Breaking govt projects into smaller scopes creates more opportunities for G1 contractors amid work shortages, says deputy works minister Posted on 12/01/2025 ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 12 — Government agencies are encouraged to divide projects into smaller scopes to help G1 contractors currently facing a shortage of work. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said this measure could address the increasing number of G1 contractors nationwide. “I recommend that government agencies increase… Read more
Amir Hamzah: JS-SEZ to drive Malaysia-Singapore growth, unlock billions in economic potential and create 100,000 skilled jobs in 2025 Posted on 12/01/2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a testament to Malaysia and Singapore’s shared vision of complementing each other’s strengths to drive economic progress, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Amir Hamzah highlighted that the JS-SEZ represents years of collaborative effort between… Read more
National Service Training Programme 3.0 kicks off with three training series at KL and Pekan camps Posted on 12/01/2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0, which began today after it was abolished seven years ago, will be implemented based on voluntary participation in three series at two camps this year. The Ministry of Defence, in a statement today, stated that the PLKN 3.0… Read more
Labuan-KK ferry restart delayed over jetty safety, not unpreparedness, says LDA CEO after earlier facility concerns Posted on 12/01/2025 LABUAN, Jan 12 — The long-anticipated resumption of ferry express services between Labuan and Kota Kinabalu has been delayed due to safety concerns, not due to any shortcomings in preparations. Noor Halim Zaini, the chief executive officer of LDA Holdings, which manages the Labuan International Ferry Terminal said the terminal… Read more
Police deploy team to monitor high tide at Terengganu beaches Posted on 12/01/2025 KUALA NERUS, Jan 12 — A team of 22 police personnel has been deployed to conduct regular monitoring at four popular beaches experiencing powerful waves and strong winds due to a high tide phenomenon. Kuala Terengganu District police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the locations are Pantai Tanjung, Pantai… Read more
11 maut dalam kebakaran hutan di Los Angeles Posted on 12/01/2025 Anggota bomba bertungkus lumus memadam api di Mandeville Canyon, Los Angeles pada Sabtu. (Gambar AP) WASHINGTON: Sekurang-kurangnya 11 maut akibat kebakaran hutan di Los Angeles yang menyebabkan kawasan seluas kira-kira 15,782 hektar dan lebih 12,000 struktur musnah, lapor United Press International. Pasukan bomba berjaya mengawal sebahagian atau kebanyakan daripada empat… Read more
Gadis hilang ditemukan di masjid Posted on 12/01/2025 Timbalan Ketua Polis Sepang, Shan Gopal Krishnan berkata berkata penemuan remaja itu hasil kerjasama orang awam yang berkongsi maklumat selepas kes diuar-uarkan. (Gambar Facebook) PETALING JAYA: Remaja perempuan berusia 14 tahun dilaporkan hilang pada Jumaat ditemui selamat di sebuah masjid di Ampang Jaya, awal pagi tadi. Timbalan Ketua Polis Sepang,… Read more
S. Korea’s Yoon will not attend first impeachment hearing, says lawyer Posted on 12/01/2025 President Yoon Suk-yeol could face prison or even the death penalty if arrested and convicted on charges of ‘insurrection’. (EPA Images pic) SEOUL: South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week because of safety concerns, his lawyer said on Sunday. Yoon… Read more
Pak Lah’s son denies saying ‘our turn’ to steal Posted on 12/01/2025 Kamaluddin Abdullah said Dr Mahathir Mohamad is ‘obviously very upset and very angry with many things and many people’. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Kamaluddin Abdullah, the son of former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has denied telling Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s son that it was their “turn” to steal money, or… Read more
Seoul confirms Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers Posted on 12/01/2025 A photo from Volodymyr Zelensky’s Telegram shows an alleged North Korean soldier detained by Ukrainian forces at an undisclosed location. (AFP pic) SEOUL: South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said Sunday it confirmed Ukraine captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia, after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said… Read more