No tolerance for abuse in military schools, says Defence Minister Khaled Posted on January 6, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The Defence Ministry will not compromise with any form of abuse including bullying and ragging in any military learning institution under its purview. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said any allegation of abuse will be investigated and given serious attention. “If guilty, the individual will be subjected to stern disciplinary action,” he told Bernama in a Whatsapp message in response to an allegation made by an MP about bullying and ragging involving students in a military learning institution in the capital. The MP made a post on Facebook on Jan 3 claiming that there was a bullying incident involving several students that endangered their lives. He also claimed that the students’ parents faced obstacles in exposing the truth and urged the authorities to conduct an immediate investigation. — Bernama News
FT minister: KLCC photo touts won’t be there if there are no buyers Posted on December 17, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Authorities are already acting against the photo touts operating in the vicinity of KLCC but their efforts will not be effective unless the public also play their part, said Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) said she observed during… Read More
PM Anwar to join Apec leaders’ informal dialogue, meet with Japan counterpart, Hong Kong chief executive Posted on November 16, 2024 LIMA, Nov 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the Apec Leaders’ Informal Dialogue and deliver an intervention on the penultimate day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW). In addition, the prime minister will hold bilateral meetings with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru… Read More
MACC nabs eight, including agency director, in alleged vehicle licence bribery bust Posted on January 9, 2025 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested eight individuals, including a government agency director and three company directors, on suspicion of involvement in bribery related to the approval of Commercial Vehicle Licences (LKP) without meeting required conditions. According to MACC sources, the suspects, aged between their… Read More