Jalur Gemilang should be revered, not disrespected
KUALA LUMPUR: The Jalur Gemilang (national flag) is a symbol of national greatness that must be revered, and its image should not be tarnished in any way, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said. He said the use of Jalur Gemilang as the national flag has its own method, in which it is displayed […]
Death of hit-and-run victim searching for internet coverage gets minister’s attention
SIBU: The death of a 17-year-old female student who was a victim of a hit-and-run while searching for internet coverage in Julau last Monday has caught the attention of the Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. In a statement, Saifuddin said he was saddened by what had happened to Kemalia Fran George, who was […]
Malaysia to set up cyber security command centre
PUTRAJAYA: The government will enhance cyber security in the country by setting up a Cyber Security Command Centre, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said the establishment of the integrated centre, to be headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and with the National Security Council […]
MPs allowed to intervene, ask questions during parliament special sitting
KUANTAN: Members of parliament can intervene to ask questions, and even debate, during the Parliament’s five-day special sitting from July 26, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said. He said the use of the word ‘explanation by the minister’ in the Parliamentary calendar was a term and does not mean that ‘elected representatives will […]
Differing opinions should be welcomed, respected for mature democracy
KUANTAN: Differences in opinion, debates, exchanges of views and criticism, either in the mainstream media or social media, should be welcomed and respected to allow democracy to mature, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. “To me, we should allow a healthy exchange of thoughts and opinions, whether we support it or not… and […]
Community internet centres to help entrepreneurs switch to digital platforms
KUANTAN: All 873 community internet centres (PIK) nationwide are ready to train and guide micro and small and medium traders and entrepreneurs who wish to switch to digital platforms to expand their businesses. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said all PIKs had full-time managers who could conduct training offline or online, depending on […]
National Recovery Plan was not implemented hastily
KUANTAN: The National Recovery Plan tabled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Tuesday, was not drafted or implemented hastily, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. Instead, he said the plan, comprising four phases from June to the end of this year, was carefully planned as an extension of various programmes implemented […]
Proposal for parliament to reconvene in third phase appropriate
PUTRAJAYA: The proposal for parliament sessions to reconvene in September or October, in the third phase of the National Recovery Plan, is appropriate as the country is still in the emergency period until Aug 1, said Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said in the third phase, the social sector would also be […]
MySejahtera can be expanded to become super App
KUALA LUMPUR: The use of the MySejahtera application is capable of being expanded to the e-commerce, education, delivery services sectors, besides functioning as a super App. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said that if its use was expanded, the application currently used by nearly 25 million Malaysians would be able to provide various […]
cHeart application for public to seek medical advice, consultation online
KUANTAN: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has launched an e-medical application named cHEART under its Community Internet Centres (PIK) to enable the public to seek medical advice or schedule follow-up consultations online. Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said the application was developed by DATA8 Sdn Bhd, a local company, and the Kampung Cherating PIK was […]
