KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Urban Renewal Act (PSB) will not marginalise, threaten, or deprive certain groups based on race or income, especially the B40 group, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Malaysia is making efforts to hold a Special Asean-United States (US) Summit either in Malaysia or the US, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) anticipates significant rice and padi industry improvements within the first six months of this year.

MANAMA, Feb 19 — Malaysia and Bahrain are set to explore new areas of cooperation, including in the semiconductor sector, following the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties last year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) today reiterated that airline passengers have the option of a refund of their tickets if their flight is delayed by five hours or more.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman, the senior director of Special Operations at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), has been appointed as its Deputy Chief Commissioner (Prevention), effective February 13.

KUANTAN, Feb 19 — Continuous heavy rain since last night has caused flooding in Karak, Bentong, prompting the opening of a temporary relief centre (PPS) to accommodate affected residents today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil held a meeting with 30 representatives of media organisations today to discuss the welfare of media personnel.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 19 — The Court of Appeal has upheld the validity of two provisions in the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 that abolish a litigant’s right to appeal on dismissal of interlocutory matters from the lower courts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Home Ministry (KDN), via the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), has received 482 reports as of January 17 this year involving 628 Malaysians who fell victim to job scam syndicates.

NILAI, Feb 19 — The Education Ministry (MOE) welcomes the plans by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to build high-rise schools of up to 17 storeys in the city centre, but will carefully evaluate safety aspects and suitability.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is planning to implement a community service order of up to 12 hours for minor littering offences through amendments to the relevant acts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Bahrain today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The employability rate of graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes has now reached an average of 94.5 per cent, highlighting the growing demand for skilled workers, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

BANGI, Feb 19 — The Health Ministry (MOH) today launched the “War on Stigma” initiative to educate the public and shift negative perceptions of mental health toward a more positive outlook.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Madani government's goal of building 500,000 units of affordable homes under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) is almost achieved with 93.9 per cent or 466,421 units either completed, under construction, or in the process of obtaining planning approval as of December 1 last year.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 19 — Complaints about potholes in the Federal Territories must now be resolved within 12 hours, down from the previous 24-hour timeframe, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Amendments to the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012 aim to balance national security needs with individual rights while ensuring its effectiveness in tackling serious, complex, and organised crimes that threaten national security and public order.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Based on the latest analysis using 2022 data, the target achievement rate for the country’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030 is projected at 43 per cent compared to the global average of 17 per cent, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

SUBANG JAYA, Feb 19 — The logistics sector must take advantage of government support, such as the income tax exemption for smart logistics complexes, to further uplift the sector and encourage the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.