PM Anwar slams MyDigital ID rollout delays, calls second 5G network setback of ‘negligence’ Posted on 05/12/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has voiced disappointment over delays in executing two national digital initiatives, MyDigital ID and the second 5G network. He said the rollout of MyDigital ID is a year behind schedule, while the second 5G network remains stalled as negotiations for the project have not received a positive response from Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and telecommunication companies. “This has caused me to lose some patience,” he said at the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Assembly here today. Anwar also noted that he had conveyed his dissatisfaction over the matter during the National Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution Council (MED4IRN) meeting yesterday. He further described the delays in both projects as negligent and a hindrance to the nation’s efforts in realising the digital transformation agenda. — Bernama News
Daim couldn’t live his final days in peace, laments heartbroken Dr M Posted on 13/11/2024 Daim Zainuddin (left) served as finance minister twice under Dr Mahathir Mohamad. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has expressed deep sadness over the death of his good friend Daim Zainuddin, lamenting that he could not live his final days in peace because of accusations of… Read More
Malaysian banks extend relief schemes for flood-hit customers Posted on 03/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) today said its members have launched several assistance programmes for customers affected by the recent floods across several states. The relief measures include deferment of loan repayments, fee waivers for replacing lost or damaged banking documents, and special… Read More
Netanyahu threatens ‘intensive war’ if Hezbollah breaches fragile truce Posted on 29/11/2024 Under the agreement, Israeli troops will maintain their positions while Lebanese military and security forces begin a 60-day deployment to the south. (AP pic) BEIRUT: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hezbollah Thursday with an “intensive war” if it breaches a fragile Lebanon ceasefire, which on its second day is… Read More