PONTIAN: All 500 units of Rumah Kasih Johor (RKJ), which is a free housing programme for the poor, will be completed by next year, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. The state housing and local government committee chairman added that as of now, a total of 174 RKJ units have been handed over to recipients since...
SUBANG JAYA: The police have recorded statements from 12 people in the ongoing probe into the murder of a college student here. When contacted Monday (Aug 18), Subang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Wan Azlan Mamat said a motive behind the murder is still being investigated. “It is possible that the suspect involved is a known person (to...
KUALA LUMPUR: Waste management procedures related to rare earth element mining must be ironed out before Malaysia ventures into the industry, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said proper and detailed research must first be carried out. Johari said mining activities, if not managed properly, can...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has started importing live pigs from Sarawak as part of its intervention measures to stabilise supply and prices, with new applications from exporters also in the pipeline, says Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup The Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister said a total of 1,600 live pigs have already arrived at Port Klang...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Climate Change Bill is being reviewed by the Attorney General’s Chambers, and is targeted for tabling later this year, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said they are looking to table it during the next Dewan Rakyat sitting in October. “Once the bill is finalised, we...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all parties not to turn the death of any bullying victim into a political weapon. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said that using the death of a bullying victim for deception and incitement is a completely unacceptable act. "As for social media, we regulate it, but there...
PUTRAJAYA: The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) meeting on Monday (Aug 18) evening will, among other matters, discuss studies by the United Nations University (Tokyo), McKinsey, and JP Morgan's experience on increasing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and enhancing worker productivity, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. The Chief Secretary to the...
PUTRAJAYA: The Sessions Court here has set Sept 19 for mention of a case involving singer Naim Daniel, who was charged with committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at a hotel. Judge M. Kunasundary set the date during a closed-door proceeding when the case came up for mention before her on Monday (Aug 18). Naim Daniel,...
KUALA LUMPUR: The sales of electrified vehicles (xEV), hybrid and battery electric vehicles (BEV) reached a total of 46,403 units last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister (Miti) Liew Ching Tong said this was an increase compared to 35,723 units in 2023. “The increase of xEV sales, specifically BEV, is backed...
China is tracking a rise in Chikungunya virus cases. Learn more about the outbreak and how health officials are responding. Health authorities in China are closely tracking an outbreak of the Chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness that has sparked concern due to its rapid transmission and flu-like symptoms. While the virus is more commonly found in...
