KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to provide motorcycle lanes on all Federal roads due to the high costs involved, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister said that a detailed study would precede any future implementations should the necessity arise. However, he added that the government has allocated RM20mil to upgrade existing motorcycle lanes...
PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform, particularly given the long-standing moratorium on tobacco tax hikes. Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices. The country...
KUALA LUMPUR: The opposition has proposed the establishment of a national corporation to oversee and accelerate the development of Malaysia’s rare earth mining industry. At a press conference in Parliament today, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin said the proposed corporation – wholly owned by the federal government – could work closely with state governments to tap into the...
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 medical officer positions will receive offer letters for permanent appointments by Aug 18. In a statement, the health ministry said that all candidates who accept the offer will begin reporting for duty in phases from Oct 2 at the ministry’s facilities nationwide. “Permanent appointments must be implemented in stages...
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court will rule on Aug 13 whether the attorney-general (AG) may appeal against leave granted to Najib Razak to pursue judicial review proceedings aimed at enforcing a former king’s house arrest decree. Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan confirmed the matter when contacted today. On July 9, a three-member bench chaired by Chief Judge of Malaya...
PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says he is open to rejoining the government, but only if the role allows him to serve with clear purpose and impact. Appearing on the “Apa Cerita?” podcast, Khairy said he was currently enjoying his post-political career, but the idea of serving the country remains close to his heart. “I am...
KUALA LUMPUR: A wushu coach was today sentenced to 13 years in jail for sexually assaulting one of his students three years ago. Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar handed down the sentence on Gjeblehim Bong after ruling that the defence failed to raise a reasonable doubt to the prosecution’s case. She also ordered him to be whipped four times. The...
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested seven foreigners, including two women, to assist in an investigation into the murder of a man in Bandar Sentosa, Klang, on June 20. South Klang deputy police chief Kamalariffin Aman Shah said the suspects, aged between 20 and 34, were arrested in Klang following a report lodged on July 23. He said the...
PETALING JAYA: A restaurant in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan, was ordered to close for 14 days after it allegedly served a woman an asam boi drink which had a small frog in it. The health ministry’s food safety and quality division inspected the restaurant last Friday and found that it failed to meet food safety standards, Berita Harian...
PETALING JAYA: An NGO has slammed Maran PAS Youth information chief Salman Al Farisi’s analogy comparing women leaders to animals, saying that Islam uplifts and honours women’s leadership. Pertubuhan Generasi Aspirasi Pemimpin Wanita Malaysia (GAP.MY) said such statements are a blatant manifestation of patriarchal thinking that has no place in a civilised and inclusive society. It pointed out...
