Onn Hafiz promises ‘no Bangsa Johor will be left behind’ in state Budget 2025 Posted on 21/11/2024 JOHOR BARU, Nov 20 — Johor’s Budget 2025, set to be presented tomorrow with the theme ‘Maju Johor, Rakyat Sejahtera’, will focus on six key pillars of the ‘Agenda Maju Johor’, Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said. He said the Budget will address vital aspects such as economic development, education, healthcare, affordable housing and infrastructure, as well as efforts to strengthen religious values and ensure a competitive future for youths. “This presentation is not just a Budget, but a plan and implementation of initiatives aimed at creating a brighter future. “Every initiative is designed to ensure that no Bangsa Johor is left behind,” he said in a Facebook post. The tabling of the Budget can be viewed live on his official Facebook page at 9.30am. — Bernama News
UPNM to introduce periodic physical exams for cadets after bullying incidents, says defence minister Posted on 14/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) will conduct periodical physical examinations for its cadets after another alleged bullying incident recently. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin told the Dewan Rakyat today that the measure is one of eight taken to prevent this issue from recurring…. Read More
Rafizi rules out vehicle ownership, cash transfers for RON95 subsidy Posted on 12/11/2024 Economy minister Rafizi Ramli said data from JPJ showed that about 40% of B60 households do not have registered vehicles. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Economy minister Rafizi Ramli today explained why RON95 subsidies cannot be distributed based on vehicle ownership or through direct cash transfers. Rafizi said data from the… Read More
Trump taps Elise Stefanik to be UN ambassador Posted on 12/11/2024 Elise Stefanik took a Republican leadership position in the House of Representatives in 2021. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has chosen Republican representative Elise Stefanik to serve as US ambassador to the United Nations, the president-elect said in a statement shared with Reuters today. “I am honoured to nominate chairwoman… Read More