EC to hold special meeting on Sept 25 to set dates for Jepak by-election
The vacant N67 Jepak state seat must be filled within 60 days from the date it was vacated, said Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak.
Tue Sep 19 2023
African swine fever detected in Sungai Bakap pig farm
African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected among the livestock of a pig farm in Sungai Bakap in South Seberang Perai.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Seized pork sausages test positive for ASF virus - MAQIS
The test procedure was done to prevent the spread of the virus as it is feared that it could affect the pig farming industry if not curbed.
Wed Apr 06 2022
79 Sarawak assemblymen sworn in today
The first meeting of the first session of the 19th State Assembly begins today and five bills are expected to be tabled this week.
Mon Feb 14 2022
35 pig farms in Paya Mengkuang gazetted as ASF outbreak and control areas
This gazetting is also the first time and there is no specific period, if this ASF disease ends then the gazetting also ends, Sulaiman said.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Outbreak of African Swine fever detected in Melaka pig farms - DVS
Dr Norlizan said samples that were sent to the Sepang Veterinary Laboratory were confirmed on Dec 20, 22 and 23.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Opposition, ruling party claim Honduras election win, as turnout fuels hope of change
If opposition standard-bearer Xiomara Castro wins, she would become the first female president in Honduras.
Mon Nov 29 2021
No sitting of Sarawak state assembly during emergency: Speaker
Mohd Asfia said the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly will not sit for the duration of the emergency from Aug 2 to Feb 2 next year.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Sarawak State Assembly term extended during emergency period - Speaker
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly whose term is scheduled to end today will continue to function until Aug 1, 2021 by virtue of the declaration of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Sarawak DUN passes bill to lower age to become YBs, clearly defines state residents
The Sarawak State Assembly (DUN) today passed a Bill to amend Article 16 of the State Constitution to lower the minimum age required for a person to become an elected representative to 18 years old.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Sarawak Assembly defers Bill on lowering eligible age to be Assemblymen
It is significant to ensure the provision of the Federal Constitution and the words 'resident in the State' need to be defined and clarified.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Sarawak State Assembly to sit for only five days, says Speaker
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting will only be held for five days until Nov 13 due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Sarawak State Assembly approves RM680m in two supplementary supply bills
The two bills were passed without debate by the 76 members at the one-day sitting, from which five assemblymen were absent.
Mon May 11 2020
Usul gantung kehadiran, Chong tarik balik perkataan 'suapan'
Abdul Karim mengemukakan usul itu bagi mendapatkan pertimbangan daripada Anggota Dewan untuk menggantung Chong daripada menghadiri persidangan DUN yang berbaki sehari.
Thu Nov 16 2017
Dr Ting Tiong Choon remains as Pujut assemblyman, court rules
Dr Ting Tiong Choon remains as Pujut assemblyman, Kuching High Court ruled today.
Sat Jun 17 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024