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
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024