Author: Bernama

School syllabus cannot be changed frequently

SHAH ALAM: The school syllabus developed by the Education Ministry (MOE) has its cycle and cannot be changed every year, Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said. He said that developing a new syllabus also requires in-depth study involving many experts and experienced and capable teachers. “This is not

GTA to focus on convincing young voters

LANGKAWI: Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) will be focusing on convincing young and new voters on the current political situation in the country in facing the upcoming 15th General Election. Its founding chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said this was because this group of voters might not be used to the

Qualified local contractors to get national development project opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today assured qualified local contractors that they will get the best opportunity to develop national projects. Thus, Ismail Sabri refuted various allegations that the allocation of development expenditure of RM95 billion in the 2023 Budget will only benefit certain parties. “The

Tax policies key to encouraging corporations to embrace ESG

KUALA LUMPUR: Tax policies and strategies must play a role in encouraging corporations to embrace and implement environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He noted that Malaysia has adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes priorities to reduce greenhouse

Syed Saddiq urged to apologise over allegations

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) has called on Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman to publicly apologise to UMNO and BN over his allegations that UMNO members disrupted his ceramah (talk) in Muar on Sunday. Johor BN operations director for the 15th General Election

Cannabis-based medication can be registered if proven safe, effective

SERDANG: The Health Ministry (MOH) will allow registrations for cannabis-based medication if there is solid evidence the product can be used safely and effectively to treat patients, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said. He said that the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR) under the National Health Institute was conducting reviews and

8 items listed under Deepavali Maximum Price Scheme

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has listed eight items under the Deepavali 2022 Maximum Price Scheme. Its secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof, in a statement today, informed that the maximum price scheme which would take effect from Oct 20 to 26 included imported boned

Malaysia, China keen to complete Singapore-Kunming Railway Project

JAKARTA: Malaysia and China are both keen to complete the Singapore-Kunming Rail Link (SKRL) project so that the countries in the ASEAN region can benefit from an efficient public transport system in passenger or cargo services. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong stated this at the 21st ASEAN-China

3 state assemblies dissolved for simultaneous state polls with GE15

KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang, Perlis and Perak are now confirmed holding their respective state elections simultaneously with the 15th general election (GE15) following the dissolution of the 14th Parliament on Oct 10. It follows the move by Pahang and Perlis to dissolve their respective State Legislative Assemblies (DUN) on Oct 14