Sultan Nazrin consents to Friday, obligatory prayers to be held based on size of prayer hall

The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah has consented to all mosques in the state to hold Friday and obligatory prayers in congregations according to the size of the main prayer hall, in adherence to the prescribed physical distancing measure…

‘Malaysia Prihatin’ remains National Day celebration theme this year

This year’s National Day celebration theme is Malaysia Prihatin (Malaysia Cares), the same as last year’s, which will be celebrated on a moderate scale, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said. He said every year, there wer…

Study needed to ensure Biosphere Reserves benefit people of Sabah – Jamili

— A study needs to be done to identify and assess the benefits enjoyed by the people of Sabah, especially the communities living around the Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve (CRBR), said Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Enviro…

PTPTN to review loan repayment system – Chairman

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will conduct a full review of their loan repayment system.Its chairman Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan said this was following a case where a borrower’s account was found to be still active even though th…

Illegal warehouse storing over 1,000 scheduled waste tanks raided

An illegal warehouse storing more than 1,000 scheduled waste tanks was raided by the authorities in an operation in Kampung Kembirian, Manggatal here yesterday.Sabah Department of Environment (DOE) director Amirul Aripin said the 2.30 pm raid was condu…

MBSA distributes 2,700 food baskets to groups affected by COVID-19 in two days

Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) is distributing a total of 2,700 food baskets worth RM50 each to several target groups affected by the COVID-19 under the MBSA Caring Basket Programme – Rezeki Kasih today and tomorrow. Deputy Mayor Mohd Rashidi Ruslan sai…

Thailand to purchase additional 30 million doses of vaccine to meet its vaccination target

In ramping up its COVID-19 vaccination drive, Thailand is to purchase additional 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be used in July and August to meet its vaccination target. Director of News Division, Department of Information of Foreign Affairs …