Elderly urged to get influenza vaccine to avoid serious infections
'Flu' is actually short for 'influenza,' leading many to mistakenly view it as just a regular cold.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Establishment of cyber security academy to address pressing need for experts - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there is a pressing need for cybersecurity experts with over 26,009 vacancies in the field.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Police seek public help to locate missing woman V. Tamillarsy
Police said Tamillarsy was reported to have been last seen in Kampung Sungai Cherpai, Karak.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Najib gets two days medical leave due to acute knee pain, trial vacated
If Najib's knee condition is prolonged, he might need Dr Siti Hawa to come back to court and explain further on the situation, judge says.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Second stage of Gaza polio campaign begins while war goes on in other areas
The start of the second stage of a campaign that has so far seen 187,000 youngsters inoculated.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Prosecution withdraws appeal against Lokman Adam
Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid said he had received instructions to withdraw the appeal against the decision of the Sessions Court.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Polio vaccination targets surpassed for Gaza children, WHO says
Day three of a mass campaign, and had inoculated about a quarter of children under 10, for polio vaccinations in Gaza.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Over 71,000 prehistoric artefacts discovered, removed from Nenggiri Valley ahead of dam construction
Zaharudin Abu said this number includes 16 skeletons, stone tools, pottery fragments and other items.
Thu Aug 22 2024
German hotel collapse in Moselle wine valley kills two, traps others
The hotel partially collapsed overnight near the banks of Germany's river Moselle, local police said.
Wed Aug 07 2024
WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
WHO is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Taylor Swift lends personal items to UK's V&A for museum 'journey'
Titled "Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail" the exhibition is made up of 13 installations dotted across the museum's many galleries.
Fri Jul 26 2024
10-year validity passports undergo 'fine-tuning' before implementation
Passports with 10-year validity will be introduced soon after various aspects of the implementation have been fine-tuned, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware
US President Joe Biden is vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms, said White House press secretary.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the total loss, including logistics and storage costs, amounted to RM185 million.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Bersatu receives notification of no seat vacancies from Dewan Rakyat speaker
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said they will hire a legal expert to decide the next steps after receiving the notification.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024