Allocation MOU would be done by now if not delayed by Opposition, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The issues surrounding the memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning the allocation for Opposition MPs could have been resolved earlier had the matter not been unnecessarily prolonged, said Fahmi Fadzil. According to the Communications Minister, the Federal Government has consistently reached out to the Opposition since March 2023. However, he said the Opposition bloc has delayed progress...

Selangor and Kedah aim to improve infrastructure development through collaboration

SHAH ALAM: Kedah and Selangor Mentris Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Selangor Utility Corridor (Kusel) and Utiliti Infra Darul Aman (UiDA). Kusel managing director Khairul Azmi Misran signed for Selangor, whilst UiDA chief executive officer Ahmad Taufik Radzi inked...

Draft MOU on allocation for Opposition MPs ready for submission, says Fadillah

PUTRAJAYA: The draft memorandum of understanding on allocation distribution to Opposition MPs has been finalised and is now ready for submission, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said that he had instructed the draft to be delivered to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, the Perikatan Nasional chief whip. "I will forward the draft agreement to...

Sabah, AirAsia ink MOU to bring state’s tourism industry to new level

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah and AirAsia have inked a strategic partnership that is aimed at connecting the state with most countries in Asia as well as Oceania in the next five years. Under the partnership with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), the AirAsia Group aims to potentially launch 14 new domestic and international routes including Kota Kinabalu-Bandar...

Mindef hands over LOA to acquire second batch of littoral mission ships

ANKARA: The Defence Ministry has handed over the letter of agreement (LOA) for the purchase of the second batch of three littoral mission ships (LMS) to Turkiye defence company Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM). Ministry deputy secretary-general (development) Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail handed the document to STM general manager Ozgur Guleryuz here on Monday (June 10). ALSO READ:...

Malaysia-China pledge commitment to joint research in Science, Tech and Innovation, says Mosti

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China have pledged a commitment to collaborate in research through the Second Malaysia-China Joint Research Project Group, focusing on key areas such as energy storage technology and human vaccines. Additionally, the focus also includes space technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced materials technology. Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) in a statement here...

MIDA, a vital instrument to remove obstacles for prospective investors – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) plays an instrumental investment facilitator role in removing obstacles for prospective investors, said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He noted that MIDA, which was established in 1967, has now transformed into Malaysia’s key investment promotion and marketing agency, a strategic move...

China will support Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan, says Anwar

NANNING: China will support Putrajaya's efforts to implement the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). "China will support the Malaysian government to implement NIMP 2030," said Anwar in a press conference at Nanning Marriott Hotel on Sunday (Sept 17) after a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. NIMP...

Malaysia, China sign three MOUs worth nearly RM20bil

NANNING: Malaysia and China have inked three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) worth RM19.84bil. The first MOU, worth RM15bil, was inked between Citaglobal Bhd and Shanghai Sus Environment on exploring the potential collaboration for developing waste to energy power plants primarily in Malaysia. ALSO READ: M'sia recorded RM132.6bil in approved investments for first half of 2023, says Tengku Zafrul The...

Stateless issue in Sabah: Suhakam renews MoU with its counterparts in Indonesia and Philippines

KOTA KINABALU: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to find a long-term solution to the stateless issue in Sabah between Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) and its Indonesian and Philippine counterparts, has been renewed for another five years. The document inked at a ceremony in Semporna on Thursday (Sept 7) with Indonesian Human Rights National Commission...