KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) — Datuk Zulkefli Salleh has been appointed general manager of the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) while his deputy, Datuk Zakaria Abdul Wahab, replaces him as editor-in-chief effective Tuesday. The appointments were announced by BERNAMA chairman Datuk Abd …
Read More »General : Strong Winds, Rough Seas Expected Until Friday
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) — Strong northeasterly winds and rough seas in the waters, off Sabah, interior areas, West Coast and Kudat, Labuan and Miri in Sarawak are expected to continue until Friday. Malaysian Meteorology Department, in a statement Tuesday, said the condition was due to ty …
Read More »General : Al-Quran Should Be Main Reference In Quality Islamic Management – Dr Mahathir
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 (Bernama) — The Al-Quran should be used as the main reference so that there will be quality in the handling of matters pertaining to Islam, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said the failure of a handful of Muslims in carrying out an Islamic way of life of …
Read More »General : Three Take Oath As Senators
Zali Mat YasinKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) — Two people were sworn in as senators for the first time and another took the oath of office for a second term in the Dewan Negara, Monday. Melaka UMNO Youth chief, Zali Mat Yasin and MCA national organising secretary Datuk Yoo Wei How were sworn in …
Read More »General : Immigration Department Revokes Passports Of Blogger, Political Activist
Datuk Mustafa IbrahimPUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 (Bernama) — The Immigration Department has revoked the Malaysian international passports of controversial blogger Alvin Tan and political activist Ali Abdul Jalil with immediate effect, said director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim. He said an official lette …
Read More »General : Perak Table RM1.05 Billion Deficit Budget For 2015
IPOH, Dec 8 (Bernama) — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir on Monday tabled a RM1.05 billion deficit budget for 2015 that focused on five main areas for continuous development, wellbeing of the people and to promote economic growth. The Menteri Besar said of the total, RM707. …
Read More »General : Malaysia, Switzerland Have High Trade, Cooperation Potential – Adnan
From Adnan Jahaya BASEL, Dec 8 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Switzerland have great potential to strengthen bilateral relations, including cooperation in new areas, says Malaysian Ambassador to Switzerland, Datuk Mohd Noor Zulkephli. This included the fields of reserach and innovation, besides stre …
Read More »General : Retention Of Sedition Act, Not To Obstruct Democracy Or Oppress Opposition – Najib
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak stressed that the Sedition Act 1948 was retained not to obstruct democracy or oppress the opposition but to ensure that there was no conflict between the various races and religions in the country. He said the decision was …
Read More »General : PM Outlines Four Things That Need Special Focus For 2015
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has outlined four things that need to be given serious attention and greater focus by civil servants including staff of the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) to face the challenges and threats in 2015. The four things …
Read More »General : Sultan Nazrin Shah To Be Enthroned As 35th Sultan Of Perak On May 6 Next Year
IPOH, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Sultan Nazrin Shah is to be enthroned as the 35th Sultan of Perak on May 6 next year at the Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar. Perak Dewan Negara secretary Datuk Ayop Hashim said that upon the advice of the Perak Dewan Negara, which met on Nov 22, Sultan Nazrin Shah h …
Read More »General : Foreign Missionaries Must Undergo Police Vetting Before Giving Lectures In Malaysia
By Nur Natasha Aida Ismail & Nurrul Huda Ahmad Lutfi KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Missionaries from abroad must undergo police vetting for green light to give lectures in Malaysia. This is to ensure extreme beliefs, including those with militant elements do not spread in the country, sa …
Read More »General : Japan Sees Flourishing Ties With Malaysia
By Azzah Mohamad KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Japan is optimistic that its ties with Malaysia will continue to flourish with increasing contacts at the highest level, said Japan’s Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Makio Miyagawa. He said the exchange of visits by the prime ministers reflected …
Read More »General : Ahmad Shabery Visits Ailing Veteran Actor Mustapha Maarof In Hospital
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek today visited ailing veteran actor Datuk Mustapha Maarof at the Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital here. He spent about 30 minutes with the 79-year-old actor whose full name is Mustapha Azahari Ma …
Read More »General : More Stable Internet For Train Passengers In 3 Years – Ahmad Shabery
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Within three years, inter-city train passengers are expected to enjoy more stable internet access of at least, 3G speed. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said this was in line with the improvement being carried out by the gov …
Read More »General : Government To Ease Financial Burden Of People If World Oil Prices Rise – Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — The government will take steps to ease the financial burden of the people if world oil prices rise drastically, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The prime minister said the recently introduced controlled flotation of fuel prices would benefit the people as the f …
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