) held a ceremony today to launch the Bandar Saujana Putra (BSP) flyover, a long-awaited project for the residents of Bandar Saujana Putra and surrounding users. The ceremony was officiated by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Present to witness the auspicious ceremony were Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd chief executive...
TAIPING: The Digital Ministry has provided assurances that amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) will not affect the government's efforts to create a new law to combat online fraud. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said this was because the two acts are entirely different from both technical and legal implementation perspectives. "The amendments...
PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has extended the deadline for submission of tax return forms for the assessment year 2023 for taxpayers who operate businesses to July 15. LHDN clarified that this extension applies to various taxpayer groups: Resident Individuals with businesses, Partnerships, Resident Individuals (knowledgeable/specialised workers/non-citizens in key roles), Non-Resident Individuals (knowledge workers), Organisations...
LONDON: Britain's head of state, King Charles III, officially appointed Labour leader Keir Starmer as prime minister on Friday (July 5) during an audience at Buckingham Palace. A photograph released by the palace showed the monarch shaking hands with Starmer, whose party won a landslide election victory. The king earlier accepted the resignation of Conservative leader...
PETALING JAYA: High-achievers have still failed to obtain spots in the matriculation programme, says Datuk Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong. "It is truly heartbreaking when my office and the person in charge at MCA Youth received calls from helpless parents of those who failed to make it to the matriculation programme today. "When the appeal results were...
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...
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...
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...
