Jordanian crown prince engaged to Saudi national

RIYADH: The Royal Hashemite Court announced the engagement of Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Saudi national Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz al-Saif, on Wednesday in the presence of King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, reported Petra. The engagement took place at the home of […]

Govt studying laws related to anti-hopping

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying laws being used at the state level and court cases in several states involving the implementation of laws related to party hopping. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, said the government is also looking into the models of anti-hopping […]

Motac to continue engaging with industry players for tourism’s survival

PUTRAJAYA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) through ongoing discussions with industry players will continue its efforts to submit views and suggestions in ensuring the survival of the country’s tourism industry. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Motac has been communicating and working closely with arts and culture tourism industry players by listening […]

Post treatment engagement with patients vital

KUCHING: Strong engagement with patients after a completed treatment is vital in preventing a relapse. In pointing this out, National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) Sarawak director Shahriah Saharom said a follow-up programme with patient’s aftercare would foster a sense of acceptance and belonging for the patient to continue fighting for a total recovery. […]

New environmental law if existing requires too many amendments

JOHOR BAHRU: A new environmental law will be formulated if the Environmental Quality Act 1974, which is being reviewed, requires substantial amendments to provide greater enforcement power to the Department of Environment (DOE), said Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin. She said the ministry was currently studying the amendments to […]