SEPANG, Nov 7 (Bernama) — The Pilgrims Fund Board (Tabung Haji) has advised depositors to update their account passbooks and personal information to facilitate receipt of the letter of offer of haj pilgrimage next year. The letter of offer would be sent beginning next month, said Tabung Haji c …
Read More »General : 1Malaysia Media Cycling Event In PD On Monday
PORT DICKSON, Nov 7 (Bernama) — A cycling event is to be held here on Monday to further promote Port Dickson as a tourist town, according to the Negeri Sembilan Tourism Board. Its general manager, Baharudin Jali, said today 60 people had already signed up for the 1Malaysia Media Cycling Progra …
Read More »General : Melaka JPJ Offers Free Car Windscreen Tint Inspection
MELAKA, Nov 7 (Bernama) — The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) is offering a free service for motorists to check their vehicle windscreen and window tint to ensure that it meets the specifications. Director Azaharuldin Abdullah said the free inspection was available at the Bukit Katil JP …
Read More »General : UTP Signs MoU With Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
From left Prof Dr Abdul Rashid Abd Aziz, UTP Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research & Innovation, Datuk Ir (Dr) Abdul Rahim Hashim, Prof Dr M Sam Mannan and Dr Dimitris Lagoudas.Pic Couertesy of UTPSERI ISKANDAR, Nov 7 (Bernama) — Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has signed a memorandum of un …
Read More »General : Search Resumes For Two Indonesians Missing During Mud Flood In Cameron Highlands
CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Nov 7 (Bernama) — The search resumed early today for two Indonesian nationals missing since Wednesday during the mud flood in Cameron Highlands that has claimed three lives. Pahang Fire and Rescue Service deputy director Morni Mamat said rescuers, with the help of four sniff …
Read More »General : Jakim Reprimands Organiser Of ‘I Want To Touch A Dog’ Campaign
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) — The Islamic Development Department Malaysia (Jakim), in reprimanding the organiser of the ‘I Want To Touch A Dog’ today, advised those involved to never again organise programmes that touch on the sensitivities of Muslims. Jakim Director-General Datuk O …
Read More »General : Government Formulating New Act On Animal Welfare – Tajuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) — Since 2011, the agriculture and agro-based industry ministry has been involved in formulating a new act which focuses on animal welfare, says deputy minister Datuk Tajuddin Abdul Rahman. He said in this regard, the draft of the new act was submitted to the Attor …
Read More »General : PDRM To Be In Probe Team At MH17 Crash Site
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will be part of the Malaysian team to carry out investigations at the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine. Acting Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said he was really …
Read More »General : State Governments Advised To Offer Incentives To Lure Creative Industry Players
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) — State governments are advised to offer some incentives to lure international creative industry players to make films or dramas which can help promote the states. Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the incentives which could …
Read More »General : Malaysia Wants UN To Strengthen Its Programmes Of Assistance To Palestinians
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) — Malaysia has urged the United Nations (UN) to strengthen its programmes of assistance to mitigate the sufferings of the Palestinians and residents of the occupied Syrian Golan, through adequate resources and effective operational activities. Malaysia’s Per …
Read More »General : Malaysia, Netherlands Pledge To Find Perpetrators Of MH17 Crash
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 (Bernama) — Malaysia and the Netherlands pledged to continue working closely together to bring the perpetrators of the Flight MH17 crash to justice. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said it was the commitment that both governments had agreed on, and now it was time to …
Read More »General : Civil Servants Must Explain The GST To The Public
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 5 (Bernama) – The 1.52 million civil servants must act as government spokesman by explaining the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April next year. Director-General of Public Service Department (PSD) Tan Sri Mohamad Zabidi Zainal said the civil servants m …
Read More »General : Rutte Describes Flight To KL With MAS As “Best Connection”
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 (Bernama) — Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte flew into Malaysia on Wednesday for his one-day official visit on Malaysia Airlines flight MH19, describing the airline as the “best connection” between Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur. MH19 is the new call sign for the …
Read More »General : Netherlands PM Rutte Arrives For One-day Malaysia Visit
SEPANG, Nov 5 (Bernama) — Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrived today for a one-day official visit to Malaysia that will see him mainly discuss the latest developments on the downing of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17. Rutte flew in by MAS Flight MH19 to the KL International Airpor …
Read More »General : Dengue Cases Expected To Increase At Year-End – Subramaniam
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) — There will be a spike in dengue cases at the end of this year due to the factor of weather and serotype changes of the virus, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam said today. He said it was predicted that Malaysia would be facing the monsoon season soon f …
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