Selangor approves over RM40 mln immediate allocation for post-flood recovery works

SHAH ALAM, Jan 7 — The Selangor government has approved an immediate allocation of over RM40 million to rehabilitate and strengthen rivers, slopes as well as road embankments affected by the floods that hit the state last month, said Menteri Besar Dat…

Japan keen to share disaster risk management expertise with Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The government of Japan wants to share its experience and expertise in disaster risk management with Malaysia in an effort to reduce the impact of disasters on people globally. Japan’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Takahashi Katsuhiko,…

Floods : Situation improves in four states, unchanged in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 – The flood situation in Johor, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka has improved with the number of evacuees at relief centres (PPS) showing a decline this evening, while those in Sabah remained changed.In MELAKA, State Civil Defenc…

Govt looking for mechanism to tackle price hike for chicken, eggs

JASIN, Jan 7 — Prices for fresh chicken and chicken eggs may go up after the Malaysian Family Maximum Price Control Scheme ends on Feb 4, but the government will find a mechanism to tackle it in the interest of all parties.Domestic Trade and Consume…

Bumiputera entrepreneurs need to be more proactive, progressive in business skills – Abdul Latiff

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Bumiputera entrepreneurs need to be more proactive and progressive in increasing their business skills in the respective industries, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions) Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad…

Indonesia revokes over 2,000 mining, other business permits

Published by Kyodo News Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Thursday the government has revoked more than 2,000 mining, plantation, and forest-use permits as companies holding the permits failed to meet…

Healthcare costs for Philippine employers to rise in 2022 — survey

Published by Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Filipino employers are expected to shell out more cash to meet the growing healthcare needs of their employees, which is forecast to get…