Onn Hafiz promises ‘no Bangsa Johor will be left behind’ in state Budget 2025 Posted on November 21, 2024 By serv JOHOR BARU, Nov 20 — Johor’s Budget 2025, set to be presented tomorrow with the theme ‘Maju Johor, Rakyat Sejahtera’, will focus on six key pillars of the ‘Agenda Maju Johor’, Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said. He said the Budget will address vital aspects such as economic development, education, healthcare, affordable housing and infrastructure, as well as efforts to strengthen religious values and ensure a competitive future for youths. “This presentation is not just a Budget, but a plan and implementation of initiatives aimed at creating a brighter future. “Every initiative is designed to ensure that no Bangsa Johor is left behind,” he said in a Facebook post. The tabling of the Budget can be viewed live on his official Facebook page at 9.30am. — Bernama News
Over 800 death row sentences commuted to life imprisonment under new Act, says Azalina Posted on November 7, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — More than 800 death row inmates in Malaysia have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment under the new Death Penalty and Life Imprisonment Review Act 2023. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said 866 individuals… Read More
Sarawak state assembly tightens rules: Standing Orders amended to ensure accuracy in legislative proceedings Posted on November 13, 2024 KUCHING, Nov 12 — The Sarawak state legislative assembly today passed a ministerial motion to amend its Standing Orders, which emphasises on ensuring the accuracy of information referenced during assembly proceedings. Tabled by Sarawak’s Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the motion was… Read More
Seven-month-old baby dies in babysitter’s care; teen drowns at Nilai waterfall in separate incidents Posted on November 8, 2024 SEREMBAN, Nov 7 (Bernama) — A seven-month-old baby boy died while under the care of his babysitter at the KLIA Quarters residential area here yesterday. Nilai district police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim confirmed that authorities were alerted to the incident by the KLIA Quarters Health Clinic at around 12.45… Read More