Maintain existing harmony

LIMBANG: Malaysians of diverse races and religions must always remain firmly united and maintain the existing harmony. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Deputy Minister of Rural Development Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said racial or religious issues should not be harped on as they could cause tension, anger and fight between […]

RM1 mln for new drainage system at Kpg Patiambun

LIMBANG: A sum of RM1 million has been allocated to build a new drainage system in Kampung Patiambun here. Deputy Minister of Rural Development II Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, through the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) yesterday (Oct 18), said RM800,000 has been approved by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and another RM200,000 […]

Longer jail term, stiffer fines, lower alcohol limit

Senate passes Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara today passed the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2020 to improve the level of road safety and ensure the welfare and well-being of Malaysians. The Bill tabled by Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah was approved with the support of the majority of the Senate […]

No ceiling price for domestic flight tickets to avoid manipulation

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not set any ceiling price for domestic flights from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak, to avoid manipulation by airlines, Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah said today. According to him, a study conducted by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) found that most civil aviation authorities in other countries do not […]

Safety measures observed during students’ chartered flights

KUCHING: The Transport Ministry assured full safety measures were implemented during chartered flights for students returning to Sarawak. Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah gave the assurance in response to certain quarters which accused the government of being lacklustre in implementing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in transporting students back to their respective hometowns. According to […]