Perak to expand Sultan Azlan Shah Airport with RM60m boost to attract international flights
IPOH, Feb 1 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the long-awaited dream of an international airport, welcoming more flights from overseas, is now within reach, with a RM60 million allocation dedicated to expanding the existing Sultan Azlan…
Perak to expand Sultan Azlan Shah Airport with RM60 million boost to attract international flights
IPOH, Feb 1 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the long-awaited dream of an international airport, welcoming more flights from overseas, is now within reach, with a RM60 million allocation dedicated to expanding the existing Sultan Azlan…
PAC to summon transport minister and key figures over RM500m EPF loss involving MAHB, says chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) may summon several key individuals, including Transport Minister Anthony Loke, over allegations of a RM500 million loss in the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) share transactions involving Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd…
Perak MB announces completion of 8,825 affordable homes from 2018 to 2024, with more expected this year
IPOH, February 1 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamed said a total of 8,825 affordable homes have been successfully completed across the state between 2018 and 2024. Saarani said these homes include 3,460 from Rumah Perakku I, 1,738…
PAC to summon transport minister and key figures over RM500m EPF loss involving MAHB, says chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) may summon several key individuals, including Transport Minister Anthony Loke, over allegations of a RM500 million loss in the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) share transactions involving Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd…
King to open 15th Parliament’s Fourth Session, royal address to focus on national development and Asean leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia will open the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament on Monday. Sultan Ibrahim is scheduled to deliver the royal address with both Dewan Rakyat…
New minimum wage of RM1,700 takes effect today for over 4.3 million workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — A total of 4.37 million workers in Malaysia will now receive a minimum monthly wage of RM1,700, up from RM1,500, following the official implementation of the Minimum Wage Order today. The wage increase applies to…
Boy found drowned after swimming at Pantai Kampung Kandis with friends
KOTA BHARU, Feb 1 — A boy, eight, was found drowned in Pantai Kampung Kandis near Villa Danialla Beach Resort, Bachok at 7.30 pm yesterday. Senior Fire Operations Commander II Yusri Mat Ghani said the boy, Ahmad Ammar Rafaeil Ahmad…
Flood crisis worsens in Sarawak and Sabah with over 16,000 in shelters
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The number of flood evacuees in Sarawak and Sabah continue to rise as of 8pm yesterday. In SARAWAK, evacuees rose to 11,234 people from 3,187 families in six divisions in the state, with Bintulu division…
Sabah CM Hajiji welcomes federal aid, says RM25m allocation will help rebuild flood-hit state
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 1 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has welcomed the RM25 million in aid announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as crucial to help repair damaged infrastructure and assist flood victims…