Be proactive in empowering agro-food sector, King tells govt in royal address

KUALA LUMPUR: The agricultural sector and its players must be empowered, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty urged the government to be proactive in helping smallholders, farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen across the commodity and food supply chain. “The agenda to empower the bumiputra economy through cooperation and support from government companies must...

Number of flood evacuees drops slightly in Sarawak, rises in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: The agricultural sector and its players must be empowered, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty urged the government to be proactive in helping smallholders, farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen across the commodity and food supply chain. “The agenda to empower the bumiputra economy through cooperation and support from government companies must...

Shortage of special needs professionals to be raised with Education Ministry, says Nancy

KUCHING: The shortage of certified professionals to handle programmes for individuals with special needs, particularly autism, will be raised with the Education Ministry (MOE). Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the ministry will discuss and provide recommendations to the MOE to bring this issue before the Cabinet for action. "We at...