MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 — The agrofood insurance and takaful scheme, which among others provides income protection to farmers whose crops are damaged due to natural disasters or diseases, will be launched in the second quarter of this year, said Agriculture…

Melaka channels RM420,600 in aid for primary schools

MELAKA, Feb 10 — The Melaka government through the Melaka State Education Trust Fund (Tapem) today distributed primary school aid amounting to RM420,600 for 2,103 students in the state.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said of the total, RM96…

PICKids: About 20,000 children in Perlis eligible for COVID-19 vaccination

KANGAR, Feb 10 — About 20,000 children aged five to 11 in Perlis are eligible for the first dose of vaccine under the COVID-19 National Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids).As of today, an estimated 100 children received their first dose at t…

Policy on anti-party hopping provisions, limiting PM’s term presented to MPs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The policy on the proposed anti-party hopping provisions and limiting the Prime Minister’s term was presented to members of Parliament for their feedback and views.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) …

Parents should have confidence in PICKids – Kelantan Mufti

KOTA BHARU, Feb 9 ( — Parents need to have confidence in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) carried out by the government and not be influenced by the propaganda against it, spread by certain quarters via social media…

Nothing can stop animal lover from caring for strays

ALOR GAJAH, Feb 9 — For Norashikin Ahmad, her love for stray animals especially cats and dogs, knows no bounds.According to Norashikin, 29, she followed in her father, Ahmad Saad’s footsteps and began taking an active role in animal rescue in 2014, t…

Do background checks on ‘ustaz viral’ to avoid falling into deviant teachings – JAIPk

IPOH, Feb 9 — The Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) has urged the public to conduct background checks before committing themselves to any ‘ustaz’ or independent preacher on social media to avoid falling into deviant teachings.JAIPk director D…