KUALA LUMPUR: The government is taking proactive steps to curb the escalating trend of violent crimes, scams and other social issues that are plaguing communities across the nation, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said with the rapid rise of digital and communication technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years,...
KUALA LUMPUR: All machinery of the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and other enforcement agencies, from the central to the district level, have been mobilised to flood-hit areas to assist in the evacuation of victims to temporary relief centres (PPS). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said coordination between Nadma and the agencies...
SEPANG: Two hundred students are heading to China to gain valuable TVET (technical and vocational education and training) exposure. The students will be heading to one of eight TVET institutions for a learning experience of two weeks and more under the Malaysia-China Youth TVET programme (MCYTT). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who sent...
MELAKA: Some 622 tahfiz students are currently undergoing training in the aviation industry and efforts will be taken by the government to have them employed by Boeing and Airbus, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said these tahfiz students were now training under the TVET programme while 17 of the seniors...
KLUANG: With polling in the Mahkota by-election less than two days away, Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged unity government component parties to maintain their cordial ties. The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Umno president, said there should not be any statements issued that could hurt the feelings of others. ALSO...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet meeting two weeks ago has, in principle, approved the recognition of the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) levels 6, 7, and 8 as equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said this is part of the Madani government's efforts to further strengthen tahfiz institutions...
LIANYUNGANG: With most crimes today often committed by international syndicates, countries must recognise this as a common threat and work hand-in-hand to combat it, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that national efforts alone would not be enough to combat transnational crime; it demands strong international collaboration. Law enforcement agencies,...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told the High Court here that Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had lied to the public when he called the former premier "Mahathir anak lelaki Iskandar Kutty". The former prime minister, who testified in a lawsuit he initiated against the current Deputy Prime Minister for alleged defamation, said that...
KUALA LUMPUR: Aware that its position in the unity government is constantly questioned, Umno has reiterated its pledge to cease political cooperation, should Islam and its struggle for the Malay agenda be compromised, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said that despite assurances being made time and again, certain parties continued to...
KUALA LUMPUR: Winning the Nenggiri state seat is crucial to prevent Umno from becoming insignificant in Kelantan, says Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He stated that even a win by a single vote was still a victory and instructed that all lawful means should be employed to achieve this in Nenggiri. Ahmad Zahid mentioned...
