Tengku Hassanal wants Chini Forest Reserve be expanded
The Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has ordered for the Chini Forest Reserve in Pekan, with an area of 4,600 hectares, to be expanded to 6,000 or up to 7,000 hectares.Comptroller…
Terengganu announces monthly assistance for trishaw riders, boat operators
The Terengganu government today announced a monthly assistance of RM200 a month to 75 trishaw riders and boat operators in the state who are still operating.State Tourism, Culture and Digital Technology Committee chairman Ariffin Deraman said the assis…
UMS Hospital PPV to administer 200 vaccine doses daily – VC
— Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Hospital’s vaccination centre (PPV) here began operations today, and will carry out 200 vaccinations per day, says UMS Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Taufiq Yap.Taufiq said although its vaccination rate is not high com…
Employers must use suitable vehicles to ferry workers with COVID-19
— The Human Resources Ministry has reminded employers who have to ferry their workers for purpose of screening or quarantine to use suitable modes of transportation to ensure the safety and welfare of the workers and the public.In a statement today fo…
Employers to bear vaccination charges – ProtectHealth
— Employers will have to fully bear vaccination charges for workers in critical economic sectors in the Economic Frontliners Vaccination Programme for the retail sector which is expected to begin this month, according to ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn …
PBRS, UPKO propose more aggressive vaccination approach for Sabah during audience with King
The need for more COVID-19 vaccination exercises in Sabah, especially in rural areas, was among crucial issues presented by Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) and United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abd…
Perak to distribute 20,000 smartphones to B40 students
A total of 20,000 smartphones will be distributed to the lower-income group (B40) students through the ‘Tuisyen Cikgu Saarani’ (TCS) programme to facilitate students preparing for major examinations this year. Education, Higher Learning and Human Resou…