Opposition Leader urges govt to postpone mega projects, focus on public health needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) should focus on efforts to provide for the needs of the people especially in the health sector, apart from resolving the problems of poverty and unemployment, said Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwa…

APAD suspends operator licence of lorry owner involved in Jalan Ipoh crash

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 28 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has suspended the owner’s operator licence of the tipper lorry that crashed into five vehicles at Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur on Sept 6, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said toda…

Renovation of Seri Perdana Complex takes into account safety factors, country’s image – PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The renovation of the Prime Minister’s official residence at the Seri Perdana Complex, Putrajaya, was done after taking into consideration safety factors and to uphold the country’s image when welcoming foreign guests at the P…

Ministry to intensify efforts to reduce cost of living under 12MP – Nanta

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 28 — Existing projects that are proven to reduce people’s cost of living will continue to be improved during the implementation of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to ensure they are channelled to the target groups, besides reducing leak…

EMCO in Kampung Orang Asli Kuala Boh in Pahang beginning Thursday – MKN

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Kampung Orang Asli Kuala Boh, Pos Mensom, in Mukim Ulu Telim, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from Thursday to Oct 13, according to the National Security Council (MKN)….

12MP ensures Sabah remains in country’s mainstream development – Chief Minister

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 27 — The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) will ensure Sabah remains in the mainstream of the country’s development, says Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor.   He…

11 nabbed for trespassing into Amanjaya Forest Reserve

IPOH, Sept 27 — Eleven individuals, including a woman were detained for trespassing into the Amanjaya Forest Reserve in the Hulu Perak district, early this morning.   State Forestry director…