KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Approximately 76,664 applications involving RM17.86 billion under the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) were approved from its implementation in 2008 until December 31 last year, the Dewan Negara was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) will introduce a policy to encourage cargo and transport companies to utilise the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) service as an alternative to heavy vehicles on roads.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — RM55 million has been allocated for the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems for agriculture nationwide under the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) this year.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Immigration Department will begin issuing the Strategic Investor Pass (SIP) on April 1, allowing foreign investors to enter Malaysia on a multiple-entry basis to oversee their business activities, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A total of 750 Malaysians involved in job fraud syndicates abroad have been successfully rescued and repatriated back home as of February 25.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysia will not be the world’s “waste basket,” says Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, reaffirming the Federal government’s firm stance against the illegal import of electronic waste or e-waste.   Speaking...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysia and Australia have agreed to the establishment of a Joint Working Group (JWG) as a move to strengthen cooperation in the field of higher education.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Department of Mineral and Geoscience (JMG) recorded 24 sinkhole incidents over the past five years, with Perak reporting the highest number at 11 cases, according to the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The government consistently emphasises the importance of inclusivity by ensuring that the nation’s wealth is fairly distributed across all levels of society, said the Ministry of Economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Minister of Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has strongly warned all parties not to repeat the act of spreading statements in the form of provocation, insults, and ridiculing religion on social media platforms.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The issue of e-waste smuggling, the surge in coconut-based product prices, and the perennial rice planting system are among the key topics on the final day of the Dewan Rakyat sitting for the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament today.

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — Police are conducting investigations to determine the cause of death of a customs officer whose body was found at the Treasury earlier today.

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has praised three Era FM radio hosts who apologised after being seen in a video clip allegedly mocking a Hindu religious ritual.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Economy Ministry emphasised the need to develop and enforce the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill (CCUS Bill) and regulations related to the importation and permanent storage of carbon dioxide in offshore areas by March 31.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — After 33 years, Malaysian parliamentary services will regain their autonomy after the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025 was approved in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The retail prices of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be reduced by five sen each to RM3.38 and RM3.13 per litre, respectively, from tomorrow to March 12.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Malaysia is working to establish cooperation with like-minded countries and stakeholders to address critical needs in Gaza, particularly in medicine, education, and the rehabilitation and reconstruction of basic infrastructure.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (Keadilan) election in May is important as it is the first time the party will choose a new leadership while its president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is serving as prime minister.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Policies on expanding solar farm projects and nuclear infrastructure development are expected to be among the key issues discussed in today’s Dewan Rakyat.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The service tax is only imposed if allied health services are provided outside premises that have been granted tax exemption approval, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).