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Govt allocates RM59.7 mln to APM for asset purchase, upgrading

MELAKA: The government has allocated RM59.7 million to the Civil Defence Force (APM) for the acquisition and upgrading of assets, including the purchase of four-wheel-drive ambulances and other vehicles nationwide. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said the allocation would be channelled in phases until July […]

3,906 5G sites nationwide

KUCHING: A total of 3,906 5G sites have been completed by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) nationwide as of Dec 31, 2022. According to the Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil, the availability of 5G networks had reached 47.1 per cent of the population in populated areas throughout the country. “This total percentage of 5G […]

SPM 2022 exam starts tomorrow, involves 403,637 candidates

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 403,637 candidates will be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 written tests from tomorrow (Feb 20) to March 15, involving 3,355 examination centres nationwide. The Education Ministry, in a statement today, said about 131,318 invigilators have been appointed to ensure the smooth running of the SPM examinations. “All […]

GE15: Smooth nomination process nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: The candidate nomination process for the 15th General Election (GE15) held across the country today was smooth and under control, according to the police. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Hazani Ghazali said no provocations were detected at any of the nomination centres. “Alhamdulillah, there were no arrests and […]

National principles should still stand for something

Important principles may, and must, be inflexible. – ABRAHAM LINCOLN, US 16TH PRESIDENT The National Principles oath was something that I recited every single week with hundreds if not thousands of others pupils nationwide during my schooling days. It is pertinent, given the current situation in the country today that we reflect on the sacred […]

Ongoing federal projects need many foreign workers

BINTULU: Many foreign workers are needed for ongoing federal projects nationwide, said Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In pointing this out, he said the federal government had approved a total of 14,000 applications from foreign workers. He said the matter had been approved as a result of joint negotiations with foreign countries, namely, […]

18 locations nationwide, including five in Sarawak, drowning hotspots

KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has identified 18 locations of drowning hotspots nationwide. Bomba director-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Hamdan Wahid explained that these areas recorded up to more than five drowning cases within three years. “Five of these hotspots are located in Sarawak, including Batang Igan, Sungai Mulu, Sungai Batu Keling and Pulau […]

Enjoy 50% discount on homestay tourism packages

KUCHING: Malaysians can enjoy a 50 percent discount on homestay tourism packages nationwide through jomhomestay.my. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the jomhomestay.my platform was developed by the Kampungstay and Homestay Association of Malaysia (MKHA) in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia. “To date, a total of 150 packages have been […]

New cases drop to 7,420 today

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded a drop in the number of new Covid-19 cases with 7,420 cases as of noon today compared to 8,084 yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Dr Noor Hisham in a statement on the development of the country’s Covid-19 situation said of the new cases reported, 108 cases […]