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By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The waste-to-energy (WTE) plant project in Batu Arang, Rawang, will be developed as an Eco Park incorporating various additional components, including an innovation research centre. State executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato' Ng Suee...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The ringgit extended its gains to close stronger against the United States (US) dollar on Monday, supported by easing US-China trade tension and weaker US economic data that initially pressured the dollar.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Federal agencies are advised to strengthen revenue generation efforts to ensure operational continuity based on continuous efforts thereby reducing dependence on government grants.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — A former mixed martial arts (MMA) coach was sentenced to nine years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane by the High Court today for possessing 1,858.3g of cannabis two years ago.

BANGKOK, Feb 24 — Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a comprehensive crackdown on e-cigarettes, warning that any officials found complicit will face serious consequences.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The state government is refining a proposal to digitalise 373 traditional villages, as a step towards a more systematic and integrated management approach. State executive councillor for rural development Datuk Rizam Ismail said the process has already begun...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) received loan repayments amounting to RM3.553 billion in 2023, representing 32.7 per cent of the RM10.853 billion outstanding arrears.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — A total of 17 new schools are expected to operate in seven states this year, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Auditor-General's Report has raised serious concerns over the financial sustainability of the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleaning Corporation (SWCorp) and its ability to sustain operations.

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 24 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and the Finance Ministry (MOF) have agreed to distribute the Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) for flood victims through Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) starting this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Approximately 59.3 per cent of 122,062 Year One pupils mastered the essential 3M skills of reading, writing, and counting through the Literacy and Numeracy intervention programme throughout last year, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Financial Statements of 22 agencies under the Higher Education Ministry are among 133 financial statements of Federal agencies under various ministries that have been given the Auditor-General's Certificate with reprimand.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Nine Employees Provident Fund (EPF) subsidiaries have suffered losses for three consecutive years since 2021, with total losses in 2023 amounting to RM224.21 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025, which seeks to amend the Federal Constitution, and the Parliamentary Service Bill 2025, which aims at improving the country's main democratic institution, were tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — PR1MA Corporation Malaysia recorded RM42.18 million in overstated inventory and understated expenses, while the overstated cost of sales amounted to RM8.11 million in the financial year 2023 (FY2023).

The subsidiaries belong to Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH), the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP), and the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT).

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 24 — The government has taken proactive steps to address the flood problem by allocating RM22 billion to implement the Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects nationwide, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The highly anticipated Selangor Aero Park (SAP), a key initiative to boost the state’s aerospace sector, will be built within the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aeropolis, said state executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — Selangor is prepared to review the provision of athlete allowances to ensure the state does not continue to lose sporting talent. State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said that athlete allowance rates vary by...

SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) has set this year’s zakat fitrah (personal tithe) at RM7, RM15, and RM22, depending on the type of rice consumed.