Free MyKad chip replacement from Sept 23 to Oct 7

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry will offer free replacement of damaged MyKad chips nationwide starting Tuesday (Sept 23) until Oct 7, in line with the launch of the Budi95 initiative. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the initiative would ensure Malaysians continue to have access to targeted subsidies under Budi95 without disruption. "According to National...

PM Anwar moots awarding projects to police cooperative in lieu of grants

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled support for awarding projects directly to the Royal Malaysia Police Cooperative Bhd (RMPC) under the Home Ministry, as an alternative to providing financial grants. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, stated that such an initiative must be grounded in good governance principles. "We can start with...

Dr Wee recognised for role in helping Malaysian children with passport issues

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has been recognised at the Malaysian American Association (MAA) Hari Raya appreciation and thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday night (April 23) for assisting thousands of Malaysians in the United States. "I am humbled to receive the plaque of appreciation from the MAA alongside Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and...

Citizenship application: Most of the elderly fail Malay language test

KUALA LUMPUR: Most applicants for citizenship among the elderly fail the Malay language proficiency test, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Monday (Oct 23). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Malay language proficiency test is one of the requirements in the application for Malaysian citizenship. "In other countries, their Best Practices require a mastery...