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Ismail Sabri: Taib had good ties with Putrajaya

KUCHING: The late Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud had consistently upheld unity between the state and federal governments, which was crucial for the nation’s enduring prosperity, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The former prime minister took to Facebook today to express his condolences on Taib’s passing, stating that his services […]

Reduction of Najib’s jail sentence: PM wants all criticisms to stop

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants all criticisms and condemnations regarding the reduction in jail sentence and fine meted out to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to be stopped and for all quarters to respect the decision of the Pardons Board.  He said the main consideration was not legal matters […]

Port handover: Restoration of state rights by Putrajaya

KUCHING: The decision to hand over Bintulu Port to Sarawak is seen as the federal government restoring the state’s rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung pointed out that it is also part of the devolution and granting of autonomy […]

Floods: 4,893 ha of agricultural land affected causing over RM22 mln in losses

PUTRAJAYA: Floods have affected a total of 4,893.73 hectares of agricultural land and 2,269 farmers, resulting in losses estimated at RM22,823,601, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “Among the severely affected agricultural areas are those in Kelantan,” he said at the media conference after chairing a briefing on the latest flood situation […]

‘Dubai Move ‘ has no impact on administration, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he has heard of the Dubai Move, nonetheless the said movement out to topple the unity government, has no impact on his administration. He said the focus of the government under his leadership now is on developing the nation and looking after the well-being of the […]

PADU ensures government services will be enjoyed by deserving recipients: Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that the introduction of the Central Database Hub (PADU) system is in line with the country’s digital transformation approach, ensuring that every government service will be enjoyed by the deserving recipients. In his speech at the launch of PADU here today, Anwar, who is also Finance […]

Crowds throng Putrajaya during school holidays

PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya is often a preferred destination for tourists during school holidays due to its close proximity to Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, as well as various attractions such as parks and lakes. Large crowds thronged the tourist spots at the federal government administrative centre, including the Climbing Sports Complex at Climbing Challenge Park, […]

Cradle fund CEO murder: Last seen theory based on assumption, says lawyer

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal was today told that there was no direct evidence that showed Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers murdered  Cradle Fund chief executive officer (CEO) Nazrin Hassan. Counsel Rahmat Mohamed Hazlan, representing the trio said, the learned High Court judge rightfully found that the prosecution’s reliance on the “last-seen” theory was merely […]

Ministry optimistic National Sports Day can draw 4.5 mln participants

PUTRAJAYA: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is optimistic that the 2023 National Sports Day (HSN) it is organising next month can draw 4.5 million participants nationwide. KBS secretary-general Dr K. Nagulendran said the district- and state-level events will be held from Oct 13 to 15, while the national-level event is scheduled to be launched […]

Malaysia to reopen embassy in Iraq

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will reopen its embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, which has been closed for the past two decades, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. The reopening of the embassy will open up more opportunities for new cooperation in various fields, he said in a statement on Saturday. The decision of the Malaysian Cabinet was […]