Aid is given directly to people, not necessarily through MPs – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the government is giving aid and assistance directly to those in need, including flood victims, not necessarily through the respective Members of Parliament….

MOSTI readies drone squad for deployment in flood-hit areas

GEORGE TOWN, March 6 (Bernama) — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) is ready to mobilise its emergency drone squad for relief work in flood-hit states.Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup said the drone squad, managed by the …

Penang State Assembly approves motion to declare four seats vacant

GEORGE TOWN, March 6 (Bernama) — The Penang State Assembly today approved the motion to declare vacant the seats of four assemblymen in the state.The assemblymen, namely Dr Afif Bahardin (Seberang Jaya), Zulkfili Ibrahim (Sungai Acheh), Khaliq Mehtab …

MKI’s new chapter hoped to bring change to elevate Islam – Selangor Sultan

PUTRAJAYA, March 6 (Bernama)– The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah hopes that the 69th National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) meeting, chaired by him today, will serve as a starting point in the efforts to return the role…

30 hypermarkets join Payung Rahmah initiative

PUTRAJAYA, March 6 (Bernama) — About 30 hypermarkets in the country have taken part in the Payung Rahmah initiative since it was launched last January, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.Through the Payung Rahm…

Floodwater level in Batu Pahat rises, public urged to be vigilant

BATU PAHAT, March 6 (Bernama) — Police are urging the public, especially volunteers of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to be vigilant following a rise in floodwater level in this district.Batu Pahat district police chief ACP Ismail Dollah said …

Over 200 teachers fail to report, reject placement in Sarawak – MOE

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) — A total of 222 of the 3,227 one-off specially recruited teachers who were given placements in Sarawak, failed to report or rejected the offer as of Sept 30 last year, the Ministry of Education (MoE) said.The MoE, in r…