Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments, says Loke

SEPANG: The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence. Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry welcomed the suggestion but noted that further evaluation is necessary before any decision is made. "We need to study the proposal report first. We...

Finance Ministry extends diesel subsidy refund deadline for logistics providers yet to get fleet cards

KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry has extended the refund mechanism for diesel subsidy to eligible logistics vehicle owners who have yet to receive the fleet card, it said in a statement on Friday (Aug 9). The facility is available only to those whose applications have been approved under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 on...

PM’s UAE visit brings in over RM40bil of investments

ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday and Friday (Oct 5 and 6) only lasted about 36 hours, but that short period led to great benefits for the country, especially in terms of foreign investment. Anwar’s packed schedule started on Thursday with a meeting with...

Health Ministry not solely reliant on Pharmaniaga for medicine supplies, says Dr Zaliha

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is not solely dependent on Pharmaniaga Bhd to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicine to health facilities in the country, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said that there was no disruption in medicine supplies at the moment, and said Pharmaniaga was only involved in logistics. “In terms of pharmaceutical services, we...