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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.

KOTA BHARU, Feb 19 — Travel agency manager Hafizul Hawari, 38, has changed his plea to guilty in the Sessions Court today to seven charges, including for possession of a firearm.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which reached 5.1 per cent in 2024, has provided direct benefits for the people, including higher wages, quality job opportunities, better social assistance and protection, as well as growth in business and trade, the Dewan Rakyat was told 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.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Feb 19 — Law firms have been identified as entities directly involved in a land misappropriation scandal that caused the Selangor government losses exceeding RM7 million. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari revealed that these firms played a key role in...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The rapid growth of e-commerce has reshaped the landscape of the national courier industry, with parcel volume surging to over 899 million as of the third quarter of 2024, compared to 52 million in 2015.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

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.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 19 — Selangor will capitalise on its flagship trade events, such as the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) and Selangor Aviation Show, to position itself as a key economic hub in Asean, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. Amirudin said...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Feb 19 — Tourism Selangor has signed a collaboration memorandum with four renowned firms to further push the Visit Selangor Year 2025 (VSY25) campaign. The memorandum was signed with Sony Malaysia, Batik Air, GL Play by Gamuda Land, and Alpha IVF & Women’s...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry  (KKDW) is considering the Industrialised Building System (IBS) to build houses under the Prosperous People’s Housing Programme (PPRS), said its Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang.

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, Feb 19 — Asian stocks wavered today after the S&P 500 and European shares ended at record highs, in the face of US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on auto, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 19 — The Kita Selangor Rail project is expected to take 10 years to complete, with a 200km network set to improve connectivity between the state’s northern and southern regions. State executive councillor for investment, trade and mobility Ng Sze Han said...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Malaysia is set to intensify its public engagement and media outreach efforts for its Asean 2025 chairmanship, ensuring that both Malaysians and the international community understand the regional bloc’s role and benefits.