Govt to continue with policies to increase income, purchasing power of B40 group
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue with policies and strategies to increase income and purchasing power of the people, especially the poor households in the B40 group, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. He said the government would also strive to improve their access to basic necessities including education, health and housing. “…and […]
‘Lockdown’ move no longer apt
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to reopen more economic sectors was done as the ‘lockdown’ move is no longer apt and feared to have more implications, including on mental health, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. He said the reopening of the sectors not only can expedite the economic recovery process but would […]
Proposed agreement between gov’t, opposition still in discussions
KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed memorandum of understanding between the government and the opposition on institutional transformation is still at the discussion level, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said. In this regard, he said a joint statement will be issued later today once discussions on the matter are concluded. “We are confident there […]
Transformation of parliament and govt administration, a good start
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed the announcement of the prime minister on offering to transform the Parliament and government administration and described it as a good start. However, Anwar who is also PKR president said the discussion was still going on to find the best common starting point to combat […]
Umno leaves it to wisdom of PM to steer nation
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno is leaving it to the wisdom of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to make the appropriate decisions in steering the country’s administration. Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a post on his official Facebook today said this included the formation of the Cabinet and the appointment of […]
Cinemas allowed to operate, open to fully vaccinated individuals from Thursday (Sept 9)
KUALA LUMPUR: Cinemas in states that are in Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) will be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity beginning Thursday (Sept 9), with only those who have completed their Covid-19 vaccination allowed to enter the halls. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a statement today […]
Phase One BKC payments to begin on Sept 6
KUALA LUMPUR: The Phase One payments of the Special COVID-19 Assistance (BKC) will be credited to the recipients’ accounts starting Sept 6. The payments will be made in stages and are expected to be completed on Sept 10. Announcing the matter in a statement today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said a total […]
Ministers, deputy ministers sworn in before Agong
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 30 Cabinet ministers and 37 deputy ministers were sworn in before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara here today. Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah was in attendance. The new Cabinet line-up under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s […]
PM in quarantine as Covid-19 close contact
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob began self-quarantine today for having been a close contact of a Covid-19 patient and is unable to attend the swearing-in of ministers. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement that Ismail Sabri will not attend the swearing-in of ministers and deputy ministers today before […]
New cabinet to be sworn in tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 31 ministers and 38 deputy ministers in the new Cabinet will take their oath of office, loyalty and secrecy at the Istana Negara tomorrow (Aug 30). The ceremony, to be held before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, is scheduled to commence at 2.30pm. The Cabinet […]
