RM500,000 allocated to ISM for research on empowerment of women – PM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved an initial allocation of RM500,000 to the Social Institute of Malaysia (ISM) which is under the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM).The Soci…

173 eateries in Perak offer Menu Rahmah – Exco

IPOH, March 8 (Bernama) — A total of 173 eateries in Perak have participated in the Menu Rahmah initiative thus far, since it was launched on Jan 31, said state Domestic Trade, Cooperatives, Consumer Affairs and Chinese New Village Committee chairman,…

603 mosques under MAIK never used as political arena – Mufti

KOTA BHARU, March 8 (Bernama) — A total of 603 mosques in Kelantan, under the state Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK), have never been used as a stage for politics, said Mufti of Kelantan, Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad.He said that MAI…

KPDN studies Rahmah initiative for schooling supplies – Salahuddin

PETALING JAYA, March 8 (Bernama) — The concept of Menu Rahmah initiative for schooling assistance will be studied to help lighten the burden of parents with low income. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said the min…

PM Anwar wants GLCs, GLICs to have more women decision-makers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a clear change to be made to increase the participation of women in top-level decision-making in the private sector, including at government-linked companies (GLCs) and governmen…

No decision yet on procurement of F/A-18C/D fighter jets from Kuwait – MINDEF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) — Malaysian Defence Ministry’s application to procure Kuwait’s used F/A-18C/D fighter jets has yet to receive any positive answer from the country.Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the current and former le…

Govt approves principle to amend three Acts related to children sexual offences

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) — The Unity Government has approved the principle to amend three Acts related to sexual offences against children to ensure justice for child victims and witnesses.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and In…