MPN sets up special task force to scrutinise SME-related Issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The National Recovery Council (MPN) meeting today agreed for the setting up of a special task force to scrutinise issues related to the financing, manpower and other needs of small and medium enterprises (SME).MPN chairman Tan …

Selangor govt suggests abandoned housing project at Ladang Durian Dusun be resolved through legal channel

SHAH ALAM, Oct 15 — The Selangor government has proposed that the issue on the housing project for former employees of Ladang Dusun Durian, in Morib, Kuala Langat, which has been abandoned since 2006, be resolved through legal channels.Selangor Housin…

Man drowns at Lubuk Degong waterfall in Bidor

IPOH, Oct 15 — A man was found drowned at the Lubuk Degong waterfall, Bidor, about 70 kilometres from here, today.Tapah district police chief Supt Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail said the body of R. Tharsan, 20, was found by the rescue team at 11 am.He said…

Water supply 68 per cent restored in 998 areas in Klang Valley

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Water supply in 998 areas in Petaling, Klang/Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Selangor, Kuala Langat and Kuala Selangor has been restored by 68 per cent as at noon today.Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) corporate commun…

MCMC implements light touch regulation on cloud services

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will implement light touch regulation on cloud services in Malaysia from Jan 1 next year.Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said in a statement t…

Time to step up and collaborate more in eradicating hardcore poverty – Mustapa

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — This is the time for the government, private sector and civil society organisations (CSOs) to step up and collaborate closely to eradicate hardcore poverty in Malaysia as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue, said Min…

Congregants in Kelantan thankful to be able to attend Friday prayers

KOTA BHARU, Oct 15 — Residents in Kota Bharu expressed their gratitude today as they were finally able to return to perform Friday prayers at the mosque after a long time, following the COVID-19 pandemic situation.Kelantan, which is currently in Phase…