PM Anwar: Cabinet set for third retreat soon, plans to address current weaknesses Posted on 03/01/2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The third retreat session of the MADANI Government’s Cabinet will be held soon, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that the session would not only focus on the successes achieved so far, but also serve as an opportunity for ministers to address weaknesses within the current administration. “There is a level of seriousness that must be heightened within the Cabinet, and I believe this retreat should extend beyond that, to be followed by the secretaries-general of ministries and directors-general,” he said at the monthly assembly of the Prime Minister’s Department in Putrajaya, today. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Anwar’s first and second retreat sessions with the Cabinet were held in January 2023 and 2024, respectively. — Bernama News
Veterans’ affairs department to file complaint against 2 groups over cyberbullying Posted on 26/12/2024 The veterans’ affairs department will file a complaint with the communications ministry and the Registrar of Societies. PETALING JAYA: The veterans’ affairs department (JHEV) will file a complaint with the communications ministry and the Registrar of Societies over “cyberbullying” by two groups, its director-general Semaon Marjuki said. In a statement,… Read More
Quran teacher arrested after alleged abuse of 12-year-old student in Ampang Posted on 30/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — A foreign Quran teacher was arrested on suspicion of abusing his 12-year-old pupil for refusing to read the Quran in Kampung Melayu Ampang, near here, last Sunday. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said the 37-year-old man was arrested at 5.45 pm on… Read More
Gold heads for biggest gain since 2010 in mixed year for metals Posted on 01/01/2025 Gold’s strong gains this year — which have seen the precious metal set a succession of record highs — may signal a possible shift in the market’s dynamics. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK: Gold is heading for its biggest gain in 14 years, with a 27% advance fuelled by US… Read More