Sarawak tourism showing signs of recovery – Abdul Karim

KUCHING, Nov 15 — The tourism sector in Sarawak has been showing signs of recovery since October, which recorded tourism receipts of RM47.48 million compared to RM42.5 million in the same period last year, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.The…

Stop pointing fingers at Sabah, Sarawak’s development issues – Ongkili

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs), Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili, has asked Members of Parliament (MPs) not to politicise development issues in Sabah and Sarawak to the extent jeopardising t…

Average income of rural households rose by 34.5 per cent in 17-year period

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — The average income for rural households rose by 34.5 per cent in a period of 17 years, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said.In addition, data from the Malaysian Statistics Department also indicated that individual income in rural area…

Melaka State Election: PM Ismail Sabri visits BN operations room, meets the needy

MELAKA, Nov 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today visited several Barisan Nasional (BN) operations rooms to meet candidates contesting in the Melaka state election.He also spent time for breakfast at a few locations to meet resident…

Kedah will not approve any more gambling licences – MB

ALOR SETAR, Nov 14 — The Kedah government has decided it will no longer approve gambling licences to any gambling premises in the state to ensure it will be free from such activities in the future, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor….

Special task force to review Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge Case

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — The Cabinet on Oct 29 has agreed to form a special task force to review the actions and legal issues regarding the Pulau Batu Puteh (Pedra Branca), Middle Rocks and South Ledge case.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parl…

Miri Fire Brigade ever ready to swing into action

MIRI, Nov 14 — We often hear the expression ‘house on fire, call the fire brigade’, but the real burden borne by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is more than what can be imagined.From small emergencies such as a ring stuck on a finger,…