Only 4.3 pct of Malaysian waters gazetted as marine protected areas – Johor Exco

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 22 — Malaysia has so far only gazetted 4.3 per cent of the country’s waters as marine protected areas (MPAs), the Johor State Assembly was told today.State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman …

Development of tuna landing infrastructure needs to be reviewed – Ronald

LABUAN, Nov 22 — The development of tuna landing infrastructure needs to be reviewed to help increase the volume of tuna landings in the country, said Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee.He said most of the infrastructur…

High-performance civil service achieveable with skilled and innovative manpower

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 22 — A high-performance civil service can be achieved via civil servants who have the calibre of leadership, skills, innovation and are bold to face challenges based on integrity, accountability and transparency, said the Chief Secretar…

Claims in South China Sea will not hinder ASEAN-China relations – FM Saifuddin Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Though a number of ASEAN countries are involved in territorial claims with China in South China Sea, that should not be an issue which could hinder the relations between China and the 10-member grouping, says Foreign Minister Da…

Chongqing Liangjiang New Area unveils online global recruitment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — On Nov 20 and 21, along the Jialing River, the 2021 Chongqing Talent Conference was held in the Yuelai International Conference Center.Chongqing Liangjiang New Area’s global online recruitment special event was also launched, wi…

MOE to issue new timetable for SPM 2021 examination – Radzi Jidin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The Education Ministry (MOE) is to issue a new Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2021 schedule soon, says Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr. Radzi Jidin.Speaking via a video recording uploaded on his Facebook account, Dr. Radzi sa…

1,696 fire dept officers, personnel infected by COVID since start of pandemic

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 22 — A total of 1,696 Fire and Rescue Department officers and personnel throughout the country were infected by COVID-19 since the pandemic hit the country in March last year, with two recorded deaths.Fire and Rescue Department (JB…