Skip outdoor play: Nancy advises childcare centres to shield kids from heat
KUCHING, April 5 — Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged all childcare centres to suspend outdoor activities in hot weather to ensure the well-being of children, particularly those under three. She said children at childcare centres should remain in sheltered areas and not be exposed
No more stage bus route cancellations, says Perak rep after commuter complaints
IPOH, April 5 — No more stage bus routes in Perak will be discontinued, including the Kuala Kangsar-Lenggong-Gerik route, following concerns among commuters, Perak Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport Committee chairman Datuk Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said. “We understand the concerns of users, especially students who depend on this bus service
Terengganu work-from-home plan still under evaluation, no decision yet
KUALA NERUS, April 4 — The Terengganu State Government is assessing the need to implement a work from home (WFH) arrangement for its civil servants in light of the global energy crisis arising from conflicts in West Asia. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the proposal is still under evaluation,
Residents fear black panther after sheep carcass found near Gua Musang Hospital quarters
GUA MUSANG, April 4 — About 30 families living in the Gua Musang Hospital quarters are worried about their safety after a carcass of a sheep, belonging to a resident, was found 10 metres from their premises on Thursday. They suspect a black panther was responsible for the attack. One of the residents,
RTS Link on track for Jan 2027 opening; costs stable despite global energy crisis
JOHOR BAHRU, April 3 — The global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has not impacted the progress of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link), Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed today. The minister said that the project remains on schedule, with no requests for
RTS Link fare proposal to be presented by Q3, says Loke
JOHOR BAHRU, April 3 — The proposed fare structure for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is expected to be submitted for the Malaysian and Singaporean governments’ approval by the third quarter (Q3) of this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said that the project’s joint operator, RTS
Customs: Absolute ban on e‑waste imports into Malaysia takes effect today
PUTRAJAYA, April 1 — The importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into Malaysia has officially been gazetted as an absolutely prohibited item under the First Schedule of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order 2023. This follows the Federal Government Gazette of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order (Amendment) (No. 3) 2026 (P.U.(A)
Anwar pays tribute to JPJ on 80th anniversary, urges stronger enforcement and service quality
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid tribute to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) on its 80th anniversary, and called on the agency to further strengthen enforcement and enhance its service quality to maintain public confidence in the agency. In a Facebook post, Anwar said