'Malaysia Madani' concept can be expanded to ASEAN level, says Fahmi
The concept of 'Malaysia Madani'can be extended to the ASEAN level to drive regional development, said Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil.
Thu Feb 02 2023
Proposal to establish JPKK, JPKKP to be tabled to Cabinet soon - Ahmad Zahid
The Rural and Regional Development Ministry will table the proposed establishment of JPKK and JPKKP to the Cabinet soon.
Sat Jan 14 2023
No political element in Ahmad Zahids appointment, based on UMNO's hierarchy - Ahmad Maslan
Ahmad Zahid also holds the post of Minister of Rural and Regional Development.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Ahmad Zahid returns to cabinet
Ahmad Zahid has returned to join the new cabinet as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Sarawak sets RM1 bln shrimp export target by 2030 - Rundi
Sarawak's shrimp export is expected to reach RM1 billion by 2030, said Sarawak Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Over 20,000 individuals benefitted from KEDA housing development projects for rural poor
A total of 23,775 individuals have benefited from houses built by the Kedah Regional Development Authority (KEDA) for the poor in the state.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Role of economic corridor authorities to be enhanced under 12MP - Mustapa
The role of economic corridor authorities will be enhanced as the government accelerates strategic regional development under the 12MP.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Appeals Court allows MACC's appeal to forfeit property belonging to Mohd Arif
MACC has succeeded in its appeal to forfeit cash amounting to RM540,000 and eight gold pieces belonging to former Rural and Regional Development Ministry Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohd Arif.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Over 9,000 affected entrepreneurs to receive aid through PEMULIH packages
More than 9,000 affected entrepreneurs have been identified by MARA and Regional Development Authority to be assisted through PEMULIH.
Fri Jul 02 2021
PM Muhyiddin endorses more rakyat-centric initiatives for Iskandar Malaysia
Iskandar Malaysia recorded a whopping RM322.1 billion total cumulative investment from 2006 to June 2020, during which more than 750,000 jobs were created.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Former Minister Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin dies
Former Minister of Rural and Regional Development Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin died at 11.52 pm on Friday.
Sat Oct 17 2020
Sabah election: Focus will be on economy, MA63 and development - Academic
Issues should not be championed solely for votes in the 16th Sabah state election, but instead should be used to ensure that Sabahans enjoy progress similar to other developing states.
Sat Sep 19 2020
MACC fails to forfeit money, assets seized from former Rural and Regional Development Ministry's sec-gen
In the judgment, Muhammad Jamil said MACC failed to prove that the sealed assets were used in wrongdoings under the MACC Act.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Faster S'pore-M'sia entry permit vetting during MCO with myPASS
Prior to myPASS, the High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore received around 30,000 applications through email.
Fri May 29 2020
Mara Digital Mall to be expanded nationwide - Ismail Sabri
Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the ministry had identified suitable locations for the purpose in Johor, Melaka, Terenggganu and Kelantan.
Fri Oct 13 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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[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