Pahang gazettes additional 780.94 hectares of land as water catchment areas

KUANTAN, Oct 2 — The Pahang government has agreed to gazette an additional 780.94 hectares of land in Maran and Kuantan as water catchment areas, said Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.He said it involved 443.73 hectares of Berkelah Permanent Forest …

Melaka CM Sulaiman unruffled by talk of possible change in government

JASIN, Oct 2 — “If these efforts are aimed at causing disruption, so be it. But I’m still here and the government is functioning as usual.” These were the words of Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali when asked on speculation that the UMN…

1,113 COVID-19 positive workers in Terengganu receive Socso benefits

JERTIH, Oct 1 — A total 1,113 Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributors in Terengganu who were tested positive with COVID-19 in the first eight months of this year until Aug 31 have received benefits under the Socso Employment Injury Scheme.St…

Fully vaccinated status applies for relaxation in all phases of PPN

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The requirement for individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enjoy the easing of restrictions in social and economic sectors still applies to all phases of the National Recovery Plan (PPN), said Health Ministe…

12MP: MEDAC committed to creating a ‘Nation of Entrepreneurs’

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 – Committed to the agenda of creating a ‘Nation of Entrepreneurs’, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) will undertake the task of enhancing the capabilities of entrepreneurs and industries to realise the a…

33 deaths due to methanol poisoning in Sept alone

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Thirty three deaths due to methanol poisoning were recorded from Sept 9 to 30 this year out of 55 methanol poisoning cases reported, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.From the 33 deaths, he said 18 cases o…

Agriculture Department ready to assist coffee entrepreneurs

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry (MAFI) through the Agriculture Department is ready to assist individuals who are interested in becoming coffee entrepreneurs, “from beginning to end” — starting with the preparation of …