Sarawak civil servants to receive two months’ salary as financial assistance, says Abang Johari Posted on November 21, 2024 By serv KUCHING, Nov 20 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) equivalent to two months’ salary for state civil servants, to be paid next month. He said the BKK payment would be based on the basic salary for Nov 2024. Additionally, he… Read more
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,… Read more
Federal laws take precedence in Sarawak’s oil and gas dispute, experts assert (VIDEO) Posted on November 21, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The federal government’s position on oil and gas (O&G) resources off Sarawak’s shores remains grounded in the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA), which grants Petronas full ownership and exclusive rights to all petroleum resources in Malaysia, both onshore and offshore. This claim has come under… Read more
I won’t step down as Sabah Umno chief, says Bung Posted on November 21, 2024 By serv KOTA KINABALU, Nov 20 — Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said he will not entertain calls for him to step down as Sabah Umno chief over his corruption case and declared he would continue to lead the party’s state chapter. The Kinabatangan MP was urged to resign as Sabah Umno… Read more
Retail prices of RON97, RON95, diesel remain unchanged from November 21 to 27 Posted on November 21, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged, at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively, from Nov 21 to 27. The Ministry of Finance in a statement today said that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also remain at… Read more
Two Malaysians hurt in Singapore crash on Seletar Expressway, one in critical condition following collision with trailer; driver arrested for careless driving Posted on November 20, 2024 By serv SINGAPORE, Nov 19 –– Two Malaysians are receiving treatment at a hospital in Singapore after their motorcycle was involved in a collision with a trailer lorry on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Monday night. The motorcycle pillion rider, Muhammad Hairul Nizam Soyod, 35, is currently in the intensive care unit… Read more
IGP: House arrest bill requires careful study and fine-tuning for effective implementation, public safety Posted on November 20, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 –– The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have expressed their hope that the new house arrest bill proposed by the government will be studied and fine-tuned to ensure an orderly implementation and guarantee public safety. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the new Act… Read more
Over 6,000 cops faced disciplinary action for misconduct from 2020 until September this year, says DIGP Posted on November 20, 2024 By serv KUANTAN, Nov 19 –– A total of 6,646 senior and junior police officers have faced disciplinary action for various offences from 2020 until September this year, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay He said these included dismissal (613 individuals), demotion (120), pay reduction (68), forfeiture… Read more
Commonwealth Student Governance Summit at Limkokwing University champions TVET overhaul to make it more appealing Posted on November 20, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17, 2024 — The Commonwealth Student Governance Summit (CSGS) 2024 witnessed youth leaders and educators urging for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) — often perceived as less prestigious than traditional academic pathways—to be made more appealing to students and parents. The Commonwealth Student Governance Summit… Read more
MAHB, CAAM, airlines partner to boost KLIA efficiency with new collaboration platform Posted on November 20, 2024 By serv SEPANG, Nov 19 — The Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) initiative at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was officially launched today. Implemented earlier this year, it is aimed at driving long-term efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence across the airport. The initiative involves the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and… Read more