Dewan Rakyat passes Supply Bill 2025 at policy level, eyes on committee debate next Posted on November 13, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Supply Bill 2025 at the policy level after debates began on October 21. The bill, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister on October 18, was passed by majority voice vote, and debate at the committee level will begin tomorrow till December 3. The Budget 2025 has an allocation of RM421 billion, the largest in history and coordinated strategically with the Madani Economy framework. It is focused on attracting high quality investments, driving business opportunity, project implementation for the people’s welfare and not affect their ability to purchase necessities and services. The Dewan Rakyat will reconvene tomorrow. — Bernama News
After Bangladesh’s extradition request, Malaysia’s Bestinet and founder deny claims of human trafficking of migrant workers Posted on November 6, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Local firm Bestinet Sdn Bhd and its founder Datuk Seri Aminul Islam today denied any claims or implications linking them to human trafficking or money laundering allegations relating to foreign worker recruitment, also denying being part of any illegal practices or misconduct. The denial was… Read More
Religious affairs minister urges caution when delivering speeches related to Prophet Muhammad after probe against lecturer Posted on November 23, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged all parties to exercise caution when delivering speeches, particularly on matters concerning the sanctity of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement uploaded on Facebook, Mohd Na’im said any remarks that could… Read More
MCMC cites track record, service quality in naming U Mobile as second 5G provider Posted on November 6, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — U Mobile Sdn Bhd was chosen as Malaysia’s second 5G network provider based on factors like business and technical plans, complaint records, customer satisfaction, and its track record in infrastructure projects, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). In a statement today, MCMC highlighted… Read More