KOTA KINABALU, Aug 7 (Bernama) — The Malaysian government is to send representatives of various religions to the Netherlands to handle the funeral arrangements for the victims of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy according to their respective religions. Minister in the Prime Minister&# …
Read More »General : Be Rational, Not Emotional In Considering Boycott Action – Hasan Malik
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) — The people should be rational and not too emotional in considering a boycott of products and brands linked to Israel. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek said the action would have an impact on the chain of business in th …
Read More »General : Air Quality Moderate To Good Nationwide As At 8 Am
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) — Air quality was generally good as at 8 am Thursday in the whole country except for nine places where it was moderate, according to the Department of Environment (DoE). The DoE portal identified Kemaman in Terengganu (with an Air Pollutant Index of 52), Miri in S …
Read More »General : Khir Toyo’s Appeal On Corruption Conviction Fixed On Aug 28
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 (Bernama) — Former Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo’s appeal against his conviction and 12 months jail term for corruption will be heard by the Federal Court on Aug 28. Federal Court corporate communications and international relations head Mohd Aizuddin Zolke …
Read More »General : Kedah Government Calls For Stern Action Against Individual Insulting The King
ALOR SETAR, Aug 6 (Bernama) — The Kedah government wants stern action taken against the owner of the social website Facebook account ‘Chandra Lawan Tetap Lawan’ which insulted the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Sultan Badlishah. State Secretary, Datuk Mohd Puat Mohd Ali …
Read More »General : Agricultural Activities Carried Out At 30 Government Premises
By : Zairulliati Mali PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 (Bernama) — A total of 30 government premises nationwide, including the rooftop of the Agriculture Department and Finance Ministry here, have been turned into roof gardens to plant vegetables as part of a previously launched agriculture campaign. Agricult …
Read More »General : Malaysia Deserves A Seat In UNSC, Says Palestinian Envoy
Dr Anwar al-Agha By Yasmin Ahmad Zukiman KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) — With its strong principle of helping Palestine and other oppressed countries, Malaysia’s bid for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is deserving, said Palestine Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Anw …
Read More »General : China Steps Up Checks Against Ebola
BEIJING, Aug 5 (Bernama) — China is set to step up customs checks at its borders to prevent the spread of the dreaded Ebola virus into the country. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said stricter inspections would be implemented on inbound airlines fr …
Read More »General : Takaful Industry Provides Good Income, Promising Future
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) – The young generation have been encouraged to be involved in the Takaful industry as it provides a good income and promising future, despite beliefs to the contrary. Takaful Ikhlas Bhd’s unit, Usrah Associates Group Agency Manager, Samian Senin said by bein …
Read More »General : 11 Appointed To Education Advisory Council For 2014-2016
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 (Bernama) — Eleven people prominent in various fields have been appointed as members of the National Education Advisory Council (MPPK) for 2014-2016, effective Aug 1. They are Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Pro-Chancellor and former director-general of education Tan Sri Dr A …
Read More »General : Air Quality In Sarawak’s Sri Aman Improves By Noon
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) — The air quality in Sri Aman, Sarawak, improved by noon to the moderate level from unhealthy as at 7 am Monday, according to the Department of Environment (DoE). However, the number of places in the country with air quality at the moderate level jumped from 18 as …
Read More »General : 40,715 Applications For Voter Registration Second Quarter This Year – EC
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 (Bernama) — The Election Commission (EC) has received a total of 40,715 applications for registration as electors during the voter registration exercise the second quarter of this year from April up to June 2014. Of the total, 31,998 applications were for registration of new e …
Read More »General : MH17: Arrangements For Repatriating Remains Will Be Discussed With Next-Of-Kin – Liow
Datuk Seri Liow Tiong LaiKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) — The arrangements for repatriating the remains of Malaysian victims on board the downed Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 will be discussed with the next-of-kin and will be carried out in line with their wishes. Transport Minister Datuk …
Read More »General : 53 Percent Of Inmates In Sabah Prisons Are Foreigners: Sabah Prisons Director
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 4 (Bernama) — About 53 percent of the 6,000 detainees and inmates undergoing sentencing for various offences at six prisons throughout Sabah are foreigners, said Sabah Prisons Director, Ab Basir Mohamad. According to Ab Basir, prisons in Sabah were now filled beyond their ca …
Read More »General : Najib Congratulates National Badminton Doubles Team
Vivian Kah Mun Ho (right) and Khee Eei Woon celebrate their goldKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Monday congratulated Malaysia’s badminton men’s and women’s doubles pairs for winning the fifth and sixth gold medals for Malaysia at the …
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