TAWAU, Aug 14 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a boat that was smuggling about 100kg of turtle skin during an operation at the Siamil waters in Semporna, near here on Saturday. Tawau MMEA chief Capt (Maritime) Anor Jaafar said there were two suspects on the …
Read More »General : Strong Winds, Rough Seas Warning For Next 72 Hours
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Strong winds and rough sea conditions are expected to continue for the next 72 hours with winds over 50kmph and waves rising up to 3.5 metres. According to a statement issued by the Meteorological Department today, thunderstorm activities occurring over waters …
Read More »General : RM27 Million Allocation To Eradicate Dengue – Dr Subramaniam
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 (Bernama) — The Cabinet has approved an additional allocation of RM27 million to intensify the fight against dengue fever for two months, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. “It will enable us to increase staff, use the private sector to assist in fogging …
Read More »General : Sacking Of Five DAP, PKR Exco Members Valid, Consented By Sultan – Selangor MB
SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 (Bernama) — The sacking of five DAP and PKR state executive council (Exco) members, which took effect Tuesday, is valid and has received the consent of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, says Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim. Abdul Khalid said the …
Read More »General : Japan Embassy Offers Master’s Degree Scholarships
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) — The Japanese Embassy on Wednesday offered the Japanese Government Scholarships (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) for its Young Leaders Programme (YLP) 2015 to Malaysian graduates aspiring to further their studies for master’s degree. According to a Japanese Embassy s …
Read More »General : MH17: Victims’ Families Given Choice On Burial Of Bodies
KOTA BAHARU, Aug 13 (Bernama) — The government has given complete freedom to all families of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 crash victims on the funeral and burial rites of their loved ones. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the next-of-ki …
Read More »General : MDTCC Launches Donation Drive For Palestinians
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 (Bernama) — The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (MDTCC) on Wednesday launched a donation drive to raise fund for the Palestinian people. Its minister, Datuk Seri Hasan Malek, said donations for the fund would be collected from the ministry’s staff, …
Read More »General : Abdul Khalid Chairs Exco Meeting With Four Exco Members Only
SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 (Bernama) — Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim today chaired the state executive council meeting at the State Secretariat Building (SUK), here with the attendance of four state executive councillors. Upon arrival at about 9.20 am, he said the latest informati …
Read More »General : Customs Looking For More Tax Advisors For GST
By S. Kisho Kumari KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) — The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will see accountants and tax agents play an important role before and after the new tax regime is implemented on April 1, 2015. The implementation of GST has a wide-ranging implications on businesses and companies are …
Read More »General : Good Air Quality For Most Areas In The Morning
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) — Air quality in most areas in the country was good this morning with only two locations recording moderate Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 7 am. According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) website, the areas were Bakar Arang (Sungai Petani) …
Read More »General : MoU On Marketing ‘Salam Dari Kuala Lumpur’ And ‘Salam Dari Jakarta’ Programmes
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) — The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and the Indonesian news agency, Antara on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), for cooperation in marketing the programmes ‘Salam Dari Kuala Lumpur’ and ‘Salam Dari Jakarta’. Ber …
Read More »General : Good Air Quality Nationwide Except Port Klang, Miri
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) — Good air quality generally through out the country except for Port Klang and Miri which recorded moderate level as at 7am today. According to the Department of Environment’s portal, the Air Pollutant Index (API) for Port Klang was 62 and Miri 52. An API r …
Read More »General : Sultan Of Selangor Advises MAIS, JAIS Against Involvement In Politics
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris ShahSHAH ALAM, Aug 8 (Bernama) — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah advised all quarters at the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) and Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to avoid involvement in the political agenda of any party. Sultan Sh …
Read More »General : Health Ministry Wants Incompetent Solid Waste Contractor Replaced
JOHOR BAHARU, Aug 8 (Bernama) — The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry has been urged to appoint new contractors to carry out solid waste management should the existing ones failed to do the job. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said this was to ensure solid was …
Read More »General : Disruption Of KTM Komuter Service In Central Sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) — There will be disruption in the service of the KTM Komuter in the central sector today due to the derailment of a cargo train. Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Berhad, in a statement here today, said the cargo train, which was heading to Padang Jawa to Chemor, Perak, …
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