PUTRAJAYA: The government has been urged to explain the sudden closure of the Second Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK 2.0), which has affected about 5,000 foreign workers and their employers. They are appealing for a transition period to let them complete pending recalibration matters, and for the government to implement alternatives to avoid adverse effects such as...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's sons have been given a final 30-day extension to declare their assets, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said the former prime minister's sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani were given until mid-September to provide details of their assets, Bernama reported. “This is the final decision and...
KOTA KINABALU: Police have obtained a further seven-day remand order for 13 vocational school students in connection with investigations into the murder of their dormitory mate in Lahad Datu on March 22. Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani granted the application by police after the suspects were brought to the Lahad Datu courthouse at 9.20am on Friday (March...
LABUAN: Local contractors with financial and operational capabilities should be given priority when awarding government contracts, says Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (pic). He said this is important as local contractors are more well-versed and understand the intricacies of building materials supply and pricing. Ahmad cited examples from Labuan projects, where building materials had to...
