
LPPKN provides 1,000 free contraceptive quotas for B40 women
This is provided for eligible women from the B40 and high-risk groups in an effort to promote family planning practices in the country.
Tue Sep 26 2023

S'wak polls: Rohani firmly behind Razaili in Beting Maro, denies sponsoring ex-pol sec
Rohani is throwing her full support for all Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates in the election.
Fri Dec 10 2021

MPs from Sabah, Sarawak want govt to ensure balanced development in 12MP
Several MPs from Sabah and Sarawak today urged the government to ensure a balanced development between the urban and rural areas especially in the two states through the 12MP.
Wed Sep 29 2021

150 counsellors, psychologists monitoring students' mental health at public universities - MOHE
Ahmad said MOHE viewed seriously the mental health of students who have to cope with the stress associated with online learning.
Thu Sep 23 2021

COVID-19, postponement of general election among highlights at Monday's Parliament sitting
Muhyiddin Yassin is scheduled to respond to a question by Mahdzir Khalid on whether the government intends to amend the Constitution or formulate a special bill to allow GE to be postponed.
Mon Nov 02 2020

Palm oil promotion, KL-Selangor border issues among highlights in Parliament today
Rohani wants to know what impact the promotion had on the nation's palm oil industry following visits abroad.
Mon Aug 24 2020

Composition in Special Council on MA63 Implementation to be finalised soon, Parliament told
Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the matter would be brought to the cabinet soon.
Mon Aug 10 2020

JBPM to relax entry requirements to encourage women participation - Zuraida
The Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) will relax the entry requirements and admission tests pertaining to the recruitment of female firefighters.
Tue Jul 28 2020

Face mask ceiling price set at RM1.20 beginning Aug 15
The ceiling price for face masks will be reduced to RM1.20 from RM1.50 per unit beginning Aug 15, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Thu Jul 23 2020

Dewan Rakyat wishes Sarawakians 'Happy Sarawak Day'
The Dewan Rakyat today greeted the people Happy Sarawak Day which is officially celebrated in the Land of the Hornbills today.
Wed Jul 22 2020

Malaysia's tourism faces RM45 bln in losses due to COVID-19 - Nancy
The international tourism segment was projected to suffer losses of more than RM31 billion while the rest was from the domestic segment.
Wed Jul 15 2020

Minister Rohani Karim on Gender Equality: Hit Targets, Not Chase Quotas
Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim tells the subtle difference between the pursuit of targets as opposed to the setting of quotas.
Fri Mar 30 2018

Review suspension from school as punishment - Rohani Karim
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has proposed that suspension from school as a punishment for troubled students should be replaced with rehabilitation or transition classes.
Tue Oct 03 2017

Proposed Social Workers Profession Bill to be tabled in cabinet
The bill, which was in the midst of a final review, is crucial as the country prepares to face old age status by 2030 when the population, aged 60 and above, reaches 15% out of the total population.
Sun Oct 01 2017

Number of incest cases in Sarawak alarming - Rohani
A total of 3,272 incest cases were reported from 2006 to 2015 and out of that number, the majority of the victims of incest are from 13 to 15 years old.
Fri Sep 29 2017

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

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