Malaysia records 26 mln tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Nov 15
KUALA LUMPUR: Singaporeans head the list of 26 million tourist arrivals to the country according to the Immigration Department’s latest statistics recorded from Jan 1 to Nov 15 this year. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he hoped tourist arrivals will continue to increase following the implementation of the […]
MoH refutes viral claim of full hospital beds, rising virus-related death toll
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MoH) has confirmed that a voice note recording claiming that hospital beds were full and the death toll in cases of ‘brought in dead’ (BID) is increasing is an old recording that was previously circulated in 2021. The ministry also stated on Facebook yesterday that the viral recording was being […]
Chua Jui Meng was concerned for people’s well-being: Ka Siong
KUALA LUMPUR: Former health minister Datuk Chua Jui Meng always cared about the well-being of the people, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong. Wee, who has known Chua for 30 years, described him as a charismatic leader who was adept at speaking based on accurate facts and data, and a mentor in […]
Former health minister Chua Jui Meng dies at 80
KUALA LUMPUR: Former health minister Datuk Chua Jui Meng, 80, died at the Serdang Hospital near here at 4.04 pm yesterday. PKR, on its Facebook page, extended its condolences to the family of Chua. “He was the Johor PKR chairman for five years from 2009 to 2014. Under Chua’s leadership, for the first time PKR […]
Chua Jui Meng contributed immensely to country: Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of former Health Minister Datuk Chua Jui Meng, who died yesterday afternoon. Anwar said Chua had contributed immensely to the country, as he was the country’s longest-serving health minister, for nine years from 1995 to 2004. He said Chua had […]
India hope to end seven-year wait to recapture Junior World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: India’s men’s Junior squad are on the right track to end a seven-year wait to return and recapture the Junior World Cup (JWC) which kicks off tomorrow (Dec 5-16) at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. The last time India, coached by C R Kumar, lifted the title was back in 2016 […]
Penang FC snatch late equaliser against Terengganu
KUALA LUMPUR: A penalty in the final minute of the match by Rafael Vitor Santos de Freitas saw Penang FC snatch a 1-1 draw against Terengganu FC in a Super League match at the City Stadium in George Town, last night. The penalty was a gift from Terengganu FC goalkeeper Muhammad Rahadiazli Rahalim who brought […]
Digital-related investments hits RM110 bln
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has facilitated RM110 billion in digitalrelated investments, almost double the target under the Malaysia Digital Blueprint’s (MyDigital) initiative, said Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer Mahadhir Aziz. He said factors such as Singapore’s moratorium on new data centres and the shift of data centre investment to Malaysia have helped the […]
MPs prohibited from live-streaming Parliamentary sessions
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament (MPs) are now prohibited from conducting live-streamed broadcasts on social media platforms while the august House is in session. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the decision is in accordance with Standing Order 35(1), which specifies that MPs should direct their speech to the Speaker or the chairperson. […]
Court releases Wan Saiful’s passport for official visit to Japan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Session’s Court here today allowed a temporary release of former Bersatu information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s passport for an official trip to Japan. Judge Rozina Ayob allowed the release to enable the Tasek Gelugor Member of Parliament to go on a working trip to Japan with the Parliamentary Special Select […]
