Decision on Destitute Persons Act to be known next year - JKM
Rosmahwati Ishak said the review of the act which would begin in July is expected to be completed in September next year.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Enforcement laws on crimes against children on social media to be developed
The issue of enforcement on crimes against children on social media and children's educational opportunities were among the matters focused on at the National Social Council meeting.
Tue Nov 02 2021
SC to discuss issues on bullying, unwed young mothers - Rohani
The Social Council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, will discuss issues on bullying and unwed young mothers at its meeting this month.
Wed Jul 05 2017
Provide employment for rehabilitated drug addicts in public sector - Lam Thye
Lee said the government should consider initiating the employment policy just as it has a policy on employment for disabled persons.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Govt orders ministries, agencies to propose mechanism to tackle issue of vagrants
The government has ordered all the ministries and agencies involved to propose a mechanism that can be fine-tuned to tackle the growing issue of vagrants.
Wed Sep 23 2015
24-hour restaurants to stay - Najib
The government has decided to maintain the operating hours of all 24-hour restaurants and eateries in the country so that they can continue providing comfort and convenience of the public.
Sat Jun 27 2015
No past-midnight eatery operations among suggestions to curb social ills
Disallowing eateries from operating past midnight and limiting operating hours of entertainment outlets among proposal to reduce social ills
Thu Jun 25 2015
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024