KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has removed 2,354 deepfake items and 46,966 pieces of false content over a three-year period since Jan 1, 2022, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday (Oct 22). Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said that from Jan 1, 2022, to Oct 15 this year, the MCMC...
PETALING JAYA: The Madani government has increased Sabah’s allocation to RM17bil for 2025 and 2026, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said Federal spending for Sabah has continued to rise, covering state grants, agency operating costs, fuel subsidies and development. “The Madani government has increased allocations for Sabah to RM17bil for 2025 and 2026,” he...
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM4.3mil has been allocated this year for the maintenance and repair of 115 Community Development Department (Kemas) preschools and nurseries in Sarawak, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Monday (Oct 13). Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said that 20 new projects for the construction of Kemas preschools...
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Johor MPs have called on fellow lawmakers to support the passage of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 when it is brought for the second and third readings in the Dewan Rakyat. "We urge all Members of Parliament and stakeholders to support the passage of this Bill. The future of work is changing, and...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat erupted in laughter after a lighthearted exchange when a curious MP posed a question on Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s "round-neck outfit." Citing the Standing Orders on dress code for MPs, Datuk Rosol Wahid, the Hulu Terengganu MP from Perikatan, questioned if Azalina’s outfit met the required dress code, noting that...
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans for Malaysia to hold Formula 1 (F1) races soon, says Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. She told the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Aug 21) that this was due to the high costs associated with hosting the race. The motorsports calendar was already packed, she added.
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifth-generation (5G) jets from France, the United States or Russia will be considered for procurement as part of efforts to replace Malaysia’s current jets by 2040, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin said this would be considered if the delivery of F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait takes too...
KUALA LUMPUR: A National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang programme was held at the main lobby of Parliament on Tuesday (Aug 19) in conjunction with the upcoming 68th National Day celebration. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi launched the programme. Ahmad Zahid also presented the Jalur Gemilang to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri...
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent arrest of 10 individuals, including five senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, for suspected involvement in a smuggling syndicate was made possible as graft busters can now investigate without interference, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said there would be no cover-ups or compromise, stressing that any infiltration of security and...
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...
