Chew Mei FunKUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — MCA vice-president Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun was on Thursday sworn in as senator for a second term before Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang. Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that Chew will be joining the C …
Read More »General : Syed Mokhtar, Tony Fernandes In Forbes Asia’s Heroes Of Philanthropy List
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary and AirAsia’s head honcho, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, emerged in the Forbes Asia’s latest annual Heroes of Philanthropy list. In a statement Thursday, Forbes Asia said Syed Mokhtar had donated US$ 500 million (RM1.6 bil …
Read More »General : Three Ministers, Three Deputy Ministers In Najib’s New Cabinet
PUTRAJAYA, June 25 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib on Wednesday announced the appointment of three new full ministers and three deputy ministers comprising Barisan Nasional (BN) component party leaders from MCA and Gerakan to be in his cabinet. When announcing the inclusion of the …
Read More »General : Muhyiddin Puzzled Over Delay Of School Project In Bau
BAU (Sarawak), June 25 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was puzzled why the construction of the proposed RM45 million SMK Singai was delayed, although the project was approved under the first rolling plan of the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP). Muhyiddin, who is also Educat …
Read More »General : Stop Issuing Logging Licences, Increase Enforcement To Stop Destruction Of Forests
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) — Stopping the issuing of logging licences and stepping up enforcement of the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172) are some of the proposals given to reduce the destruction of trees and forests in the country. Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (Peka) pres …
Read More »General : Haze: Malaysia Calls For Immediate Action By Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) — Malaysia has called for immediate action by Indonesia to extinguish and prevent further land and forest fires in Central Sumatra, Indonesia, that were responsible for the crossborder haze. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri G. Palanivel said …
Read More »General : 2,290 Traffic Offenders Nabbed In 989 Operations Nationwide
BACHOK, June 25 (Bernama) — Police arrested 2,290 traffic offenders in 989 operations up to yesterday under “Op Warta Khas” conducted throughout the country. Federal police Internal Security and Public Order director, Datuk Seri Salleh Mat Rasid said 50,694 checks were made on driv …
Read More »General : Enough Supply Of Essential Goods During Ramadan – Hasan
KUALA PILAH, June 24 (Bernama) – Consumers are advised against panic buying as there is enough supply of essential goods during Ramadan and Aidilfitri. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek said this assurance was given by manufacturers in a meeting with …
Read More »General : Petron Malaysia Launches Art And Photography Contest For Students
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) — In its strong belief that youths play an essential role in nation-building, Petron Malaysia has launched Vision Petron, its annual national student art and photography competition. Now in its second year, this year’s Vision Petron with the theme ‘J …
Read More »General : Muhyiddin In Sarawak For A Day Visit
KUCHING, Jun 24 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrived here Tuesday for a day visit to Sarawak. Muhyiddin and his wife, Puan Sri Norainee Abdul Rahman, were met on arrival at the Kuching International Airport by Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem and his wife Puan …
Read More »General : “Malaysia Where Love Grows”, Theme For 57th Independence Celebration
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) — “Malaysia Where Love Grows” was today announced as the theme for the country’s 57th Independence or Merdeka Day celebration. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the theme was picked from the song “War …
Read More »General : Indonesia Workers In Malaysia Urged To Use Agencies Recognised By Govt When Deciding To Return Home
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) — Indonesian workers in Malaysia have been reminded to engage the services of agencies or institutions that are recognised by the government when planning to return home. Deputy Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia, Hermono said apart from being legitimate, such se …
Read More »General : Najib Drops Hint Of Imminent Cabinet Reshuffle
SEPANG, June 24 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has dropped hints of an imminent cabinet reshuffle, saying that the launch of KLIA2 here Tuesday might be the last to be attended by Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein as acting Transport Minister. “This might be your …
Read More »General : Malaysia-Tajikistan To Strengthen Bilateral Relations
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Tajikistan have agreed to work closely in various key fields to elevate bilateral relations into a qualitatively new stage. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said both countries recognised the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation and …
Read More »General : Wanita Umno Sets Up ‘Adik Firdaus Fund’
SEREMBAN, June 23 (Bernama) — The Wanita Umno movement today set up the ‘Adik Firdaus Fund’ to assist a handicapped youth who was found in utter neglect in a flat in Taman Semarak, Nilai, near here, on Saturday. Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said the fund was a …
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