Turkmenistan, Central Asian countries keen to engage with Asean, says Wisma Putra

KUALA LUMPUR: Turkmenistan, along with other Central Asian countries, have expressed a keen interest in engaging with Asean. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sept 10), Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the message was conveyed to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan during his meeting with his Turkmen counterpart, Rashid Meredov, who is also vice...

Senior docs’ arrest: Health Ministry assures MACC of full cooperation

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will give its full cooperation to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in the investigation of three senior doctors detained in Penang recently. The ministry said in a statement Wednesday (Sept 4) it had taken note of the arrests, allegedly linked to a cartel involved in falsifying Social Security Organisation (Socso) disability claims. ALSO...

Sports event strengthens cooperation between law enforcement

MELAKA: Organising sports between law enforcement agencies can strengthen cooperation among personnel to maintain the security of participating countries, says Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He highlighted this during the 35th Rujirawongse Cup Rugby Championship between the police and the Thai police held at Hang Jebat Stadium on Thursday (Aug 15). "I believe RTP's...

Brief assemblymen on status of development projects, Hajiji remind officers

KOTA KINABALU: District Officers (DOs), Assistant District Officers (ADOs) and Municipal Council presidents are reminded to give full cooperation to elected representatives and update them on the status of development projects in their respective areas. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said some assemblymen have complained about not being informed on projects approved and allocations given...

Fadillah arrives in Peru for Apec energy ministers’ meeting

LIMA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof arrived here on Wednesday (Aug 14) to attend the Energy Ministers’ Meeting (EMM) under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec). Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, was met on arrival at the Jorge Chàvez International Airport by Mohamed Shahiran Mohamed Shah, Chargé d'Affaires of...

Malaysia-Iran cooperation will not be influenced by foreign parties, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) has emphasised that Malaysia-Iran cooperation will remain free of foreign interference, focusing solely on the mutual benefit and prosperity of both nations. In a Facebook post, Anwar said he conveyed this message during a telephone conversation with Iranian President-elect Dr Masoud Pezeshkian earlier on Wednesday (July 17). "Our...

Zahid’s visit to China to have positive impact on national TVET landscape

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's official visit to China from May 22 to June 1 is expected to bring about a positive impact on the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) landscape in Malaysia. National Association of Skilled Workers secretary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan said this is because Ahmad Zahid...

Malaysia-China pledge commitment to joint research in Science, Tech and Innovation, says Mosti

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China have pledged a commitment to collaborate in research through the Second Malaysia-China Joint Research Project Group, focusing on key areas such as energy storage technology and human vaccines. Additionally, the focus also includes space technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced materials technology. Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) in a statement here...

Education Ministry to cooperate in probe into death of college student in Lahat Datu

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will fully cooperate in the investigation into the death of a vocational college student who was found dead in a dormitory with injuries and bruises on his body on Friday (March 22). The ministry said on Saturday (March 23) that it would not compromise with bullying in all educational institutions under its...

Hadi ready to cooperate with Bukit Aman in probe into Simpang Jeram campaign speech

PETALING JAYA: PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang is ready to cooperate with the police after receiving a call from Bukit Aman on Monday (Aug 28) morning pertaining to his speech during the Simpang Jeram, Johor by-election campaign, says his political secretary Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman. Mohd Syahir said the police wanted to obtain information...