
Three PM's special envoys to retain posts - PMO
The appointment of the trio to the special envoy posts, which are of ministerial rank, was made last year during Muhyiddin's administration.
Thu Sep 02 2021

Over 2,700 Malaysians imprisoned abroad
Kamarudin Jaffar said the number was based on the latest information received from Malaysian diplomatic missions abroad.
Wed Dec 09 2020

Status of Malaysians in prisons abroad to be raised in Parliament today
The matter will be raised during the question for oral answer session through a question by Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem (GPS-Serian) to the Foreign Minister.
Tue Dec 08 2020

Health Ministry always striving to improve access to health service
The Health Ministry is always striving to improve access to health services for the well-being of all Malaysians, said its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Tue Aug 04 2020

New minimum salary to be announced next year
A new minimum wage for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will be announced next year.
Thu Oct 12 2017

Riot speaks on 3,600 laid-off MAS staff
Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem nonetheless said that the ministry, through the Industrial Relations Department, had sent out letters to the affected workers explaining the situation.
Tue Oct 10 2017

Riot seen at MACC
The minister, who was wearing a white shirt and tie, arrived at the MACC headquarters about 10 am. He looked calm and was smiling.
Fri Sep 29 2017

Riot: Rohingyas will not be sent to Bau, Serian
He said the assurance was given by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Cabinet meeting today.
Wed Sep 13 2017

Riot conferred Honorary Doctorate in transformational leadership by Limkokwing University
The Chancellor of Limkokwing University, the Sultanah of Pahang, Sultanah Hajah Kalsom pinned the honour during the university's July 2017 Graduation at the PICC Saturday.
Sun Jul 23 2017

First batch of Cambodian domestic workers to arrive in Malaysia after Raya
Riot said the decision was reached 'on the spot' during his meeting with his Cambodian counterpart in Phnom Penh recently.
Thu May 25 2017

Amendment to Employment Act 1955 will be tabled in Parliament in January
A detailed working paper on the issue of foreign workers' accommodation had already been made by the ministry and presented to a committee chaired by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Thu May 18 2017

Study on starting salary for each employment sector to be ready in October - Richard Riot
The Human Resources Ministry is conducting a study to determine the starting salary for each employment sector, particularly those involving university graduates.
Tue Apr 04 2017

Three years to complete study on employment insurance scheme - Riot
The government has completed a study on the proposed employment insurance scheme (EIS) involving 6.5 million workers in the private sector, and engaged the relevant parties on the scheme.
Wed Mar 29 2017

Five million skilled local workforce by 2020 - Richard Riot
The Human Capital Strategic Initiative is aimed to create about five million skilled local workforce by 2020, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem today.
Tue Mar 21 2017

Construction sector third biggest contributor to accident cases - Riot
He says these statistics, especially those involving death, were very worrying because other than the human factor, it could result in the country losing the workforce, thus affecting development.
Wed Mar 01 2017

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025