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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A new and more comprehensive project management mechanism will be introduced to facilitate more strategic and effective planning and implementation of development projects.

PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — The Environment Department (DOE) recorded 536,709.04 tonnes of electrical and electronic waste or e-waste processed by licensed premises from January 2021 to June 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has outlined two key strategies to strengthen disaster management by enhancing the efficiency of governance, planning, and coordination of disaster mitigation efforts and improving the preparedness of security agencies in disaster response.

By Media Selangor Team  SHAH ALAM, July 31 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has welcomed the announcements made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when tabling the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP) today, saying many of these commitments align closely with Selangor’s long-term...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia’s headline inflation eased further to 1.1 per cent in June from 1.2 per cent in May, while core inflation remained unchanged at 1.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A halal commission will be established, a sole entity responsible for halal governance and development, coordinating and facilitating industry needs while promoting investment.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is determined to shift from race-based solutions to needs-based approaches to achieve social justice and equitable opportunities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

SHAH ALAM, July 31 — The Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI Foundation donated RM78,000 to reward 14 high achievers in the fields of sports, education and empowerment.

CANBERRA, July 31 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that he discussed the situation in Gaza with his United Kingdom counterpart Keir Starmer and affirmed his government's strong support for the two-state solution, the Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) reported.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has set a target of delivering one million affordable homes by 2035 under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this will be done through a nationwide housing initiative involving Federal, state,...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is aiming to raise the country’s halal export value to RM80 billion and increase the halal industry’s contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) to 11 per cent under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Amar Shah Mohsen KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is considering making preschool compulsory for children aged five and above to enhance the country’s education system. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Putrajaya is also...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia will expand its “pro-health” tax regime, which currently applies only to sugar, to include tobacco, vape or e-cigarettes, and alcohol products to curb non-communicable diseases and promote healthier living.  Speaking in Parliament during...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31— Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said large corporations, especially those earning billions of ringgit in profits, should provide their workers with living wages. When tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today,...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government will intensify efforts to implement a comprehensive green economy agenda under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and accelerating the nation’s transition to low-carbon development.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The former managing director of an oil and gas company pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to a charge of abusing her position to appoint her husband to the company without approval.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government will continue enhancing the public transport system and road network nationwide under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) via a range of initiatives, including new infrastructure projects, upgrading existing routes, and providing public travel subsidies.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$120.61 billion (nearly RM513 billion) as of June, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.21 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The implementation of fiscal consolidation measures is expected to reduce the fiscal deficit to below three per cent and ensure that the debt level does not exceed 60 per cent of the country’s estimated gross domestic product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has made it mandatory for contract medical officers appointed to permanent positions to select at least one placement option in Sabah or Sarawak through the e-Placement 2.0 system, to address the uneven distribution of healthcare personnel between Peninsular Malaysia and the Borneo states.