‘Continue to provide the best to Bangsa Johor’: MB announces state civil servants to get two-month salary incentive Posted on 22/11/2024 ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 21 — Johor government state and federal civil servants who are paid by the state government will receive a special excellence incentive amounting to two months’ salary. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the incentive is a token of appreciation for the dedication and commitment… Read more
PKR leadership has final say on Hassan, says disciplinary board Posted on 21/11/2024 Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim was referred to PKR’s disciplinary board over his public criticisms of Putrajaya, which purportedly smeared PKR’s image. PETALING JAYA: PKR’s top leadership will make the final decision on Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim’s fate after he was referred to the party’s disciplinary board over his… Read more
Enggan berhenti, polis kejar 4WD dari Muar-KL Posted on 21/11/2024 Ketua Polis Johor M Kumar, berkata kenderaan dinaiki suspek rempuh palang tol di Jasin sebelum merempuh dan melepasi penghadang jalan di Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur. PETALING JAYA: Polis sedang menyiasat motif enam lelaki tempatan menaiki kenderaan pacuan empat roda (4WD) yang dikejar sejauh 180km kerana enggan memberhentikan kenderaan. Ketua… Read more
Why was deputy minister unaware about Taliban-led visit, Wee asks Posted on 21/11/2024 MCA president Wee Ka Siong pointed out that one of DAP’s leaders had previously warned that Malaysia could end up like the Taliban-led Afghanistan if certain parties were to govern the nation. PETALING JAYA: MCA president Wee Ka Siong has questioned why the education ministry kept its deputy minister Wong… Read more
Israeli strikes leave 71 pro-Iran fighters dead in Syria’s Palmyra Posted on 21/11/2024 Palmyra was taken over and pillaged by Islamic State extremists at the height of the Syrian civil war. (AFP pic) BEIRUT: Israeli strikes killed 71 pro-Iran militants in the Syrian city of Palmyra, with more than a third of them identified as fighters from Iraq and Lebanon, a monitor said… Read more
Seludup 20 warga Myanmar, 2 ‘tekong’ Kemboja dicekup Posted on 21/11/2024 Ketua Polis Kubang Pasu Mohd Redzuan Salleh, berkata 20 warga asing itu cuba diseludup masuk menggunakan dua MPV. (Gambar Facebook) ALOR SETAR: Dua lelaki Kemboja ditahan ketika cuba menyeludup 20 warga Myanmar dengan menggunakan dua kenderaan pelbagai guna (MPV) di tepi Jalan Hosba, Changlun dekat Kubang Pasu, semalam. Ketua Polis… Read more
As more couples choose to be ‘childfree’ due to living costs, Family Ministry touts childcare subsidies for civil servants Posted on 21/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The rising trend of married couples choosing not to have children, or opting to be ‘child-free’, is raising concerns as it could impact Malaysia’s population structure and accelerate the ageing process. Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said while… Read more
With weekends back to Saturday and Sunday, Johor says extending Friday rest period to two hours from Jan 1 Posted on 21/11/2024 ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 21 — Johor has extended the Friday rest period for the public and private sectors to two hours from Jan 1 next year, compared to one hour and 30 minutes now. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made to enable Muslim employees… Read more
Amid scrutiny, MOE says presented Malaysia’s inclusive education policies, especially on gender rights, to Afghan delegation Posted on 21/11/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 21 — A recent visit by a delegation from Afghanistan’s Education Ministry to Malaysia’s Ministry of Education (MOE) is part of an effort to support Malaysia’s foreign policy approach towards Afghanistan. In a statement today, MOE said the programme was carried out under the guidance and advice of… Read more
Official: Sabah Health Dept to better address work stress, bullying after doctor’s death in Lahad Datu Posted on 21/11/2024 KOTA KINABALU, Nov 21 — The Sabah Health Department (JKNS) will increase efforts to identify mental health issues among public healthcare workers following the death of a 30-year-old pathologist doctor in Lahad Datu, said Datuk Flovia Ng The assistant minister for community development and people’s well-being said the state department… Read more